20 Jul 2022
JOHN HOWARD BATCHELOR AND KENNETH FUNG AS JOINT AND SEVERAL LIQUIDATORS OF ALLIED WELI DEVELOPMENT LTD v. LAM & CO (A FIRM) AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2022] HKCFI 2206
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCCW337/2015
The Master had jurisdiction under ss.286B/286C and s.286E (read with s.38(2) HCO) to make directions governing private examinations; the Direction protecting confidentiality of transcripts, examination information and documents was lawful and proportionate to protect the Liquidators’ entitlement to LPP and the statutory confidentiality of private examinations, did not infringe Article 35 because it did not prevent examinees consulting chosen lawyers or require disclosure to those lawyers, and did not create an unresolvable ethical dilemma for legal representatives; appeals dismissed and costs…