12 Dec 2025
AIM GLOBAL HOLDINGS LTD AND OTHERS v. CHIEN KUN ALLEN AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2025] HKCFI 6119
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA2217/2014
Although the basis of assessment was varied to an indemnity basis, the court held that claimed amounts must be reasonable. The court exercised its discretion to summarily assess and reduce the claimed items: allowed HK$70,000 for Part C, HK$60,000 for Part D, HK$100,000 for E3‑E5 (counsel drafting) totaling HK$265,000 for SC#1, allowed HK$20,000 for SC#2, and summarily assessed total costs at HK$285,000 in favor of Mr Chien on an indemnity basis.