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unjust enrichment claims, and the attribution of a director\u2019s knowledge to the company (led by William Wong SC)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Re Estate of Nina Kung (Security for Costs)\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>[2023] 2 HKLRD 1221 (CA)<strong><em>\u00a0\u2013<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0represented Chinachem Charitable Foundation Ltd in opposing an application for security for costs<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Black Marble Securities Ltd v Lee Yan Chi<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0[2023] HKCFI 1084 \u2013 successfully obtained judgment for the Plaintiff after a trial involving questions of whether an indemnity provision in the broker agreement was void or unenforceable<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Chan Shu Chun &amp; Anor v Dr Kung Yan Sum &amp; Ors<\/em><\/strong> [2023] HKCFI 840 \u2013 successfully defended Chinachem Charitable Foundation Ltd against claims of conspiracy to injure by unlawful means<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Shanghai Gopher Asset Management Co Ltd v China Base Group Ltd<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0[2022] HKCA 1724, [2021] HKCFI 3216,\u00a0[2022] HKCFI 114 \u2013 resisting an application to stay on grounds of exclusive jurisdiction clause and\u00a0<em>forum non-conveniens<\/em>\u00a0(led by William Wong SC)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Castle Global Ltd v Ip Tai Hoi Paul<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0[2021] HKCA 1540 \u2013 appeal on the principles of repudiation and escape clauses under a provisional sale and purchase agreement of shares in a property holding company (led by Paul Lam SC)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Re: Mark Gain Investment Ltd<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0[2021] 4 HKC 406 (CFI) \u2013 successfully obtained an order to convene a general meeting under section 570 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap 622)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Multi-national corporation<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(2021) \u2013 international arbitration under the HKIAC Rules on breaches of a joint venture agreement, breach of directors\u2019 duties, and unfair prejudice claims<\/li>\r\n 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Yiu\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u4f55\u541b\u582f<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0[2020] HKCFI 3065 \u2013 represented the defendant in an appeal against costs order (with Jimmy Ma)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Zenjoy Ltd v Contex Group Co Ltd<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0[2019] HKCFI 2049, [2019] HKCFI 2558 \u2013 discovery order under Order 24, rule 7A of the Rules of the High Court (Cap 4A)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Yan How Yee v Yu Kin Sang Paul<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0[2019] 3 HKC 170 (CFI) \u2013 trial on breach of a settlement agreement<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Geok Eng Co Ltd v Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow Manufactory Ltd<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0[2018] HKCFI 258 \u2013 appeal against the Registrar of Trade Marks<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Kan Kai Ming v Kan Kai Chiu<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(12\/06\/2017, HCA 576\/2014) \u2013 trial on the existence of a trust (with Lawrence Hui)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"one_first first_column\" data-folder=\"column\" data-type=\"\">\r\n<div 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liability for maintenance and champerty under an agreement (led by Graham Harris SC)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Listed Company<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 advised on the potential criminal liability for insider dealing on a transaction (led by Graham Harris SC)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Listed Company\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 advised on the potential criminal liability for insider dealing and conspiracy to defraud on a transaction (led by Graham Harris SC)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><em>Insurance Company<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 advised on the anti-money laundering protocol and the potential liabilities (led by Graham Harris SC)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Keith is also regularly instructed to prosecute and defend in a wide range of criminal cases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"one_first first_column\" data-folder=\"column\" data-type=\"\">\r\n<div data-folder=\"text\" data-type=\"\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>PUBLIC 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