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[𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲📜 | 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Co-authored by our Partner, Simon Wong, our Associate Pui Yee Cheryl Lo, and our Trainee Solicitor, Alison Choy, we are excited to share our latest article discussing a landmark decision by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance in the case of Bank A v Bank B [2024] HKCFI 2529. this article delves into the Honourable Madam Justice Mimmie Chan’s decision to grant an anti-suit injunction, reinforcing the strength of arbitration agreements. 📝 In this case, Bank A, a German bank under liquidation, and Bank B, a Russian bank, were embroiled in a dispute over a Termination and Settlement Agreement (TSA) amidst the backdrop of EU sanctions due to the Russia-Ukraine war. The TSA, which included an arbitration clause for disputes to be resolved by HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong, became the focal point when Bank B initiated proceedings in Russian courts, leading Bank A to seek anti-suit relief in Hong Kong. The Court’s decision underscores Hong Kong’s commitment to uphold arbitration agreements, even in complex cross-border disputes involving sanctions and competing court orders. This case highlights the high threshold for “strong reasons” against granting anti-suit injunctions and reaffirms that arguments about sanctions or foreign law should be addressed in arbitration. Read the full article to delve deeper into the legal principles and implications of this significant ruling. 📖 #ELLALAN #Arbitration #AntiSuitInjunction #Injunction #Breach #DisputeResolution #CaseLaw #Law #Insights

[🌟 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝘂’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗥𝗖 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁🎊] Our Managing Partner, Alan Chiu, recently had the privilege of attending the prestigious 京師法學名家講壇 forum in Beijing. He was joined by Professor Liu Yi, the Executive Vice President of the Beijing Entertainment Law Society (北京市文化娛樂法學會) (“BELS”), in a session expertly moderated by Dean Liang Yingxiu, the Vice President of BELS. 💬 During the forum, Alan delivered an insightful presentation on “香港娛樂法及相關法律實踐” where he introduced the fundamentals of Entertainment Law and explored its intersections with various legal areas such as IP, Contract, Privacy Law, and Defamation. His discussions, enriched with real-world case law examples, provided a wealth of information and inspiration. 💡 Alan has also been appointed as the Consultant for the “Hong Kong Entertainment Law Course” at the Law School, Beijing Normal University (北京師範大學法學院《香港娯樂法》課程咨詢顧問). This appointment is a testament to his expertise and dedication in the field. 🎊 Congratulations to Alan on this well-deserved recognition and for continuing to make significant strides in the realm of Entertainment Law! 🎉 #ELLALAN #BNU #EntertainmentLaw #IntellectualProperty #IP #Contract #PrivacyLaw #Defamation #LegalExpertise #IndustryInsights #Inspiration #Forum #Congratulations #Appointment

[⚽ 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯’𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 ⚽] At ELLALAN, we believe in the transformative power of sports to bring communities together and inspire excellence. We are therefore very excited for Kowloon City Football Club’s sporting project and their first season at the Hong Kong Premier League. Always looking for ways to support the local sporting community, our Partner, James Choi leads the team to provide our full legal support for the Kowloon City Football Club! ⚽ Wish Kowloon City FC great success and many goals for this season in the Hong Kong Premier League! 🏆 You may follow their season through: Instagram: https://lnkd.in/g4kMQbvn Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gyvjDcUB Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gDn9beRW #ELLALAN #KowloonCityFootballClub #KCFC #Sports #SportsLaw #Excellance #Community

[💡𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿💡] Our Managing Partner, Alan Chiu, recently shared his insights on “AI in the Workplace: Navigating Potential Risks and Challenges” at Total Loyalty Company. 🚀 Alan discussed how companies can inadvertently face legal risks when using AI technology, stressing the importance of understanding key intellectual property considerations for both employers and employees before implementing AI. He highlighted critical areas essential for shaping effective AI adoption strategies, aiding companies in avoiding severe legal repercussions. By sharing real-world examples of AI applications and related legal risks, Alan also outlined best practices for protecting intellectual property rights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets to prevent legal complications. We are thrilled by the positive feedback from the audience, who found the session incredibly informative and valuable. 🎓 Let’s continue exploring the dynamic AI landscape together, fostering discussions and collaborations that drive responsible innovation. 🌐 #ELLALAN #TotalLoyaltyCompany #AI #LegalTech #Innovation #EthicalAI #Insights

[𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝘂’𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🚀] Aside from his busy practice, our Managing Partner Alan Chiu has all along been devoting his time to various charitable and volunteers groups on pro bono/ community service work. Congratulations to Alan’s recent appointment as the President of the Rotary Club of Harmony and Prosperity Hong Kong (“Rotary Club”)! 🎉 This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Rotary Club’s signature Millennium Entrepreneurship Programme (“MEP”), and as the new President, Alan will be introducing a revolutionary Intellectual Property (“IP”) Bank concept to the MEP project. The IP Bank will leverage IP to safeguard the business proposals of participating teams, predominantly focusing on innovative startups, products and services aimed at resolving social problems. These proposals will be showcased to potential venture capitalists, with any proceeds from the acquisition or licensing of these IPs being channeled back to the respective schools of the participating teams or any charities designed by the schools. This serves as an incentive for fostering further innovation and an education of the fundamental IP concepts to our next generation. At ELLALAN, we strongly believe in the power of IP and its transformative impact. It is therefore delightful to see partners driving and advocating IP initiatives across all levels. Congratulations again to Alan Chiu on this milestone and in supporting this innovative venture that combines entrepreneurship, IP, and philanthropy for a brighter future! 🚀💡 Please follow the Facebook of the Rotary Club of Harmony and Prosperity Hong Kong (https://lnkd.in/giKmTdaY). We should join our efforts TOGETHER FOR GOOD! #ELLALAN #RotaryClub #MEP #IntellectualProperty #IP #Education #IPforGood #Entrepreneurship #NextGeneration #Appointment #Future

[🌟 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆! 🌟] We are thrilled to announce our firm successfully defended two clients in opposition cases before the Hong Kong Trade Marks Registry, achieved back-to-back in just two weeks! 🎉 These cases highlight our team's exceptional expertise in navigating complex trade mark matters and showcases our commitment to protecting our clients' interests. Oppositions do not proceed to hearing and substantive decision stages in most cases, making these wins even more noteworthy. Congratulations to Partners Rosita Li and Valerie Suen who handled these cases, supported by Senior Associate Janice Yip and Associate Tiffany Lam. We are proud of our dedicated team and their hard work in achieving these results. Together, we continue to set the standard for excellence in intellectual property law. Stay tuned for more updates as we strive to deliver outstanding results for our clients! #ELLALAN #IntellectualProperty #TradeMarkLaw #LegalExcellence #ClientSuccess #LawFirmWins

[🎊 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗞 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗕𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴! 🎊] Our Partner, James Choi, and our Senior Associate, Janice Yip, have recently secured their GBA Lawyer’s practicing licenses with ELLALAN (Guangdong) Law Office enabling to also advise on PRC legal issues with the office! 🌟 The Greater Bay Area offers a multitude of opportunities and challenges, especially in the area of Intellectual Property, and we are enthusiastic about delving deeper into its vast possibilities. 🤝🏼 Let’s come together to celebrate James, Janice, and the entire ELLALAN team as we embrace growth, innovation, and the delivery of exceptional legal services within the ever-expanding GBA landscape. 🚀 #ELLALAN #GreaterBayArea #GBA #Celebration #Qualifications #Achievement #Excellance #Vibrant #Legal 

[🎉𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀' 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 🌟] Our Partner, Charles To, recently attended the The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s “The Fifth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships cum The Second Inauguration of Endowed Young Scholars” as the chair of the Thetos Foundation, which was inaugurated as the Successive Endowed Young Scholars. 🌟 Rooted in Christian faith, the Thetos Foundation is deeply committed to giving back to society by endorsing and empowering non-governmental organizations. The Thetos Foundation supports a diverse range of NGOs actively engaged in community service by providing grants and financial backing to amplify their impact and expand meaningful initiatives. 💪🏼 Charles is incredibly proud of the Thetos Foundation’s deeds, and looks forward to continuing to contribute to society and make positive change. 💫 ELLALAN continues to give its full support towards meaningful initiatives like this. 🔗For more details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g2bHjXXb #ELLALAN #Thetos #PolyU #Scholars #Philanthropy #Community #Support #NGO #Change

[🌟𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗕𝗔 𝗦𝗠𝗘'𝘀 𝗜𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁💬] Our Senior Consultant, Professor Kenny Wong, recently spoke at the 2024 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and SME Development in Zhongshan. The seminar was a key co-operation item under the framework of the Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, and was jointly organised by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD), the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation (Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration), the Zhongshan Municipal People's Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The event united over 200 industry leaders, focusing on “Innovative Development Strategies” for IP management and commercialization in the Greater Bay Area, driving awareness and fostering effective IP strategies. 🚀 At the seminar, Professor Kenny Wong shared invaluable insights on “Collaborative innovative thinking and relevant considerations”, shedding light on the power of collaboration in driving success and innovation. Thanks again to the organizers' invite, and stay tuned for more updates on how our firm continues to champion IP protection and innovative strategies for SMEs in the dynamic landscape of the Greater Bay Area! 💫 🔗Please find the press release of this event at https://lnkd.in/gYRUz-sP #ELLALAN #HKIPD #IP #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #Collaboration #SMEs #GreaterBayArea #GBA #Guangdong #HongKong #Seminar #BusinessDevelopment #Insights

[🛡️ 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🛡️] Is your legal team navigating cybersecurity risks effectively? 🌐 In ELLALAN’s upcoming external seminar, our Managing Partner, Alan Chiu, Partner, Rosita Li and Charles To, will be sharing their expertise and insights on the best practices for corporates to handle cybersecurity incidents. Join us for this crucial discussion and fortify your company’s defences against cyber threats! 💬 Topic: Shielding Your Company: Navigating Cybersecurity Risks and Governance Date: Tuesday, 29 October 2024 Rundown: • 4:30pm: Registration • 5pm – 6pm: Talk • 6pm – 7pm: Drinks Reception Venue: ELLALAN’s HK Office @ 27/F, The Hennessy, 256 Hennesy Road, Wanchai Deadline for Registration: Please sign up by 5pm on Friday 25 October 2024 by email at RSVP@ellalan.com. CPD Points: To be applied for #ELLALAN #Cybersecurity #Risks #RiskManagement #Governance #Talk #Insights #Sharing