When a dispute over rights and obligations between two parties
arises, the parties may commence a civil litigation. At the
end of litigation, the Court will determine whether and to what
extent a party’s rights have been infringed, and the
appropriate remedy or compensation that party is entitled
to.
Commencing civil litigation may not be as straightforward as one
would think though, and the road from commencement to judgment can
be long and complicated. In this Q&A, partner Evelyn
Chan and Trainee Solicitor Adriel Wong
provide a general overview of Hong Kong’s civil litigation
process so prospective litigants can be more informed before
commencing proceedings.
Q1.
Which are the various courts in Hong Kong that preside over
civil disputes?
