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ARTICLE · 23 JULY 2026

Hong Kong Litigation Forecast: What To Expect In 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Hong Kong's commercial litigation landscape in 2026 is poised for significant developments across fraud-related claims, cryptocurrency disputes, and insolvency matters. The courts are expected to enhance cross-border judicial collaboration while accelerating digital transformation initiatives to streamline dispute resolution processes.

Hong KongLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Jojo Fan
Jojo Fan
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Paul Quinn
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Rachael Shek
Truman Mak
Truman Mak
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Sara Troughton
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As we move into 2026, Hong Kong's commercial litigation landscape is set for another dynamic year. We expect to see an uptick in disputes across fraud-related claims, cryptocurrency and insolvency, alongside greater judicial collaboration and continued digital transformation of the court process.

We have identified five key trends that could impact your risk profile and litigation strategy in the year ahead: 

1. Fraud claims and asset recovery on the rise

We are seeing a surge in high-value claims arising from fraud allegations, particularly following complex commercial transactions that have collapsed. These include disputes involving false misrepresentations, as well as actions against IPO sponsors and other professional advisers for alleged due diligence failures. For businesses, this means asset preservation and recovery measures, such as freezing orders and disclosure orders, are likely to become more common. Hong Kong Courts are expected to continue granting these remedies

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