Cross border, crypto and insolvency to dominate Hong Kong courts in 2026

2026 will see an increase in Hong Kong disputes over fraud claims, cryptocurrency and insolvency, greater judicial collaboration with mainland China, and further digital transformation of local court processes, according to the firm's Hong Kong litigation team.

"Hong Kong commercial litigation continues to deliver landmark decisions with global impact," said the firm's Head of China and local litigator Jojo Fan.

Filed under:
Hong Kong, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, IT & Data Protection, Litigation, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, Blockchain, Due diligence, Initial public offerings, Digital transformation, Cryptocurrency, Insolvency
Authors:
Jojo Fan , Paul Quinn , Rachael Shek , Truman Mak
Location:
Hong Kong
Firm:
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Using Decision Analysis for distressed debt valuations

This is the latest in our series of discussions about how clients have used HSF Kramer's Decision Analysis models as part of their strategy for disputes management.

This week, financial disputes specialist Donny Surtani describes its use in a sell-or-hold decision relating to a distressed debt holding:

Filed under:
United Kingdom, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Authors:
Donny Surtani , Alexander Oddy
Location:
United Kingdom
Firm:
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP