China or Hong Kong? Some Key Considerations in Cross-Border Matrimonial Disputes

September 26, 2018 | BY

Jacelyn Johnson

Clark Wang of Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers, Hong Kong, discusses the key considerations lawyers should take into account when advising clients for divorces with cross-border elements on whether divorce proceedings should be heard in Chinese courts or in Hong Kong courts

 

INTRODUCTION

Since the handover of Hong Kong, there has been a clear trend of closer connections and more interactions between the mainland PRC and Hong Kong. Such a trend encompasses all aspects of social, economic and political life of people from both jurisdictions. Coupled with this is the growing flow of people both ways to study, work, invest, do business and settle, etc.

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