EXCLUSIVE NETWORKS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH v. WAKOON TRADING (H.K.) LTD AND ANOTHER

CACV 424/2022, [2024] HKCA 34

An appeal from [2022] HKCFI 2966

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF APPEAL

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 424 OF 2022

(ON APPEAL FROM HCA NO. 954 OF 2019)

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SUMMARY ASSESSMENT OF THE PLAINTIFF’S COSTS

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Hon Cheung JA (giving the Decision of the Court) :

1.  The plaintiff claimed costs of $143,166 which includes counsel’s fee of $35,000 (for drafting affidavit in opposition and written submissions) in respect of its application for security for costs of the appeal. We assess the party and party costs at $83,000 which includes $35,000 for counsel’s fee.

2.  The plaintiff also claimed costs of $64,994 which includes counsel’s fee of $30,000 (for drafting summons and supporting affirmation) in respect of its application for variation of the costs order for security. We assess the party and party costs at $30,000 which includes $20,000 for counsel’s fee.