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FCMC 10000 / 2017
[2019] HKFC 138
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
MATRIMONIAL CAUSES
NUMBER 10000 OF 2017
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LCC |
Petitioner |
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LTLA |
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Coram : His Honour Judge C K Chan in Chambers (Not Open to Public)
Date of Hearing : 10 May 2019
Date of Decision : 10 May 2019
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DECISION
(Transfer)
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1. For the purpose of today’s hearing, there is an agreement by the parties on a transfer of the ancillary relief application to the Court of First Instance (“CFI”).
2. After hearing parties’ submissions, I agree that it is a proper case for a transfer in view of the following matters. Firstly, the amount of the matrimonial or non-matrimonial assets to be involved in this case, it is estimated to be in the sum of about 600 to 700 million dollars. It is a big money case. Secondly, the Respondent’s interest in about 24 limited companies may be in issue. There are also other complicated issues on special contribution, conduct and possibly add-backs. And finally, some properties in Taiwan gifted by the Petitioner to the sons may be involved as well.
3. I am satisfied it is proper to transfer this case to the Court of First Instance in view of the complexity and money involved.
4. The orders to be made are by consent, orders in terms of the proposed directions handed up this morning except that under paragraph 2 some wordings have to be amended. So paragraph 2 will read as follow: “First direction hearing bundle shall be agreed and lodged with CFI within 14 days from the notification of a new case number from the High Court Registry pursuant to Practice Direction 15.14.”
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District Judge |
Representation:
Ms. Barbara Hung of Messrs Chaine, Chow & Barbara Hung, solicitors for the Petitioner
Mr. Richard Tod, QC and Ms. Rattigan instructed by Messrs. Ip & Heathfield for the Respondent
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