Hong Kong Court of Appeal Confirms That Foreign States Do Not Benefit From Absolute Immunity
Mondaq Business Briefing › Hong Kong Law Articles in English (2010)
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Hong Kong Court of Appeal Confirms That Foreign States Do Not Benefit From Absolute Immunity
On February 10, 2010, the Court of Appeal for the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong ("HKSAR") delivered a landmark decision that will be welcomed by the international business community. The majority decision rejected the argument that a foreign state had absolute immunity against the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in favour of an investor. This confirms the distinct character of the...
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