Principles and Practice of Civil Procedure in Hong Kong

The second edition of the leading work Principles and Practices of Civil Procedure in Hong Kong provides a comprehensive explanation of the nature and operation of Hong Kong's procedural rules. Over 2,000 new cases have been considered in publishing the second edition.

Civil Justice Reform become effective in early 2009. Practitioners need to prepare in advance for a very different litigation landscape, in particular how to best utilize the changes for the benefit of clients. Anticipating this need, the second edition of Principles and Practice of Civil Procedure in Hong Kong contains initial and extensive consideration of the changes. Discussion of more fundamental changes, for example, pre-action disclosure and the new payment into court regime has been placed in text boxes for ease of use.

Principles and Practices of Civil Procedure in Hong Kong also includes a CJR supplement that will publish in 2009 and will focus on the analysis and impact of fundamental changes in Civil Practice post effective date of April 2, 2009.