This article provides an examination of a 2020 Hong Kong Court of First Instance (HKCFI) case in which the Judge embraced the use of technology in order promote cost-effectiveness in civil litigation; subsequently, there was the recent permission of substituted service of certain Court documents by way of Quick Response or QR code.
Moreover, the Judge stated that the use of modern technology also promotes a sense of reasonable proportion and procedural economy and ensures fairness between the parties.
Author: ONC Lawyers
Members-only access
To access the full resource, you must be a member. Already a member? Login to unlock.
Login
Not an ACC member?
Gain access to a comprehensive collection of global resources for in-house counsel
Sign up for a 30-day trial
Region:
Hong Kong
The information in any resource collected in this virtual library should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on specific facts and should not be considered representative of the views of its authors, its sponsors, and/or ACC. These resources are not intended as a definitive statement on the subject addressed. Rather, they are intended to serve as a tool providing practical advice and references for the busy in-house practitioner and other readers.