The “Hui Rong” and “Peng Yan” – High Court of Hong Kong SAR (Court of First Instance) (Reyes J) – 25 August 2008

Conflict of laws – Forum non conveniens – Vessels colliding in PRC waters resulting in loss of cargo – Plaintiff cargo owners bringing in rem proceedings in Hong Kong – Shipowners applying in PRC to set up limitation fund – Shipowners applying to stay Hong Kong proceedings on ground of forum non conveniens – Whether stay should be granted

(2008) 756 LMLN 1(2)