Arbitral Digest

Matter

G Parties v CNG and SIL

Seat
Hong Kong
  1. 8 February 2023Hong Kong

    8 February 2023Hong Kong

    1st Partial Final Award dated 8 February 2023

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    Award no.
    1st Partial Final Award
    Decision summary
    The tribunal ordered CNG to transfer its 65% shareholding in SIL to the G Parties for the purchase price of US$86.32 million.

    Supporting details

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    4 months and 18 days later · 138 days

  2. 26 June 2023Hong Kong

    26 June 2023Hong Kong

    2nd Partial Final Award dated 26 June 2023

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    Award no.
    2nd Partial Final Award
    Decision summary
    The tribunal found CNG liable to pay damages arising from its failure to implement an extensive exploration plan and other operational breaches relating to the Project.

    Supporting details

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    4 months and 26 days later · 148 days

  3. 21 November 2023Hong Kong

    21 November 2023Hong Kong

    3rd Partial Final Award dated 21 November 2023

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    Award no.
    3rd Partial Final Award
    Decision summary
    The tribunal granted directions for specific performance of the share transfer following CNG's non-compliance with the 1st Partial Final Award.

    Supporting details

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    9 months and 9 days later · 283 days

  4. 30 August 2024Hong Kong

    30 August 2024Hong Kong

    4th Partial Final Award dated 30 August 2024

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    Award no.
    4th Partial Final Award
    Decision summary
    The tribunal found CNG liable for its failure to develop Phase 2 of the Project under the Shareholders Agreement.

    Supporting details

    Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    5 months and 25 days later · 178 days

  5. 24 February 2025Hong Kong

    24 February 2025Hong Kong

    Enforcement order of the High Court of Hong Kong dated 24 February 2025

    High Court of Hong Kong

    Decision summary
    The court granted the G Parties leave to enforce the 1st Partial Final Award as a judgment of the court.

    25 days later · 25 days

  6. 21 March 2025Hong Kong

    21 March 2025Hong Kong

    Enforcement order of the High Court of Hong Kong dated 21 March 2025

    High Court of Hong Kong

    Decision summary
    The court granted the G Parties leave to enforce the 3rd Partial Final Award as a judgment of the court.

    10 months and 21 days later · 327 days

  7. 11 February 2026Hong Kong

    11 February 2026Hong Kong

    Decision of the High Court of Hong Kong in the cases HCCT 66/2023, HCCT 17/2025, and HCCT 123/2025 dated 11 February 2026

    High Court of Hong Kong, Court of First Instance

    Case no.
    HCCT 66/2023; HCCT 17/2025; HCCT 123/2025
    Decision summary
    The court granted injunctions restraining CNG from pursuing the Bribery Arbitration and dismissed CNG's applications to stay execution and enforcement of the Original Arbitration awards. It held that the Set Aside Claim and Rescission/Damages Claims were non-arbitral collateral attacks within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Hong Kong supervisory court and constituted vexatious, oppressive abuse of process. CNG was ordered to pay the disputed application costs on an indemnity basis.

    Supporting details

    41 authorities · 14 participants
    G
    Representative
    Benjamin Yu SC (For: G)
    Representative
    Danny Tang (For: G)
    Representative
    William Wong (For: G)
    Representative
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (For: G)
    G
    Representative
    Benjamin Yu SC (For: G)
    Representative
    Danny Tang (For: G)
    Representative
    William Wong (For: G)
    Representative
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (For: G)
    CNG
    Representative
    William Wong SC (For: CNG · SIL)
    Representative
    Laurence Li SC (For: CNG · SIL)
    Representative
    Sara Tong SC (For: CNG · SIL)
    Representative
    Lai Chun Ho (For: CNG · SIL)
    Representative
    Howse Williams (For: CNG · SIL)
    SIL
    Representative
    William Wong SC (For: CNG · SIL)
    Representative
    Laurence Li SC (For: CNG · SIL)
    Representative
    Sara Tong SC (For: CNG · SIL)
    Representative
    Lai Chun Ho (For: CNG · SIL)
    Representative
    Howse Williams (For: CNG · SIL)
    High Court of Hong Kong, Court of First Instance

    Authorities cited

    41
    • UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
      model-law
    • Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc v Global Gaming Philippines LLC ([2021] 1 SLR 1045)
      case-law
    • Singh v Nazeer ([1979] Ch 474)
      case-law
    • Johnson v Agnew ([1980] AC 367)
      case-law
    • Hong Kong Rules of the High Court (Cap 4A) (Rules of the High Court (Cap 4A))
      statute
    • Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap 609) (Arbitration Ordinance (Cap 609))
      statute
    • AW v PY ([2022] HKCFI 1397)
      case-law
    • Nomihold Securities v Mobile Telesystems Finance ([2012] 1 Lloyd's Rep 442)
      case-law
    • Federal Republic of Nigeria v PIDL ([2023] EWHC 2638 (Comm))
      case-law
    • English Arbitration Act 1996 (Arbitration Act 1996 (England and Wales))
      statute
    • Re Shun Tak Holdings Ltd ([2009] 5 HKLRD 743)
      case-law
    • Finzi v Jamaican Redevelopment Foundation Inc ([2024] 1 WLR 541)
      case-law
    • Takhar v Gracefield Developments Ltd ([2020] AC 450)
      case-law
    • HIH Casualty & General Insurance Ltd v Chase Manhattan Bank ([2003] 1 All ER (Comm) 349)
      case-law
    • Lazarus v Beasley ([1956] 1 QB 702)
      case-law
    • Lu Yongliang v Bank of China Limited, Dongguan Branch ([2020] HKCA 1089)
      case-law
    • Xiamen Xinjingdi Group Ltd v Eton Properties Ltd ([2023] 4 HKC 373)
      case-law
    • SA v KB ([2016] 2 HKLRD 1249)
      case-law
    • Convoy Collateral Ltd v Broad Idea International Ltd ([2023] AC 389)
      case-law
    • Sodzawiczny v Smith ([2024] 1 Lloyd's Rep 466)
      case-law
    • C v D ([2007] 2 Lloyd's Rep 367)
      case-law
    • Noble Assurance Co v Gerling-Konzern General Insurance Co ([2008] Lloyd's Rep IR 1)
      case-law
    • Sheffield United Football Club v West Ham United Football Club plc ([2009] 1 Lloyd's Rep 167)
      case-law
    • A v B (No 2) ([2007] 1 Lloyd's Rep 358)
      case-law
    • Minister of Finance v International Petroleum Investment ([2019] EWCA Civ 2080)
      case-law
    • The Front Comor ([2007] 1 Lloyd's Rep 391)
      case-law
    • Associated Electric and Gas Insurance Services Ltd v European Reinsurance Co of Zurich ([2003] UKPC 11)
      case-law
    • London Steamship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Ltd v Kingdom of Spain (The Prestige) (Nos 3 and 4) ([2022] 1 Lloyd's Rep 539)
      case-law
    • Injazat Technology Capital Ltd v Najafi ([2012] EWHC 4171 (Comm))
      case-law
    • Photo Productions Ltd v Securicor Transport Ltd ([1980] AC 827)
      case-law
    • Austins of East Ham Ltd v Macey ([1941] Ch 338)
      case-law
    • JAG Investments Pty Ltd v Strati ([1981] 2 NSWLR 600)
      case-law
    • Mayer Corp Development International Ltd v Alliance Financial Intelligence Ltd ([2019] HKCA 777)
      case-law
    • Fong Ping Kit v Tsang Hin Wai ([2024] HKCFI 3585)
      case-law
    • Tinklet v Esken Ltd (formerly Stobart Group Ltd) ([2023] Ch 451)
      case-law
    • Gould v Vaggelas ((1985) 157 CLR 215)
      case-law
    • Seele Austria GmbH & Co KG v Tokio Marine Europe Insurance Ltd ([2009] BLR 261)
      case-law
    • Bank Mellat v Her Majesty's Treasury ([2019] EWCA Civ 449)
      case-law
    • Excel Jumbo International Ltd v Cybernaut Greentech Investment Holding (HK) Ltd ([2022] HKCFI 3555)
      case-law
    • Hong Kong High Court Ordinance (Cap 4) (High Court Ordinance (Cap 4))
      statute
    • New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958))
      treaty

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