Matter

Giorgio Armani SPA and Others v Elan Clothes Co Ltd (HCCT 71/2018)

Seat: Hong Kong
Applicable rules: UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Substantive governing law: Hong Kong law

25 October 2018Hong Kong
25 October 2018Hong Kong
Order of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region dated 25 October 2018
High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Decision summary
The Court granted an interim injunction restraining Elan from taking any further step in the Shandong Proceedings.
Mentioned in judgment
8 days later · 8 days
2 November 2018Hong Kong
2 November 2018Hong Kong
Order of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region dated 2 November 2018
High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Decision summary
The Court continued the interim injunction restraining Elan from taking any further step in the Shandong Proceedings.
Mentioned in judgment
3 months and 25 days later · 117 days
27 February 2019Hong Kong
27 February 2019Hong Kong
Judgment of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region dated 27 February 2019
High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Decision summary
The Court continued the interim injunction until final determination of the proceedings, ordered Elan to procure release of the bank guarantee, and allowed the joinder of Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd, Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd and Giorgio Armani as plaintiffs.
Mentioned in judgment
4 months and 13 days later · 133 days
10 July 2019China
10 July 2019China
Judgment of the Shandong Court dated 10 July 2019
Shandong Court
Decision summary
The Shandong Court allowed the jurisdictional challenges submitted by Giorgio Armani SPA, Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd, Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd and Giorgio Armani, and dismissed Elan's claims against them.
Mentioned in judgment
5 months later · 153 days
10 December 2019Hong Kong
10 December 2019Hong Kong
Judgment of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Court of First Instance in the case HCCT 71/2018 dated 10 December 2019
High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Court of First Instance
Case no.
HCCT 71/2018
Citation
[2019] HKCFI 2983
Decision summary
The Court held that the Master Agreement and its arbitration clause extended to Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd, Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd and Giorgio Armani. Elan breached the arbitration agreement by bringing and pursuing the Shandong Proceedings. The Court granted the declaration, permanent anti-suit injunction and interim measures sought by the plaintiffs, and ordered Elan to pay the action costs on an indemnity basis.
Supporting details
13 authorities · 12 participants
Giorgio Armani SPA
Representative
Barrie Barlow (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Representative
Eva Leung (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Representative
de Bedin & Lee LLP (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd
Representative
Barrie Barlow (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Representative
Eva Leung (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Representative
de Bedin & Lee LLP (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd
Representative
Barrie Barlow (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Representative
Eva Leung (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Representative
de Bedin & Lee LLP (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Giorgio Armani
Representative
Barrie Barlow (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Representative
Eva Leung (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Representative
de Bedin & Lee LLP (For: Giorgio Armani SPA · Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd · Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd · Giorgio Armani)
Elan Clothes Co Ltd
Representative
Jin Pao (For: Elan Clothes Co Ltd)
Representative
Victor Lui (For: Elan Clothes Co Ltd)
Representative
Reed Smith Richards Butler (For: Elan Clothes Co Ltd)
High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Court of First Instance
Judge
Mimmie Chan
Authorities cited
13
- Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance
  statute
- Hong Kong High Court Ordinance Cap 4
  statute
- PRC Tort Liability Law
  statute
- Fiona Trust & Holding Corp v Privalov ([2007] 4 All ER 951)
  case law
- Getwick Engineers Ltd v Pilecon Engineering Ltd (HCA 558/2002)
  case law
- The Angelic Grace ([1995] 1 Lloyd's Rep 87)
  case law
- Donahue v Armco ([2002] 1 Lloyd's Rep 425)
  case law
- AES Ust-Kamenogorsk Hydropower Plant LLP v Ust-Kamenogorsk Hydropower Plant JSC ([2013] 1 WLR 1889)
  case law
- GM1 & GM2 v KC ([2019] HKCFI 2793)
  case law
- Tamil Nadu Electricity Board v ST-CMS Electric Company Private Ltd ([2007] EWHC 1713 (Comm))
  case law
- OT Africa Line Ltd v Magic Sportswear Corporation & Ors ([2005] EWCA Civ 710)
  case law
- BNP Paribas SA v Open Joint Stock Company Russian Machines & Anor ([2011] EWHC 308 (Comm))
  case law
- Senior Courts Act 1981
  statute
Direct judgment

Giorgio Armani SPA

Giorgio Armani (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd

Giorgio Armani Hong Kong Ltd

Giorgio Armani

Elan Clothes Co Ltd

High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Court of First Instance