Major Cross-Border Victory
Turner Hopkins Secures Major Victory for Hong Kong Client in Cross-Border Commercial Dispute
Turner Hopkins has successfully represented a Hong Kong-based Chinese e-commerce company in a high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional legal dispute, culminating in a significant win at the New Zealand Court of Appeal. This complex matter, initiated in 2020, spanned international arbitration, multiple High Court proceedings, and a final appellate decision—affirming the full extent of the client's claims.
The total award exceeded NZD $4 million, comprising USD $2,028,097.29, RMB ¥226,978.87, and NZD $670,986.56 in legal costs, plus interest.
Led by Catherine Pendleton (Principal – Litigation) and Joy Yuan (Principal – Property and Commercial), the cross-cultural litigation team collaborated seamlessly across departments, drawing on the expertise of barrister Dr Anna Kirk, a recognised authority in international arbitration, who acted as senior counsel.
Key milestones included:
· A comprehensive international arbitration process resulting in a 924-paragraph decision fully in favour of Turner Hopkins' client;
· Three subsequent proceedings before the High Court;
· A decisive 2025 ruling from the New Zealand Court of Appeal affirming the Arbitrator’s award in full,
Full decision: Antipodes New Zealand Ltd v Accel (HK) Company Ltd [2025] NZCA 18 [20 February 2025].
This case highlights Turner Hopkins’ depth of experience in managing complex, cross-border commercial litigation—particularly involving parties from Asia—and showcases the firm’s strength in both legal strategy and cultural fluency.
Our multi-disciplinary teams frequently assist international and local clients with matters involving:
· Property
· Commercial and corporate law
· Trusts and estates
· Family law
· Employment law
· Debt recovery
· Litigation, mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution
· Immigration
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