Letter of Intent governed by the law of Hong Kong
DealDocs sets the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the governing law when you choose Hong Kong. The forum clause reads: “The Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in respect of any dispute arising out of or in connection with this document.”
Governing law
the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Legal system
Common law, a common law system, where statutes sit alongside a substantial body of judicial precedent that shapes how contract terms are actually read.
Conventional arbitration seat
Hong Kong
Naming a party formed here
DealDocs' guided interview references the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region when you enter a party formed in Hong Kong.
What's different about a Letter of Intent in Hong Kong
The same subject-to-contract respect applies to an LOI, and Hong Kong commercial contracts routinely and expressly exclude the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance so that only the signing parties, not any third party the deal might mention, can enforce it.
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The guided interview asks for the governing law up front, so the right jurisdiction-specific clauses are included automatically. Preview the full plain English guide and completeness check for free before you unlock the document.
Frequently asked questions
Should a Hong Kong LOI exclude third-party rights?
Commercial practice is to expressly exclude the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance, so only the signing parties can enforce the document.
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