22 February, 2018
1. What is the structure of the court system in respect of civil proceedings?
2. What is the role of the judge in civil proceedings?
3. Are court hearings open to the public? Are court documents accessible by the public?
4. Do all lawyers have the right to appear in court and conduct proceedings on behalf of their client? If not, how is the legal profession structured?
5. What are the limitation periods for commencing civil claims?
6. Are there any pre-action procedures with which the parties must comply before commencing proceedings?
7. What is the typical civil procedure and timetable for the steps necessary to bring the matter to trial?
8. Are parties required to disclose relevant documents to other parties and the court?
9. Are there rules regarding privileged documents or any other rules which allow parties to not disclose certain documents?
10. Do parties exchange written evidence prior to trial or is evidence given orally? Do opponents have the right to cross- examine a witness?
11. What are the rules that govern the appointment of experts? Is there a code of conduct for experts?
12. What interim remedies are available before trial?
13. What does an applicant need to establish in order to succeed in such interim applications?
14. What remedies are available at trial?
15. What are the principal methods of enforcement of judgment?
16. Are successful parties generally awarded their costs? How are costs calculated?
17. What are the avenues of appeal for a final judgment? On what grounds can a party appeal?
18. Are contingency or conditional fee arrangements permitted between lawyers and clients?
19. Is third-party funding permitted? Are funders allowed to share in the proceeds awarded?
20. May parties obtain insurance to cover their legal costs?
21. May litigants bring class actions? If so, what rules apply to class actions?
22. What are the procedures for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments?
23. What are the main forms of alternative dispute resolution?
24. Which are the main alternative dispute resolution organizations in your jurisdiction?
25. Are litigants required to attempt alternative dispute resolution in the course of litigation?
26. Are there any proposals for reform to the laws and regulations governing dispute resolution currently being considered?
27. Are there any features regarding dispute resolution in your jurisdiction or in Asia that you wish to highlight?
