Butterworths Hong Kong Contract Law Handbook, 5th Edition

Editors

Astina Au, Cindy Li, Elliot Fung, Adrian Lai, Kevin Lau, Yang-Wahn Hew, Sharon Yuen (Eds.)

ISBN: 9789888932559

Published: July 2026

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: LexisNexis Hong Kong

Description

The Butterworths Hong Kong Contract Law Handbook, 5th Edition is a detailed work of reference containing a general introduction to the law of contract in Hong Kong, with up-to-date annotated commentary on seven core Ordinances and supporting sections from three further Ordinances: the Sale of Goods Ordinance (Cap 26), Factors Ordinance (Cap 48), Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap 71), Misrepresentation Ordinance (Cap 284), Supply of Services (Implied Terms) Ordinance (Cap 457), Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance (Cap 458), Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap 623), Limitation Ordinance (Cap 347) (s 4), Law Amendment and Reform (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap 23) (ss 11, 13-18, 21 and 23), and Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap 553) (ss 17-19).

All relevant cases and legislation are succinctly discussed in this practical guide for legal practitioners and students. The Fifth Edition's enhancements make it a more comprehensive resource for businesspersons, company directors, HR professionals, importer-exporters, and anyone involved in drafting commercial agreements. This work has been adopted as a recommended text at law and business courses across the University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Key Features

• Annotated commentary on seven core Hong Kong contract law Ordinances, plus supporting sections from three further Ordinances
• General introduction to the law of contract in Hong Kong for readers new to the jurisdiction
• Covers sale of goods, exemption clauses, misrepresentation, third-party rights, limitation periods, and e-transactions
• Adopted as a recommended course text at four major Hong Kong universities
• Practical guide for drafting and reviewing commercial agreements under Hong Kong law

Coverage

General principles of Hong Kong contract law; Sale of Goods Ordinance (Cap 26); Factors Ordinance (Cap 48); Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap 71); Misrepresentation Ordinance (Cap 284); Supply of Services (Implied Terms) Ordinance (Cap 457); Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance (Cap 458); Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap 623); Limitation Ordinance (Cap 347) s 4; Law Amendment and Reform (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap 23); Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap 553) ss 17-19.

About the Authors

Angel Wong is a Barrister-at-law at Equity Chambers. Felix Tang is a Barrister-at-law at Courtyard Chambers.

Why buy this book?

A single, current annotated reference across the ten Ordinances that actually govern contract disputes and drafting in Hong Kong, rather than piecing together separate statute books. Recommended course text at four Hong Kong universities, and a practical desk reference for lawyers, company directors, HR teams, and anyone drafting commercial agreements under Hong Kong law.

Keywords

Hong Kong contract law, Sale of Goods Ordinance, misrepresentation, exemption clauses, third-party rights, commercial agreements Hong Kong, annotated legislation, contract drafting

Target Audience

Legal practitioners, law students, company directors, HR professionals, importer-exporters, and academic and law firm libraries with an Asia-Pacific practice

Genre

Contract Law, Commercial Law, International Law

Q&A

Where can I buy the Butterworths Hong Kong Contract Law Handbook, 5th Edition?
You can order this title directly from CLNZ Books at clnzbooks.com, with worldwide shipping via trusted international courier and payment by card or PayPal.

Which Ordinances does this handbook actually cover?
Seven core Ordinances plus supporting sections from three further Ordinances, including the Sale of Goods Ordinance, Misrepresentation Ordinance, Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance, and Electronic Transactions Ordinance — full list in the Coverage section above.

Who is this handbook for?
Legal practitioners and students, company directors, HR professionals, importer-exporters, and anyone drafting or reviewing commercial agreements under Hong Kong law.

Is this used as a university course text?
Yes — it has been adopted as a recommended text at law and business courses at the University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Does it cover e-transactions and digital contracting?
Yes — it includes annotated coverage of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap 553), ss 17-19.

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