Section 15: Multi-party litigation and derivative actions [Proposals 23 and 24 -
Recommendations 70 and 71]
The Working Party recommends that a scheme for multi-party litigation should be
adopted in principle. Schemes implemented in comparable jurisdictions should be
studied with a view to recommending a suitable model for Hong Kong.
The proposal in respect of derivative actions has been overtaken by events, a
legislative bill having been introduced whereby members of a corporation are to be
allowed to bring derivative actions on behalf of the company without leave of the
court.