Industry Insights
Deepfake technology: What lawyers need to recognise
Deepfakes can imitate real people through synthetic video, images, and audio. The tools range from face-swapping applications to voice-cloning and real-time voice-modulation platforms. Understanding how they operate can help lawyers identify when closer examination may be needed. Produced in partnership with Albert Wan of Denis Chang’s Chambers, the complimentary Practice Note What lawyers need to know about Deepfake...
LexisNexis Asia AI Hackathon 2026
[Registration closes on 30 July 2026] Explore with Purpose. Innovate with Trust. Lead the Change. AI adoption in the legal industry is entering a new phase. The conversation has moved beyond what AI can do, to how legal professionals can use AI responsibly, confidently and effectively in real legal work. The LexisNexis Asia AI Hackathon 2026 invites legal professionals across Asia to explore the practical power...
Reviewing a Cloud Computing Agreement: What Hong Kong lawyers should check before signing
Cloud computing moves software or infrastructure away from the customer's own premises to a shared environment controlled by a third party, accessed over the internet or a private network. Instead of capital spend or a licence fee, the customer typically pays on subscription. The three main types, software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), are usually layered: a...
LexisNexis®︎ Awards 2026: Celebrating Asia's Next Generation of Legal Leaders and Innovators
The legal profession continues to evolve through innovation, technology and changing client expectations. Across Asia, legal professionals are not only excelling in their careers but also redefining how legal services are delivered through leadership, transformation and responsible innovation. This year, LexisNexis® is proud to open nominations for both the 40 UNDER 40 Awards 2026 and the ELITE Awards 2026 , recognising...
AI procurement in Hong Kong: contract questions before you sign
By the time an AI tool reaches legal review, the commercial story may already be half-written. The supplier has been shortlisted. The demo went well. The business likes the price. Procurement wants to keep things moving. Then legal gets the agreement and sees the familiar shape of a software licence. But AI procurement brings questions that can sit quietly inside ordinary-looking contract terms. How does the system...
What We Learned from Evaluating MCP-Based Workflows for Authoritative Legal AI
By Greg Dickason, Chief Technology Officer, LexisNexis Legal & Professional At LexisNexis, we believe legal AI must do more than generate plausible answers. It must produce work lawyers can verify, defend, and trust. That principle – AI held to the standard of law – guides every technology decision we make, including which external integrations help us better meet our customers’ need for legal authority, and which require...
Navigating the scope and targets of Cap 653
Hong Kong’s Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap 653) introduces a targeted cybersecurity framework for critical infrastructure computer systems. For lawyers advising organisations in affected sectors, the practical starting point is often one of scope: which infrastructure, operator or system is likely to attract attention under the Ordinance? That question is not always straightforward...
Ethical AI implementation in Hong Kong: governance, lifecycle, and impact assessment
AI is moving quickly into everyday business operations, but the questions it raises are rarely straightforward. As AI projects become more common, Hong Kong lawyers may find themselves looking beyond the technology itself to issues of governance, data use, accountability, human oversight, and risk assessment before deployment. The complimentary Practice Note, A comprehensive guide to ethical AI implementation: Aligning...
Arbitrating Cryptocurrency Disputes in Hong Kong
Cryptocurrency disputes can move quickly across platforms, wallets and jurisdictions. When a dispute arises, the key questions are not only what happened, but where the dispute should be heard, which law applies, how assets can be preserved, and whether any resulting award can be enforced effectively. This complimentary Lexis+ Hong Kong Practical Guidance Practice Note, Arbitrating Cryptocurrency Disputes in Hong Kong...
How to Review an NDA for Commercial Transactions
In commercial transactions, confidential information can be a value driver or a hidden risk. Because confidential information is intangible, issues may only become clear when practitioners review the agreement’s definitions, disclosure provisions, data handling requirements, and practical safeguards. This Practice Note, produced in partnership with Benjamin Choi of Jingtian & Gongcheng, explains the essentials of reviewing...
China's Revised Punitive-Damages Interpretation for IP Disputes — Fa Shi [2026] No. 7, in force 1 May 2026
Written by Menghang Jiao , Counsel , Gen Law Firm Part I — The Revision On 7 April 2026 the Supreme People's Court promulgated a revised Judicial Interpretation on punitive damages in IP civil cases (Fa Shi [2026] No. 7), which enters into force on 1 May 2026 and supersedes Fa Shi [2021] No. 4. The two-limb test — willful infringement combined with serious circumstances — is preserved, as is the established hierarchy...
Assigning Intellectual Property Rights in Hong Kong: Formalities, Partial Assignment and Future IP Rights
In transactions involving IP rights, intellectual property can be a value driver or a hidden risk. Because these rights are intangible, legal and practical issues around ownership, scope, formalities, and recordal may only come into focus when a transfer is being documented or reviewed. This Practice Note, ' Assigning Intellectual Property Rights' , discusses the statutory provisions governing the assignment of IP rights...
How know-how is protected, licensed and transferred in Hong Kong
Know- how can be a value driver or a hidden risk in commercial arrangements. Because it is intangible and often embedded in confidential information, processes and technical expertise, the main legal issues usually arise in how it is defined, protected, transferred and commercialised under Hong Kong law. This complimentary Practice Note on Know-how – protection and licensing , produced in partnership with Benjamin...
From 418 to 468: What Hong Kong Employers Must Know After the 2026 Shift
On 11 February 2026, LexisNexis hosted an insightful webinar titled "Employment Law in Focus: The New '468 Rule' and Emerging Termination Risks." The session was led by Michael Szeto , Partner at ONC Lawyers, who provided expert analysis on the recent legislative shift in Hong Kong’s employment landscape and explored critical case studies regarding workplace conduct and contract stability. The Transition to the "468...
Intellectual Property: Core Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions
In M&A, IP can be a value driver, but its intangible nature means legal and practical challenges are often only identified through a thorough review of the target’s documents and records. This Practice Note, produced in partnership with Sakinah Sat of Des Voeux Chambers, sets out practical considerations across ownership, transfer, third-party risk, and cross-border issues that can materially impact transaction value...
New and emerging technology: practical IP protection and enforcement considerations
Innovation cycles are shortening, collaboration is becoming the norm, and technology-driven assets increasingly sit at the centre of enterprise value. Against this backdrop, legal teams are expected to do more than “register and react”. They must help businesses protect, commercialise, and enforce IP rights while adapting to new operating models and evolving regulatory expectations. This new Practice Note produced in...
De-mystifying Tokenisation and Digital Assets: Legal Insights from Andrew Fei
On 27 January 2026, LexisNexis hosted an exclusive webinar featuring Andrew Fei , a Partner at King & Wood Mallesons, who provided a clear and practical guide to the rapidly evolving world of tokenisation. With over 15 years of experience in finance law and digital assets, Andrew’s clients include the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, all three Hong Kong note-issuing banks, other global financial institutions, listed companies...
How to Draft an ESG Policy: A Practical Approach
An environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy is the centre piece of an organisation’s ESG strategy, a concise statement of ESG intentions, focus areas and commitments. Done well, it sets expectations for how ESG considerations will be integrated into business decision-making (and, for financial institutions, investment decision-making), and provides a clear line of sight from ambition to implementation. This...
Social media and user-generated content: practical guardrails for brands
User-generated content (UGC) is now a staple of digital marketing. More and more, businesses encourage consumers to contribute content on social media, then incorporate those contributions into consumer-focused advertising and campaigns. UGC, when done well, can boost reach, strengthen connection with a target audience, and help brands better understand what their audience cares about. The challenge is that UGC can...
Anti-arbitration injunctions in Hong Kong: Understanding the courts’ cautious approach
When parties agree on a dispute resolution mechanism, the expectation is that any subsequent disagreement will follow that agreed path. Yet disputes sometimes escalate in ways that diverge from the contract. For example, arbitration may be commenced in the wrong seat, mediation may be bypassed, or a second arbitration may be initiated after an award has already been issued. In these situations, the non-breaching party...
AI and Copyright: Navigating Authorship
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape content creation, questions around copyright and authorship have moved to the forefront of the convesation. Hong Kong’s Copyright Ordinance (Cap 528) provides a statutory structure for determining authorship, but applying these provisions to AI-generated works presents new challenges. This new Practice Note from the Lexis+ Practical Guidance Hong Kong Intellectual Property...
Meet the Class of 2025 | Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Law
LexisNexis is proud to announce the winners of the LexisNexis ® 40 UNDER 40 Awards 2025 and the LexisNexis ® ELITE Awards , celebrated at our recent award ceremony. This milestone event marked two arcs of excellence: recognising rising stars who are shaping the future of law while delivering for clients today, and honouring individuals and teams whose innovation has translated into real-world impact. 40 UNDER 40...
Clarity and Certainty: Getting Settlement Offers Right in Hong Kong
Settlement negotiations can be a turning point in litigation, a chance to achieve resolution without protracted costs or risk. Yet, an unclear offer or poorly drafted agreement can undo all progress. This new Practice Note on Settlement Offers and Documents to Record Settlement Agreements provides comprehensive, practical guidance on making and formalising settlements with clarity and precision. The Practice Note outlines...
Harness Social Media Without Exposing Your Business to Legal Risk
In an age where a single tweet or LinkedIn post can amplify a brand, or collapse a reputation, understanding the legal and regulatory pitfalls of social media has never been more important. That’s why our latest complimentary Practice Note focuses on what every business must know before logging on. Key issues at a glance Our Practice Note dives into the major regulatory and reputational risks of business use of social...
Navigating Asset Management under Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571)
In Hong Kong’s fast-evolving financial market, asset management activities are subject to a robust regulatory regime designed to protect investors and maintain market integrity . For legal professionals advising fund managers, financial institutions, or fintechs, understanding the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) (SFO) is essential. To support practitioners, we are pleased to offer a complimentary Practice...