Industry Insights

Assigning Intellectual Property Rights in Hong Kong: Formalities, Partial Assignment and Future IP Rights

2026-03-17T05:19:27Z

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...(read more)

How know-how is protected, licensed and transferred in Hong Kong

2026-03-17T01:35:09Z

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, protecte...(read more)

From 418 to 468: What Hong Kong Employers Must Know After the 2026 Shift

2026-02-24T07:09:38Z

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...(read more)

Intellectual Property: Core Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions

2026-02-23T03:14:38Z

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 wit...(read more)

New and emerging technology: practical IP protection and enforcement considerations

2026-02-04T03:03:19Z

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”. T...(read more)

De-mystifying Tokenisation and Digital Assets: Legal Insights from Andrew Fei

2026-02-02T03:25:36Z

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 finan...(read more)

How to Draft an ESG Policy: A Practical Approach

2026-01-27T07:54:16Z

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 i...(read more)

Social media and user-generated content: practical guardrails for brands

2026-01-20T06:11:45Z

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 do...(read more)

Anti-arbitration injunctions in Hong Kong: Understanding the courts’ cautious approach

2025-12-09T08:24:25Z

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 ...(read more)

AI and Copyright: Navigating Authorship

2025-12-09T07:23:04Z

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...(read more)

Meet the Class of 2025 | Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Law

2025-11-26T09:44:12Z

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 star...(read more)

Clarity and Certainty: Getting Settlement Offers Right in Hong Kong

2025-11-24T07:06:58Z

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 Do...(read more)

Harness Social Media Without Exposing Your Business to Legal Risk

2025-11-18T07:09:57Z

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 focu...(read more)

Navigating Asset Management under Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571)

2025-10-15T02:24:00Z

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 institut...(read more)

The Extraterritorial Reach of China’s Amended Anti-Unfair Competition Law: Legislative Evolution and Practical Implications

2025-09-25T07:13:35Z

by He Jing, Steve Zhao, GEN Law Firm *The views expressed in externally authored materials linked or published on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of LexisNexis Legal & Professional. The 2025 amendments to China's Anti-Unfair Co...(read more)