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LexisNexis Legal Content Update: 2025 Q1 Corporate Law Keynote
We are pleased to present our 2025 Q1 update, featuring additional topics on funds and asset management. Our commitment to providing updated and comprehensive resources is reflected in the breadth and depth of this quarter's updates. Latest Law Library Forms Updates (Q1 2025): Admiralty Law (Issue 106) Updated guidance on vessel custody and arrest procedures New provisions on limitation of liability claims ...
Trusts - Using Trusts/Property Law in Financial Proceedings
Navigating the complexities of family law requires a solid grasp of how trusts and property law principles can be applied in financial proceedings. To support your practice, we are excited to share our latest guide, crafted in collaboration with Andrew Lynn, barrister of Gilt Chambers, for Lexis+ Practical Guidance Hong Kong . This guide delves into essential topics such as: Establishing trust validity through the...
March 2025 Legal Case Updates
We're pleased to present this month's collection of newly reported cases covering various practice areas, including criminal law, civil procedure, arbitration, and more. Each case includes catchwords highlighting key legal issues and a concise digest providing a snapshot of the case. All cases are linked to Lexis+ ® Hong Kong . Please log in to the platform to ensure a consistent experience before accessing the links...
Constructive Dismissal
In the dynamic field of employment law, understanding the intricacies of constructive dismissal is vital for legal professionals. In line with this, we are pleased to present our latest whitepaper on Constructive Dismissal, produced in partnership with King & Wood Mallesons for Lexis+ Practical Guidance Hong Kong. This document provides a thorough examination of the circumstances under which an employee may claim constructive...
Cryptocurrencies or Virtual Assets in Insolvency
In the ever-evolving world of digital assets, staying informed is crucial for legal professionals dealing with cryptocurrencies in insolvency cases. This resource from the Financial Services module of Lexis+ Practical Guidance Hong Kong offers a comprehensive analysis of the legal landscape surrounding these digital currencies. This Practice Note (PN) delves into a landmark ruling in Hong Kong that recognises cryptocurrencies...
Taxation of Virtual Assets
The absence of capital gains tax on digital asset transactions and the treatment of frequent trading as income, subject to a 16.5% profits tax, makes Hong Kong's unique tax landscape a favourable environment for cryptocurrency traders and investors. This comprehensive guide explores the implications of these policies, emphasising the potential for tax-efficient wealth accumulation and investment strategies . It also outlines...
Events Which Give Rise to a Discrimination Claim
The Sexual Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 480), Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 487), Family Status Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 527), and Race Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 602) apply to discrimination not only in the field of employment, but also in many other fields. In practice, however, most of the disputes are employment related. This Practice Note that appeared first in the Hong Kong Employment module...
Elevating client service through the strategic use of legal drafting solutions
Embracing legal tech: Enhancing clarity and focusing on high-impact work Taft , a prestigious law firm with over 925 lawyers, is renowned for its client-first philosophy and innovative approach . By redefining client service standards and reinventing the legal workplace, Taft not only provides exceptional value to customers but also attracts top talent eager to contribute to their mission. Elevating client service through...
Mitigating ESG Risk Checklist
Produced in partnership with Louise Barber, Jason Blakey, Peter Crossley, Hannah Kendrick, Matthew Kirk, Caroline Noblet, Clifford Sims, Jonathan Chibafa, and Anita Lloyd of Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP. This checklist pertains to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations that have become crucial for businesses, driven by regulatory requirements, stakeholder demands, and the recognition that ESG factors...
Contract Protection in a Global Downturn: Clauses on which you might be able to rely
Complimentary Checklist | Contract Protection in a Global Downturn: Clauses on which you might be able to rely Introducing our latest whitepaper - " Contract Protection in a Global Downturn: Clauses on which you might be able to rely " Download this checklist now to uncover how certain key clauses can protect your business in a global economic downturn, including how you can negotiate these clauses to gain maximum...
Transforming contract drafting: How Cuatrecasas holds on to global quality standards for legal services
Cuatrecasas: Maintaining global quality standards in legal services Cuatrecasas, a leading law firm with a presence in 12 countries, champions a culture of knowledge sharing to ensure consistent quality across its global operations. By fostering collaboration and a unified approach, the firm provides exceptional legal services, regardless of location. The transformation of contract drafting: Instant access to precedent...
Unlocking Knowledge Exchange for Growth at Freeths
Unlocking knowledge for growth at Freeths Freeths , one of the UK’s largest full-service law firms, has placed knowledge at the heart of its growth strategy. With over 1,200 colleagues across 13 offices, they believe that "law firms are fundamentally knowledge businesses." By fostering knowledge transfer, Freeths empowers its lawyers to tap into the organisation's collective wisdom. Freeths aims for a one-stop shop...
Contract Drafting with AI: How Lowenstein Sandler Maximises Firm-Wide Knowledge Management
Breaking Down the Knowledge Silos at Lowenstein Sandler The sharing mindset is extremely important to large legal offices such as Lowenstein Sandler , says Kristin Taylor, Partner at the organisation. ‘ We emphasise collaboration among our colleagues and with our clients. We always want to ensure that institutional knowledge isn’t trapped in the heads of a limited number of people or siloed within groups but instead...
LexisNexis Legal Content Update: 2024 Q3 Corporate Law Keynote
We are pleased to present our 2024 Q3 update, featuring significant revisions to Hong Kong's corporate legal landscape. Our commitment to providing updated and comprehensive resources is reflected in the breadth and depth of this quarter's updates. Landmark Revisions to Core Corporate Legislation In response to recent judicial developments, we have updated three fundamental pieces of annotated Ordinances affecting companies...
Expanding into China: How LexisNexis helped a retail conglomerate gain legal and compliance visibility to fuel growth
As a prominent retail conglomerate with shopping malls, supermarkets, and department stores, our customer was eager to capitalise on China's booming consumer market. But navigating the complex legal and regulatory landscape proved challenging. Challenges: The Compliance Hurdles of Operating in Mainland China After being acquired by a Chinese asset management firm, the customer accelerated its expansion into the mainland...
LexisNexis helps real estate and retail customer navigate the evolving cross-border data landscape
As a prominent real estate and retail industry conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong, the customer has extensive operations across the Hong Kong and Mainland China market. With a thriving consumer membership program, the company has amassed a substantial repository of customer personal data to support its service delivery and marketing initiatives. However, the introduction of the Data Security Law has made data protection...
Barrister Lawrence Ma shares how Lexis+®︎ Hong Kong transformed his legal practice
As an experienced barrister with over two decades of practice, Mr. Lawrence Ma has established himself as a respected legal professional in areas such as commercial litigation, international commercial arbitration, trust litigation, and contractual disputes. Since 2008, he has been a practising barrister of the High Court of Hong Kong and currently serves as the Head of the Foundation Chambers in the city. Decades of...
Cross-Border Joint Ventures: Due Diligence Checklist
Introducing our latest whitepaper - " Cross-Border Joint Ventures: Due Diligence Checklist " When entering into an international joint venture, careful planning and a keen understanding of the different jurisdictions are essential. This complimentary checklist helps parties conduct due diligence, evaluate deal feasibility, and ensure a solid foundation upon which the JV partners are to enter into the deal. Set yourself...
What is Lexis+®︎ Hong Kong?
Surfacing the legal insights and intelligence that drive success, Lexis+ ® Hong Kong is your all-in-one ecosystem of integrated legal solutions that offers precise search results and profound insights for you to make better informed and data-driven decisions expeditiously. With all the comprehensive research technologies integrated into Lexis+ ® Hong Kong, you can now enjoy seamless research experience, from pinpointing...
Lexis+®︎ Practical Guidance Hong Kong
Your workflow-based solution offering practical know-how for you to draft local and international contracts with confidence Featuring 8 practice areas across over 110 jurisdictions, Lexis+® Practical Guidance Hong Kong and its International Comparator Tool are easy-to-use tool for lawyers and in-house legal counsel to quickly kickstart and complete work with confidence. From expertly drafted practice notes and articles...
Lexis®︎ China: One-stop search platform to everything on PRC law
Capture cross-border legal business opportunities Lexis ® China , a legal tech research platform specialising in the PRC jurisdiction, equips Hong Kong and Macau legal professionals with the indispensable legal content and knowledge to enter the Greater Bay Area and PRC legal market. The definitive guide to mainland China’s jurisdiction With 17 years of extensive experience in PRC’s legal industry...
Cybersecurity for Law Firms
Top Tips & Best Practices for Smaller and Mid-Sized Firms Introducing our latest whitepaper - " Cybersecurity for Law Firms " As cyber threats continue to grow, law firms of every size are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks , as they handle sensitive and confidential data from their clients. Cybercriminals can target client data and law firm systems for various reasons, such as stealing intellectual...
Handling Data Access Requests Checklist
Complimentary Handling Data Access Requests Checklist Introducing our latest whitepaper - " Handling Data Access Requests Checklist " Unless there are grounds which permit or require the Data User to refuse to comply, organisations must respond to data access requests (DARs) within 40 days . Given the time-sensitive nature of the task, instating a clear and efficient workflow with designated staff and responsibilities...
Practical Cyber Risk Management Checklist
Complimentary Practical Cyber Risk Management Checklist Introducing our latest whitepaper - " Practical Cyber Risk Management Checklist " Malicious cyber activity against individuals, businesses and government agencies is on the rise. Do not just rely on insurance – once you are at that stage the damage is done. Remember the three lines of defence that apply to any organisation: Tech, People and Insurance...
Data Privacy Compliance Checklist
Complimentary Data Privacy Compliance Checklist Introducing our latest whitepaper - " Data Privacy Compliance Checklist " Download this holistic checklist now for an all-encompassing reference point of procedures with regard to use of employees' personal data in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap 486) and best practices recommended by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data . ...