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...
Hong Kong, December 2, 2024 –LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of information and analytics, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its 5th In-House Legal and Compliance Conference held on November 26, 2024, in Hong Kong. The...
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...
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...
Outsourcing client work has become a common yet rarely discussed practice in the legal industry in the UK. This whitepaper delves into the rising reliance on freelance lawyers and explores how law firms are leveraging this flexible workforce to meet fluctuating...
This Practice Note for general reference produced in partnership with Sun Lawyers LLP provides an overview of the relevant provisions in the Companies Ordinance and Model Articles that allow companies to hold fully virtual, hybrid, or physical general meetings...
Join LexisNexis and Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Association with Eric Chow & Co. virtually on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 1pm - 2pm HKT for an in-depth exploration of the various categories of listed entities, delving into the nuances between the prestigious...
[Upcoming event: 28 October 2024, 12pm - 1pm HKT] Against a background of a less active market, challenges in the domestic economy, as well as many changes to the legal and regulatory environment, regardless of which side of the transaction you sit on, the inbound...
This comprehensive article navigates the complex landscape of virtual assets and their regulation in Hong Kong. It delves into the nuances of virtual assets, distinguishing them from cryptocurrencies and blockchain-enabled products. It provides a detailed overview...
Earlier this month MLex reported that EU imports of Russian gas increased in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, contradicting the European Commission’s objective to stop funding Russia’s war in Ukraine with the bloc’s fossil-fuel purchases...
A US judge and antitrust enforcers at the Department of Justice now have the delicate task of designing an appropriate remedy to right the wrongs caused by Google’s monopoly and inject competition back into the Internet search services market. The DOJ has multiple...
South Korea was an early starter in the development of artificial intelligence but now fears losing the race as countries outside the US and China are fast catching up with multi-billion-dollar support packages, South Korea's most influential AI expert at Naver...
Employment disputes frequently involve claims based on the explicit or implicit terms of an employment contract or the provisions of the Employment Ordinance (Cap 57). However, claims can also stem from the Employees' Compensation Ordinance (Cap 282) and the four...
In a recent Hong Kong Court of First Instance decision, Deputy High Court Judge Reyes SC considered the situation involving a set of related contracts where two or more of them have different dispute resolution clauses. LexisNexis X Hogan Lovell’s webinar, “Competence...
Hong Kong, as a major international financial hub, operates under a complex web of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations that can significantly impact your financial operations. With the global focus on combating financial crimes intensifying, staying informed...