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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Challenges and opportunities in the inbound Mainland China cross-border M&A market
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 M&A market in Mainland China has become a more...
Employment Disputes: Time Limits | Checklist
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...
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...
Third Party Funding and Arbitration in Hong Kong
This checklist appeared first in the Dispute Resolution module of Lexis+ ® Practical Guidance Hong Kong. Complete the form below to receive the full article. In brief, t hird party funding involves a third party providing funds to cover a claimant's legal...
Hong Kong Practical Guide: Enforcing Mainland Civil and Commercial Judgments and Arbitral Awards
On January 29, 2024, the Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters by the Courts of the Mainland and of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("Arrangement") officially took effect in both Hong Kong...
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...
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...
Responding to Data Breaches on Practical Guidance
Your Complimentary Responding to Data Breaches on Practical Guidance Is your organisation well prepared to respond appropriately to a data breach incident? How can you effectively mitigate the threat of loss or damage arising from cybercrime? Part of your...