Trustees’ Powers and Duties under the Trustee Ordinance (Cap. 29): A Practical Guide
Trustees in Hong Kong are entrusted with wide-ranging powers to invest and manage trust property. But with those powers come equally significant duties of care, both statutory and under common law. A failure to balance prudence, fairness, and compliance can expose...
Hong Kong’s Professional Investor Regime: What Legal Professionals Need to Know
Recent updates to Hong Kong’s professional investor regime have introduced key changes that impact how intermediaries assess and engage with investors. If you advise on financial services or manage compliance, here’s what you need to know. Key Highlights: ...
A Practical Guide to Equitable Tracing in Email Fraud Cases
In the digital age, email fraud is one of the most common and damaging forms of cybercrime. For legal professionals, the real challenge often lies not in identifying the fraud—but in tracing misappropriated funds and recovering them effectively. That’s where...
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...
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...
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...
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