Looking back, looking forward: Highlights and prospects in Hong Kong data privacy regulation

The Hong Kong data privacy landscape saw limited legislative reform in 2025. Yet, the year was far from static. 2025 marked a trend moving from principles to practical playbooks, driven by the rollout of Hong Kong’s first dedicated cybersecurity law and an active data privacy…Read More

27Jan2026

The law and a deceased person’s remains, what happens when there is a dispute?

The recent case of Leung Kar Hin Ross v Ma Lai Fong[1] (“Leung v Ma”) case link has provided important reminders for families dealing with the passing away of loved ones, particularly around who has the legal right to make funeral arrangements and control the…Read More

23Jan2026

Employers’ Duties in Extreme Weather Conditions – A Timely Reminder

The recent case of Khan Farooq Ahmed v Delivery Hero Food Hong Kong Limited [2025] HKCFI 4030 (“Khan v Delivery Hero”) outlined an important concern in Hong Kong – what are employers’ duties when it comes to work during a Typhoon 8 or other severe…Read More

20Jan2026

Hong Kong’s new Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance takes effect in 2026

The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) marks a major development in Hong Kong’s child‑protection landscape. Gazetted in July 2024 and scheduled to come into force today, 20 January 2026, the Ordinance reflects the SAR Government’s commitment to strengthening early identification and intervention…Read More

16Jan2026

ASPIRe: Looking back and ahead on the regulatory roadmap for virtual assets in Hong Kong

On 19 February 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published ASPIRe, its regulatory roadmap for Hong Kong’s virtual asset market. It’s a fine document, and an inspired acronym. As we approach the first anniversary of its publication, Pádraig Walsh, who leads our Fintech practice,…Read More