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[email protected]The emergence of digital currencies and blockchain technology has now paved the way for various blockchain-based companies to raise billions of dollars by initial coin offerings (“ICOs”). An ICO occurs when a company sells digital tokens or existing digital coins (such as bitcoin or ether)…Read More
Local humanitarian services and human rights organisation PathFinders has just released its annual report for 2016. They reported reaching a total of 9,329 vulnerable individuals, most of whom were migrant workers that were pregnant or had just given birth. In 2016, PathFinders reported working with 70…Read More
The Commercial Crime Bureau obtained search warrants to search our client’s two residential properties and company office in Hong Kong. The CCB carried out “dawn raids” simultaneously on all three locations. We were able to provide immediate advice and assistance. No items were seized from…Read More
Mass resignations at ICAP The decision of the High Court of Hong Kong in ICAP (Hong Kong) Ltd. vs BGC Securities (Hong Kong) LLC and others highlighted the importance of having properly drafted post-termination restrictions and of following proper contractual termination procedures. The High Court’s…Read More
This paper sets out a brief overview of corporate insolvency law in Hong Kong and compares and contrasts the insolvency laws in Hong Kong with those of other jurisdictions. It was discussed at the Insolvency Session of the IATA Legal Symposium 2006. Hong Kong Insolvency…Read More
IP Newsletter, April 2007 Last month, we talked about the United States putting pressure on provincial and local government officials in China to improve enforcement of IPR. Shortly after our newsletter, the US Trade Representative announced she was requesting two separate formal WTO consultations with…Read More
1 Issues Arising When a Company is in Financial Difficulties 1.1 How does a creditor take security over assets in Hong Kong? Generally speaking, a creditor taking security over the assets of a Hong Kong company is most likely to do so by either a…Read More
The word “lien” can be described in layman’s terms as a right, often arising by operation of law rather than under contract, to retain the property of another party until that other party pays his debts. The word also enjoys a second, rather more obscure,…Read More