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The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has granted an anti-suit injunction to restrain two Hong Kong companies from pursuing Mainland PRC litigation… [...]
尽管拥有相似的交互强制执行框架，香港和新加坡法院最近在执行由外国赌债引起的判决是否违反其本地公共政策这一问题上，采取了不同的立场… [...]
In a detailed Reasons for Judgment for her decision sanctioning the debt-for-equity scheme of China Changbaishan International Holdings Limited… [...]
在就中国长白山国际控股有限公司（China Changbaishan International Holdings Limited）债转股协议安排作出批准裁定的详细《判决理由书》（Reasons for… [...]
Despite sharing similar reciprocal enforcement frameworks, the Courts in Hong Kong and Singapore have recently taken different stances on whether… [...]
This article is written primarily from a Mainland China law perspective. Given Hong Kong's central role as a hub for cross-border hotel investment… [...]
The recording of webinar on listing biotech, specialist technology companies, and issuers with WVR structures is available on YouTube channel The post Webinar Recording Now Available: Listing Biotech, Specialist Technology & WVR-Structured Companies on HKEX appeared first on Charltons. [...]
Julia Charlton has been named Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm) at the 25th Anniversary ALB Hong Kong Law Awards on 11 September 2026 The post ALB Honours Julia Charlton as Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm) 2026 appeared first on Charltons. [...]
Julia Charlton has been named a finalist for the prestigious ALB Awards 2026 in the category of Woman Lawyer of the Year The post Julia Charlton Named Finalist for Woman Lawyer of the Year at ALB Awards 2026 appeared first on Charltons. [...]
Please join Julia Charlton for Listing Biotech, Specialist Technology and WVR-structured Companies on HKEX webinar at 4:30pm HKT 11 Sep 2026 The post Listing Biotech, Specialist Technology & WVR-Structured Companies On HKEX appeared first on Charltons. [...]
Charltons is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a finalist for the Fintech Law Firm of the Year The post Charltons Named Finalist for Fintech Law Firm of the Year at ALB Awards 2026 appeared first on Charltons. [...]
Charltons has been named as a finalist for Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2026 The post Charltons Finalist for Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2026 appeared first on Charltons. [...]
The Census & Statistics Department today alerted the public to a fraudulent web address, “https://eservioe-twwngs[.]xyz”, which purports to be the website of the 2026 Population Census, and to related SMS messages and emails requesting that recipients submit personal information via a hyperlink that goes to the fraudulent website. The department made [...]
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal Professional Examination was held today. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam urged Hong Kong legal practitioners who have not yet enrolled in the GBA examination to join the professional team of GBA lawyers as soon as possible. Mr Lam said Hong Kong's First Five-Year [...]
Youth leaders from Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macao shared their experiences and achievements from the past year as they gathered today for the Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum annual review. They also gave presentations on various issues related to the Greater Bay Area, and outlined the forum’s activities for [...]
(To watch the full press conference with sign language interpretation, click here.) Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said today that the Government will adopt a multi-pronged approach and reference overseas experiences to enhance the protection of minor users when managing artificial intelligence (AI) risks. The Chief Executive’s Policy Address outlined that a dedicated [...]
Chief Executive John Lee took questions today from members of the public regarding Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and his 2026 Policy Address during a Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) radio phone-in. After announcing the Five-Year Plan and Policy Address on Wednesday, Mr Lee answered questions this morning on various aspects [...]
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today firmly rejected a so-called “hearing” held by politicians in the United States Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) regarding the case of Lai Chee-ying, who was convicted of offences endangering national security. The Hong Kong SAR Government strongly condemned the CECC for blatantly colluding [...]
Harneys has acted as Jersey banking and corporate counsel to LaSalle in connection with the financing and acquisition of a portfolio of seven hotels in the United Kingdom. [...]
New World Development Company Limited's landmark HK$88 billion (approximately US$11.3 billion) refinancing, on which Harneys advised on the BVI and Cayman Islands aspects, has been named Finance Deal of the Year at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2026. The award was announced at a ceremony held at the Grand [...]
Harneys advised Wanguo Gold Group Limited in connection with its issuance of HK$5.5 billion (approximately US$705 million) convertible bonds. The issuance represents one of the most significant equity-linked offerings in the Hong Kong capital markets in 2026, with the bonds listed on the Vienna MTF. [...]
Harneys has bolstered its Corporate practice with the appointment of Paul Chiellini-Morge as a partner in its Luxembourg office. [...]
Harneys is pleased to announce the appointment of Annabelle Jules as Global Director of Business Acceptance and Compliance, based in the firm's London office. Annabelle will lead Harneys' onboarding and compliance function, bringing together regulation, technology, and operations to strengthen the firm's risk management while onboarding and doing business with [...]
Harneys advised Viking Acquisition Corp. II (Viking), a Cayman Islands exempted company, on the successful completion of its initial public offering, which closed on 6 July 2026 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "VII U". [...]
Kai Tak Sports Park welcomed the HKSAR Government’s Five-Year Plan and Policy Address, committing to expand international sports and entertainment… [...]
FSI paper: Frontier AI cyber threats and policy responses in financial sector The Financial Stability Institute (FSI) at the Bank for International… [...]
近日，聚焦商业及法律行业的全球性研究及评价机构LegalOne公布了“2025年度中国区杰出交易及案例（Deals of the Year - China… [...]
Probationary periods are commonly used across Asia to assess a new employee’s suitability for a role. However, the rules vary between jurisdictions… [...]
This article is written primarily from a Mainland China law perspective. Given Hong Kong's central role as a hub for cross-border hotel investment… [...]
本文主要以中国内地法律为视角阐述。鉴于香港在跨境酒店投资、交易架构安排及国际资本流入亚太酒店业方面的核心枢纽地位，本文各节均融入了香港法律评注… [...]
HKSAR v. LAM KENNETH (29/04/2026, DCCC1625/2025), [2026] HKDC 678 [...]
RE ROTHWELL LAURENCE JAMES (22/09/2026, HCB7851/2025), [2026] HKCFI 5334 [...]
KCLM v. GW (17/07/2026, FCMC8151/2024), [2026] HKFC 116 [...]
盧 對 黃 (07/09/2026, FCMC3527/2019), [2026] HKFC 159 [...]
PRIMAS MULTI-STRATEGY FUND (formerly known as PRIMAS PRIVATE CREDIT FUND) v. OUR VISION 2 HK LTD (21/09/2026, HCMP377/2026), [2026] HKCFI 5373 [...]
O v. S (21/09/2026, HCCT82/2026), [2026] HKCFI 5380 [...]
In this podcast episode of the HIP talks, host Alfred Ip welcomes Richard Wilson, a distinguished King's Counsel and barrister at Serle Court Chambers in London. They delve into the intricate and often emotionally charged intersection of family trust disputes and divorce proceedings. The discussion provides a comprehensive look at [...]
For families raising a child or caring for a family member with different abilities in Hong Kong, the law can feel like a maze — full of critical protections and planning tools that are rarely explained in plain terms. Too often, parents, guardians and carers discover their rights only when [...]
In this podcast episode, Raphael Wong and Maureen Mueller delve into parenting coordination (PC), a crucial service for separated or divorced parents. Maureen defines PC as a neutral third-party aid that helps parents resolve disagreements concerning their children's arrangements, especially when initial plans or court orders prove insufficient. SHOW NOTES:02:15 [...]
In this podcast featuring Caroline McNally and family mediator Giles Surman, the duo champions family mediation as a superior alternative to litigation for resolving family disputes. Giles Surman, drawing on his extensive legal career spanning criminal and family law, defines mediation as a collaborative, non-adversarial process designed to help individuals [...]
Caroline advises on all aspects of family law and is a highly sought-after practitioner when it comes to high value, complex financial claims and high-conflict children matters. Caroline also regularly advises on pre and post nuptial agreements. Find out more: https://www.hugillandip.com/solicitors/caroline-mcnally/ [...]
Kajal Aswani dives into the critical role of forensic accountants in family law with guest Tavish MacLean. The conversation explores how forensic accountants untangle financial disputes, uncover hidden assets, and provide clarity in high-stakes divorce proceedings. Kajal shares personal anecdotes from her 20 plus years in family law, highlighting the [...]
FSI paper: Frontier AI cyber threats and policy responses in financial sector The Financial Stability Institute (FSI) at the Bank for International… [...]
The thumbnail description of cybersecurity laws in Hong Kong before 2026 was that there was no cybersecurity law. This unflattering description was… [...]
香港法律现已确认，加密资产可以构成财产，并且原则上可以成为信托财产。此一确认固然重要，但在大多数争议中，这已不再是决定胜负的关键。真正的争议通常出现在其后：究竟由谁控制相关钱包；平台与用户之间属信托关系，还是纯粹的合同关系；资产在混同或后续转移后，是否仍可被识别；现有证据是否足够；以及法院最终能够… [...]
The Hong Kong AI International Film Festival Association (HKAIIFF) launched a global creator growth initiative on September 4, 2026. Utilizing Hong… [...]
In August 2026, the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) published the Model Personal Data Protection Framework on the Use of… [...]
Hong Kong law now accepts that crypto-assets are capable of being property and can, in principle, be held on trust. That matters. But in most… [...]
Hong Kong, 7 September 2026: Our Managing Partner Alex Liu led a BC&C delegation to the recent Shenzhen Legal Services Exposition, taking the opportunity to highlight our firm’s capabilities and to network with other legal professionals, Mainland institutions and sector stakeholders. The two-day event, themed “Legal Services Integrating with Manufacturing, [...]
Hong Kong, 1 September 2026: In this second special highlights episode, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen revisits several more of the conversations he’s had with guests over the past five years, including high-profile businessman Allan Zeman, Irish Consul-General Jennifer Bourke, various barristers from home and overseas, and the former Chief [...]
By Jeffrey Chan and Gabriel Brettell Hong Kong, 31 August 2026: In a notable judgment, the Court of Appeal has issued valuable guidance on the principles of subrogation in insurance claims. Insurers, property owners, tenants and other potential parties involved in property damage disputes are strongly advised to take note. [...]
Hong Kong, 19 August 2026: “Boy, I’ve got vision and the rest of the world wears bifocals.” So laments Butch Cassidy to the Sundance Kid in the iconic movie bearing their names after revealing – much to his partner’s mirth – his plan to relocate to Bolivia. Far removed from [...]
Hong Kong, 18 August 2026: Farewell and good luck to Nam Minhyeong and Yeo Jayeong, who spent two weeks with our firm under the latest internship programme between Hong Kong and Korea. The pair have returned to their homeland after making many friends during their time with BC&C. The initiative, [...]
Hong Kong, 5 August 2026: As cross-border legal co-operation reaches new heights and the Greater Bay Area continues to flourish, Boase Cohen & Collins is pleased to announce that John Zhou has been made a Partner with the firm. John, who joined BC&C as a Consultant three years ago, is [...]