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The Launch Of The Re-domiciliation Regime In Hong Kong

The inward company re-domiciliation regime finally became effective in Hong Kong on 23 May 2025. The regime allows non-Hong Kong incorporated companies (such as companies incorporated...

Hong Kong Commercial

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Tanner De Witt

Tanner De Witt Successfully Defends Appeal In Relation To Ownership Of The Subsidiaries Of The Global Cord Blood Corporation Group

In a two-and-a-half-year battle between the Cayman-appointed joint provisional liquidators (Chow Tsz Nga Georgia of Grant Thornton Recovery & Reorganisation Limited, Margot MacInnis...

Hong Kong Commercial

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Tanner De Witt

Key Updates From The SFC Takeovers Bulletin

The Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") has published the latest Takeovers Bulletin (the "Bulletin") (Issue No. 73) in June 2025, offering important guidance on regulatory requirements and recent developments in takeovers and mergers.

Hong Kong Commercial

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ONC Lawyers

SFC Issued Guidance On Treatment Of Right-of-use Assets

The Securities and Futures Commission published its quarterly Takeovers Bulletin in June 2025 (the "Issue").

Hong Kong Commercial

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ONC Lawyers

Court Of Final Appeal Upholds Restrictions Of Intra-Group Stamp Duty Relief

Hong Kong Litigation

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Timothy Loh LLP

HK's Proposed Legal Framework For Online Hailing Hire Cars

Hong Kong Commercial

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Privy Council Draws Bright Line Through Shareholder Rule In Bermuda And England

Hong Kong Commercial

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Campbells

Hong Kong's New Re-Domiciliation Regime: Requirements And Procedures

Hong Kong Commercial

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ONC Lawyers

Doing Business In Asia: Aligning Business Strategy And Tax Compliance With A Hong Kong-company

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Buren

The Surge In Secondary Listings On The Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Hong Kong Finance

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Conyers

HK Court Confirms Jurisdiction Of Arbitral Tribunal In Cayman-related Dispute

Hong Kong Litigation

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Exploring Indirect Transfer Rules In APAC Region: Effects Of The Hong Kong Inward Re-Domiciliation Regime

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Alvarez & Marsal

Hong Kong FSTB And SFC Consult On Regulatory Regimes For Virtual Asset Dealers And Custodians

Hong Kong Finance

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Davis Polk & Wardwell

Creditors' And Security Holders' Rights In China Companies Subject To Winding-up Under Hong Kong Law

Hong Kong Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

保障精神上無行為能力人士: 委任受託監管人的法律框架

Hong Kong Healthcare

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Haldanes

LEAP Forward: Hong Kong Consults On Regulatory Frameworks For Virtual Assets Dealing And Custodian Services

Hong Kong Technology

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Howse Williams

The Empire Strikes Back – Disney & Universal v Midjourney

Hong Kong Technology

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Haldanes

The IRD's Further Guidance On The Foreign-sourced Income Exemption Regime

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KPMG

Understanding Accounting And Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) Investigations In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Accounting

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Haldanes

Who Can Sue On Behalf Of A Deceased Person? Key Lessons From A Recent Hong Kong Court Case

Navigating legal proceedings involving estates can be complex, especially when questions about who has the right to act or file claims arises.

Hong Kong Commercial

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Haldanes

Over 70% Of Hong Kong Executives See Economic Shift As The Most Critical Risk In The Next 12 Months, According To AlixPartners Global Risk Survey

Over 70% of Hong Kong executives see economic shift as the most critical risk in the next 12 months, according to AlixPartners Global Risk Survey.

Hong Kong Technology

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AlixPartners

Further Enhancements To The New CIES: Relaxing Net Asset And Investment Requirements

In his 2023 Policy Address on 25 October 2023, the Chief Executive announced the launch of the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES), which officially commenced on 1 March 2024.

Hong Kong Strategy

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Howse Williams

LEAP Forward: Hong Kong Consults On Regulatory Frameworks For Virtual Assets Dealing And Custodian Services

On 26 June 2025, the Hong Kong government unveiled its second policy statement on the development of virtual assets ("VA"), outlining its vision to position Hong Kong as a premier global hub for digital assets under a "LEAP" framework...

Hong Kong Technology

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Howse Williams

Navigating Legal Minefields: Directors' Dilemmas In Relying On Legal Advice Given To His Company

Hong Kong Commercial

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Oldham, Li & Nie

Representing Financial Institutions In Multi-jurisdictional Anti-money Laundering Investigations

Worldwide Criminal

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hong Kong's New Corporate Re-Domiciliation Regime

Hong Kong Commercial

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Hugill & Ip

Committees Of Inspection In Hong Kong Liquidations Explained: Who Sits At The Table?

Hong Kong Commercial

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A&O Shearman

Summer Davos 2025 | Janet Tang: Companies Enter Rational New Phase In AI Investments

Hong Kong Technology

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AlixPartners

Hong Kong Introduces Inward Company Re-Domiciliation Regime

Hong Kong Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Bilta's Implications For Hong Kong's Corporate Insolvency Regime

Hong Kong Insolvency

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Deacons

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind? Managing Misconduct In 'Satellite Offices'

Hong Kong Commercial

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong Launches Inward Re-Domiciliation Regime

Hong Kong Commercial

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Maples Group

Hong Kong's Highest Court Issues Ruling On Keepwell Deeds

Hong Kong Finance

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Jones Day

Who Can Sue On Behalf Of A Deceased Person? Key Lessons From A Recent Hong Kong Court Case

Navigating legal proceedings involving estates can be complex, especially when questions about who has the right to act or file claims arises.

Hong Kong Commercial

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Haldanes

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind? Managing Misconduct In 'Satellite Offices'

For multinational corporations looking to establish a presence in Asia, the creation of regional offices in locations such as Hong Kong or mainland China can be a strategic move.

Hong Kong Commercial

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong Launches Inward Re-Domiciliation Regime

Hong Kong's new re-domiciliation regime aims to attract overseas companies and deepen the domestic financial services sector.

Hong Kong Commercial

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Maples Group

Hong Kong's Highest Court Issues Ruling On Keepwell Deeds

On March 19, 2025, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ("CFA") issued a landmark ruling on the enforceability of "keepwell deeds" in Peking University Founder Group...

Hong Kong Finance

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Jones Day

Singapore Apex Court Recognises BVI As The COMI Of A BVI Registered Company – An Examination Of Article 16(3) Of The Model Law

Worldwide Insolvency

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Carey Olsen

Directors Guilty Of Fraudulent Trading

Under section 275 of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance, if during the winding-up of a company liquidators discover that the business was carried...

Hong Kong Criminal

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Tanner De Witt

Have You Considered Where You Are Going To Spend Your Future And Retire? You Should!

You work hard to have a successful career or build your own business, you create wealth, you provide opportunities and a secure future for your family – and all with the intention that one day, you'll be able to relax, pursue your interests and just focus on enjoying life.

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The Sovereign Group

港交所无纸化上市制度新发展—贵公司是否合规？

2025年1月24日，香港联合交易所有限公司刊发有关进一步无纸化上市改革的谘询总结。

Hong Kong Commercial

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Conyers

5 Impactful R&I Cases From 2024

Following on from our article last year summarising the key Restructuring and Insolvency cases of 2023, 2024 was another busy year for developments in the industry in Hong Kong.

Worldwide Insolvency

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Tanner De Witt

Recent Insights On The Court Free Amalgamation Process In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Commercial

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Tanner De Witt

Legal Update: Anti-Suit Injunction Restraining A Defendant In A Hong Kong Court Action From Continuing Proceedings It Commenced In The People's Court Of Beijing

Hong Kong Litigation

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Tanner De Witt

Hong Kong Progresses Inward Company Re-Domiciliation Regime

Hong Kong Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Benefits Of Registering A Non-Hong Kong Company As A Branch Office

Hong Kong Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Entrepreneurial Isles: A Guide To Malta And Cyprus Business Frameworks

Worldwide Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

A Contract Cannot Be Enforced If The Performance Of It Is Unlawful – What Does "Unlawful" Mean Though?

Hong Kong Commercial

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Harneys

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Expands Paperless Regime: What You Need To Know From An Offshore Perspective

Hong Kong Commercial

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Walkers

HKEx Released Consultation Conclusions On Reduction Of Minimum Spreads And New Corporate Governance Code

Hong Kong Commercial

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Appleby

Private Equity Comparative Guide

Hong Kong Commercial

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Slotine

Private M&A Comparative Guide

Hong Kong Commercial

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Slotine

IP Holding Companies: Singapore vs. Hong Kong

Hong Kong Commercial

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Top 5 Hong Kong Publications Of 2024

Hong Kong Finance

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Conyers

Legal Update: Recognition Order Granted Notwithstanding SFC's Restrictive Notice And Police's Letter Of No Consent

Hong Kong Insolvency

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Tanner De Witt

Essential Corporate News – Week Ending 29 November 2024

Hong Kong Commercial

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

The Role Of International Arbitration In Voluntary Carbon Market Disputes

Worldwide Litigation

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

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