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Hong Kong's Belt And Road Office Signs MoU With Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong's Belt and Road Office signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia on 29 August to enhance information exchange in infrastructure and construction, as well as to facilitate the entry of Hong Kong professional services into the Saudi market.

Worldwide Transport

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The Sovereign Group

HK Security Of Payment Ordinance – New Rules Regarding Setting Aside And Enforcement Of Adjudication Determinations

On 11 July 2025, the Hong Kong Government gazetted the Construction Industry Security of Payment Rules ("Rules").

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Tax Depreciation - Commercial Building Allowances And Industrial Building Allowances

The Inland Revenue Ordinance ("IRO") generally prohibits any deduction in respect of any expenditure of a capital nature for the purpose of computing assessable profits. As a result, the costs of acquiring land upon which a commercial or industrial building is erected is non-deductible.

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Timothy Loh LLP

Data Center Projects In Asia: Recent Trends, Key Risks, And Mitigation Strategies

As many involved in Asian infrastructure today will testify, Asia's digital transformation is fueling an unprecedented demand for data centers.

Worldwide Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Construction Industry Participants Beware: CISG And CISOP And Their Impact On Overseas Procurement

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

"Battle Of The Forms" In The Hong Kong Construction Industry

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Does "Back To Back" Mean "Pay When Paid" In Construction Contracts?

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

Government Issues Model Adjudication Documents

Hong Kong Litigation

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Hong Kong Security Of Payment Ordinance Passed; Goes Into Operation On 28 August 2025

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Hong Kong SAR Policy Address 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Hong Kong Budget 2024-25: Key Highlights Of Property Measures

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Court Refuses Leave To Appeal Award On Points Of Law

Hong Kong Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hong Kong Extends Incentives To Foreign SMEs That Register In HK

Hong Kong Government

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The Sovereign Group

The New Rules Of Legal Writing: How To Be Found By AI

Hong Kong Technology

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Haldanes

2025夏季达沃斯释放了什么信号？艾睿铂为您解读

Hong Kong Technology

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AlixPartners

Asia Private Client & Trust Thought Series: Why Cayman Foundation Companies Are Reshaping Offshore Structuring

Hong Kong Commercial

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Conyers

Beyond Borders - Episode 8: What You Need To Know About Hong Kong Employment Law (Podcast)

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The Empire Strikes Back – Disney & Universal v Midjourney

Hong Kong Technology

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Haldanes

Litigate Or Arbitrate: The Continuing Debate

Insolvency proceedings become more complex when an arbitration clause is in place, but a recent case in the British Virgin Islands brings some clarity.

Worldwide Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Hong Kong Government Introduces Premium Free Building Covenant Extensions As Part Of Anti-Epidemic Measures

As part of the government's relief measures in response to the fifth wave of COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, the Development Bureau announced on 14 March 2022 that extensions to the building covenant period for up to six months ...

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Assessment Of Damages For Breach Of Contract: Costs Of Cure vs Difference In Value

The most common remedy for breach of contract is the award of damages. The usual aim of the court is to place, as far as possible, the innocent party in the position it would have been in had the breaching party...

Hong Kong Commercial

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Split Dispute Resolution Clauses: A Recent Example

In a recent judgment (Construction Company v Guarantor [2021] HKCFI 2558, judgment date: 17 August 2021), a Hong Kong court upheld a U.S. arbitral award made pursuant to a split dispute resolution clause.

Hong Kong Litigation

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Security Of Payment In Hong Kong – Pilot Programme For Public Works Contracts

Hong Kong Government

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Legal Development In Construction Law December 2020

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Claims Notice Comes Back To Bite: Hong Kong Court Of Appeal Prevents Sub-contractor From Relying In Arbitration On Contractual Basis Not Previously Notified

Hong Kong Litigation

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Court Decision Is Reminder That Contractual Clarity Is Critical During Construction Tender Process

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Covid-19 Hong Kong: Online Scheme - Way Forward For Small And Medium-sized Construction Disputes?

Hong Kong Coronavirus

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Clyde & Co

Hong Kong Court Of Appeal Decision Is Reminder To Review All Construction Contract Documents Carefully

Hong Kong Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Competition Tribunal Sheds Light On How Calculation Of Pecuniary Penalties Was Done

Hong Kong Anti-trust

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Mayer Brown

COVID-19 Hong Kong: Government Announces HK$137.5 Billion Economic Relief Package

Hong Kong Coronavirus

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Clyde & Co

Construction Delays Arising Out Of The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

Hong Kong Real Estate

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DLA Piper UK LLP

Real Estate Markets: Hong Kong And Mainland China

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Competition Tribunal Sheds Light On How Calculation Of Pecuniary Penalties Was Done

On 29 April 2020, Hong Kong's Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) handed down its first judgment (Judgment) on pecuniary penalties against 10 construction and engineering contractors (Respondents).

Hong Kong Anti-trust

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Mayer Brown

COVID-19 Hong Kong: Government Announces HK$137.5 Billion Economic Relief Package

The Hong Kong government announced on 8 April 2020 a HK$137.5 billion package of relief measures to help businesses stay afloat, keep workers in employment and relieve financial...

Hong Kong Coronavirus

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Clyde & Co

Construction Delays Arising Out Of The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

Since the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Hong Kong in early February 2020, the government has imposed various measures in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Hong Kong Real Estate

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DLA Piper UK LLP

Real Estate Markets: Hong Kong And Mainland China

At Mayer Brown, Real Estate Markets is a core practice, where we provide local knowledge and insights from established teams on the ground.

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Building Bridges – Hong Kong Construction Professionals Gain Easier Access To Mainland Market

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Hogan Lovells

At The Mercy Of Creditors: Liability Of Co-Owners In Hong Kong's Multi-Storey Buildings

On 24 October 2017, Hong Kong's Court of First Instance handed down its judgment in Wong Tak Man Stephen and Osman Mohammed Arab, The Joint and Several Liquidators of the Incorporated Owners...

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Commission Brings Case Against Construction And Engineering Companies Alleging Price-Fixing, Market-Sharing; Issues Limited Block Exemption For Container Shipping Lines

In August, the Hong Kong Competition Commission brought proceedings in the Competition Tribunal seeking penalties against ten construction and engineering companies.

Hong Kong Anti-trust

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Baker & McKenzie

Proposed Hong Kong Security Of Payment Legislation For The Construction Industry

The Report details the Development Bureau's findings, which generally support the proposed terms of the SOPL.

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills

Legal Developments In Construction Law: March 2016

A design and build contract for a hotel and serviced apartments contained a schedule of 23 agreed interim valuation and payment dates, up to contract completion.

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Legal Developments In Construction Law: February 2016

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Legal Developments In Construction Law: January 2016

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Construction Newsletter - December 2015

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Clyde & Co

NEC3 In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Clyde & Co

Security Of Payment Legislation For The Construction Industry

Hong Kong Real Estate

CC

Clyde & Co

Lead Contamination In Hong Kong's Water Supplies

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Clyde & Co

Legal Developments In Construction Law: October 2015

Worldwide Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Consultation On Hong Kong Construction Industry's Proposed Security Of Payment Legislation: What Employers Need To Know

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Land Premium Disputes In Hong Kong – Accelerated Resolution Via Arbitration

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Clyde & Co

Hong Kong Owner Successfully Appeals Against Conviction Under The Air Pollution Control Ordinance

Hong Kong Environment

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Mayer Brown

Air Pollution Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2013 Passed

Hong Kong Environment

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Mayer Brown

Building Authority Changes Rules Of Game (Again) On A&A Submissions And Ownership Proof

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Bill Seeks To Enhance Regulatory Regime Governing The Disposal Of Construction Waste On Private Land

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

HKIS Comments On Consultation Paper On Adverse Possession

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

The Increasing Influence Of Good Faith Obligations

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

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Cathro & Partners

Construction Contracts With Public Authorities With Boyana Milcheva (Bulgaria) & Changing Trends Of Korean Contractors With Prof. Hong-Sik Chung (South Korea) (Video)

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Barton Legal

It Depends – Can my SMSF engage a related party builder?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Changes to the NSW Security of Payment Act

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

New provisions – Building Industry Fairness (Security Of Payment) Act

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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