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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

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

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods ("CISG") is now law in Hong Kong, having come into effect in December 2022 under the Sale of Goods (United Nations Convention)...

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

What lawyers call a "battle of the forms" occurs when two parties, negotiating a contract, exchange conflicting standard terms during the contract negotiation...

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Policy Address 2024 - Summary Of Initiatives That May Affect The Property And Real Estate Markets

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Withers LLP

Hong Kong Policy Address 2024 – Measures Affecting Rental Accommodation

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong SAR Policy Address 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Revamping The Compulsory Sale Regime In Hong Kong - Land (Compulsory Sale For Redevelopment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Hong Kong's Extension Of Government Leases Bill Passed Into Law

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Cancellation Of "Spicy" Hong Kong Stamp Duty Measures

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

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

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

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

Hong Kong Commercial

HS

Haldanes

To Opt Out Or Not To Opt Out? – The Question Of The "Opt-Out Model" For AI Training

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Haldanes

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

Worldwide Criminal

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Hong Kong Technology

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AlixPartners

Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance To Take Effect On 1 August 2025, Welcoming A New Era For Virtual Asset Regulation

Hong Kong Technology

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Stevenson, Wong & Co

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Construction & Planning

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

BC

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

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

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

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Real Estate

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.

TL

Timothy Loh LLP

Tax Deduction For Costs Of Reinstatement Of Leased Premises

Passed on December 18, 2024, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Leased Premises Reinstatement and Allowance for Buildings and Structures) Bill 2024 ("Lease Reinstatement Costs Bill") amends the Inland Revenue Ordinance ("IRO") to permit tenants of leased premises...

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Timothy Loh LLP

What Is Dual Citizenship And How Can I Obtain It?

Dual citizenship occurs when an individual is legally recognised as a citizen of two or more countries simultaneously.

Worldwide Immigration

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Harvey Law Group

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

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Policy Address 2024 - Summary Of Initiatives That May Affect The Property And Real Estate Markets

Hong Kong Real Estate

WL

Withers LLP

Hong Kong SAR Policy Address 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Revamping The Compulsory Sale Regime In Hong Kong - Land (Compulsory Sale For Redevelopment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Borderless Living: The Importance Of Global Mobility And Multiple Citizenships

Worldwide Immigration

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Harvey Law Group

Hong Kong Investor Program: Your Questions Answered

Hong Kong Strategy

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Harvey Law Group

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

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.

TL

Timothy Loh LLP

Tax Deduction For Costs Of Reinstatement Of Leased Premises

Passed on December 18, 2024, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Leased Premises Reinstatement and Allowance for Buildings and Structures) Bill 2024 ("Lease Reinstatement Costs Bill") amends the Inland Revenue Ordinance ("IRO") to permit tenants of leased premises...

TL

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

MB

Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Policy Address 2024 – Measures Affecting Rental Accommodation

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Hong Kong's Extension Of Government Leases Bill Passed Into Law

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Concealed Risks And Legal Exposures For Unauthorised Building Works And Illegal Structures

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Proposal To Streamline Land Lease Extensions In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Clarification On Land Registrar's Right To Withhold Registration

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

COVID-19 Related Circulars Or Guidance (Non-Exhaustive) Published By Financial Services Regulators Of Hong Kong (Last Updated: 26 June 2023)

Hong Kong Coronavirus

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Mayer Brown

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Barton Legal

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Cooper Grace Ward

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Resolut Partners

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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