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"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

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

In Sze Fung Engineering Limited v Trevi Construction Company Limited [2025] HKCA 278, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal ("CA") ruled that the "back to back" wording in that case...

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

The second and third reading of the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill concluded at the Legislative Council on 18 December 2024.

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

This year's Policy Address was announced on 16 October 2024. The Government has introduced a series of measures to boost the economy and improve people's livelihood...

Hong Kong Real Estate

WL

Withers LLP

Hong Kong Policy Address 2024 – Measures Affecting Rental Accommodation

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

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

MB

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

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

MB

Mayer Brown

Clarification On Land Registrar's Right To Withhold Registration

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

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

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

HS

Haldanes

Competition Litigation Comparative Guide

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Haldanes

HR's Data Strategy: Implementing Gen AI Guidelines In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Technology

LS

Lewis Silkin

Cybersecurity: Lessons To Learn From The Recent SFC Thematic Review

Hong Kong Technology

TD

Tanner De Witt

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Construction & Planning

"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?

In Sze Fung Engineering Limited v Trevi Construction Company Limited [2025] HKCA 278, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal ("CA") ruled that the "back to back" wording in that case...

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

On behalf of China City Construction (International) Co., Limited (In Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation) ("CCCI") and Dingway Investment Limited (In Compulsory Liquidation) ("Dingway")...

Hong Kong Litigation

TD

Tanner De Witt

Government Issues Model Adjudication Documents

Hong Kong Litigation

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

Hong Kong SAR Policy Address 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

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

Hong Kong Litigation

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills

Hong Kong Extends Incentives To Foreign SMEs That Register In HK

Hong Kong Government

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The Sovereign Group

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Real Estate

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

HG

Harvey Law Group

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

The second and third reading of the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill concluded at the Legislative Council on 18 December 2024.

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

This year's Policy Address was announced on 16 October 2024. The Government has introduced a series of measures to boost the economy and improve people's livelihood...

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

HG

Harvey Law Group

Hong Kong Investor Program: Your Questions Answered

Hong Kong Strategy

HG

Harvey Law Group

Golden Visas In Europe: A Comparison, And Where They Stand Now

Worldwide Immigration

HG

Harvey Law Group

Does Renouncing U.S. Citizenship Work For Me?

Worldwide Immigration

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Harvey Law Group

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

Hong Kong Policy Address 2024 – Measures Affecting Rental Accommodation

With the Government's push to attract talents to Hong Kong in the past years, rental accommodation has become a hot topic in the city, whether under the auspices of student accommodation, talent housing, workers dormitories or otherwise.

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

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

On 26 June 2024, the Legislative Council (LegCo) passed the Extension of Government Leases Bill (Bill) into law (Ordinance). The Ordinance is set to take effect on 5 July 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

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

Hong Kong has been struck by typhoons and heavy rainstorms before, but never by both within the space of two short weeks, nor with such severity.

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Proposal To Streamline Land Lease Extensions In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

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

MB

Mayer Brown

Recent Decisions On Compulsory Sale Applications In Hong Kong In Relation To 100% Owned Lot And Calculation Of Ownership Threshold

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Impact Of National Security Clause On Property Developers, Owners And Tenants In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Real Estate

WL

Withers LLP

Unleashing Redevelopment Potential Of Hong Kong's Old Buildings: Proposal To Relax Requirements For Compulsory Sale Regime

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

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Understanding Retail vs. Commercial Leases: Why Legal Guidance is Essential

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PCL Lawyers

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

Do I need a co-ownership agreement?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Highlights - Evolving Structures And Strategies For Real Estate Alternatives (Video)

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Resolut Partners

What Queensland construction subcontractors should do when they are not getting paid - but usually do not

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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