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Johnson Stokes & Master names new senior partner
Johnson Stokes & Master names new senior partner
Geoffrey Chan succeeds Terence Tung, who held the role for 10 years.
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Hong Kong to establish international commercial court
The planned court will handle complex, high-value international and cross-border commercial disputes.
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WSD reports device loss with data from 495 households
The device was lost during meter-reading.
Unauthorised access exposes personal data of 6,800 CSD workers
Personal data relating to serving and former staff was subject to unauthorised access.
Hong Kong unleashes $80m "IP Blitz" to monetise local patents
The 2026 Budget backs IP Academy and pilot scheme to turn R&D into tradable assets.
BVI Court sets March hearing for Road King unit's liquidation
This follows the company’s announcements since November 2025.
Hong Kong criticises Panama court ruling on Hutchison ports
The ruling raises concerns over the legal treatment of Hong Kong companies operating in the country.
Top 10 Under 40: Hong Kong’s young lawyers making waves
One led high-profile cross-border insolvencies, including the ‘Natural Dairy’ case.
Law firms boost hiring for deal, restructuring lawyers
There’s also strong demand for aviation, shipping, and construction advice.
Hong Kong retains 24th place in World Justice Rule of Law Index
However, the city saw slight declines in scores related to open government and fundamental rights.
International Organization for Mediation opens new headquarters
The site in Old Wan Chai will hold mediations for international disputes.
Court fines firm for obstructing SFC investigations
Investigations relate to suspected initial public offering fraud and misleading information.
Customs arrest four in $2.6b money laundering bust
Mobile phones, computers, company and bank documents, and bank cards were seized.
Gov’t, WIPO ink deal on IP judgments database
It will submit IP rulings from its courts to the database.
Gov’t sanctions catering company for displacing local workers
The Labour department will not process the company's applications to import workers for two years.
Gov’t terminates all contracts linked to water fraud
Authorities said XDX and related firms can no longer meet their contracts.
Security law annotations updated
Covers new cases up to January 31 this year.
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