Professional Services/Legal

Gov’t loses tapes containing personal data of 76,000 individuals

The risk of leakage is "extremely low," the Official Receiver's Office said. 
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Gov’t to launch award system to combat tenancy abuse

The Housing Authority will offer a $3,000 cash reward to informants.

Legislative Council approves Companies Amendment Bill

The amendment ordinance will be published in the Gazette on 17 January.

New investment scheme to ‘relax’ asset assessments

It is expected to rake in $24b investment into Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s most notable lawyers under 40

Eleven men and nine women made it to the list.

Gov't approves bill to resolve payment issues in construction sector

The ordinance will be published in the Government Gazette on 27 December.

Hong Kong crypto, compliance lawyers may be in high demand in 2025

Legal experts in finance, restructuring, tech and licensing will have an edge.

Construction and Inland Revenue Bills up for second reading

The Stablecoins, Ozone Layer Protection, and Private Columbaria Bills will be introduced.

Gov't seeks feedback on proposed amendments to Food Adulteration Regulations

The public can submit their views on the proposals via email or post until 16 February.

Gov't strengthens oversight of residential care homes operations

The Social Welfare Department updated the Code of Practice in October.

CSD to fully implement new visitors service

The articles will be directly delivered to the correctional institutions by the supplier.

Government to launch Anti-rodent Charter

FEHD will provide free anti-rodent technical support.

Gov't unveils roadmap for sustainability disclosure in Hong Kong

It mandates compliance with the ISSB standards for public entities by 2028.

New bill adjusts exemption criteria for private columbaria licence

It will allow ‘pre-cut-off columbaria’ to continue operation and avert ash disposal.

HK gov’t to review criteria, scope of TAVA scheme eligibility

This is due to reports of individuals defrauding the said scheme.