Professional Services/Legal
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.
Gov’t launches pro-bono mediation scheme for water seepage disputes
Parties can conduct mediation by submitting a request through eBRAM’s platform.
Gov’t launches consultation on toy safety updates
The affected product categories include babies' dummies, baby walking frames, and bottle teats.
New bill cuts tax for assisted reproductive services
The tax deduction is one of the measures announced in the 2023 Policy Address to promote fertility.
Gov't updates safety code at work in confined spaces
The Labour Department will continue to conduct surprise inspections.
Mayer Brown establishes two independent law firms in HK
Mayer Brown Hong Kong LLP comprises more than 20 lawyers.
NAMI fails to meet key performance targets over five-year period
It has an average shortfall of 17 projects.
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