Professional Services/Legal
Gov’t names Benjamin Chan as new Commissioner of Inland Revenue
Gov’t names Benjamin Chan as new Commissioner of Inland Revenue
Chan will succeed Tam Tai-pang.
Lam promotes Hong Kong's legal services in Kuala Lumpur visit
One highlight of the discussion was Malaysia's need for cross-jurisdictional legal services.
Treasury Bureau reports positive feedback on paperless corporate communications proposals
The bureau is drafting the amendment bill and will introduce it to the Legislative Council.
Paperless corporate communication proposals have received...
PCPD finds 23 blind ads, convicts 26 over doxxing
It has received 57 enquiries and 11 complaints regarding Blind Ads.
Customs investigates closure of fitness and beauty chain Physical
The investigation led to an arrest of two of its directors.
HKFindlawyer.com debuts lawyer search feature with user ratings and reviews
This will help the public find trustworthy legal services.
Excellence Singapore steps into HK, China market with new services
This aims to address the influx of Chinese businesses seeking business frameworks within Singapore.
Police Force launches recruitment app
This allows people to submit and track their police job applications.
Hong Kong adopts hybrid legislative for tax regulation revisions
This will take effect for fiscal years beginning on or after 1 January 2025.
GBA Contract simplifies data transfers for Hong Kong businesses
New regime streamlines cross-border data compliance.
Support centre launched for minority owners in compulsory sale disputes
Over 60 lawyers and 30 surveyors offer free advisory through seminars.
Gov’t launches consultation on AI Copyright Law reform
It will address issues such as copyright protection for AI-generated works and infringement liability.
Stephenson Harwood fosters knowledge-sharing in new office
The legal firm’s Quarry Bay office has a centralised social hub and collaboration zone for learning by osmosis.
Hong Kong and Mainland establish GBA legal cooperation platform
The platform advances judicial and legal matters in GBA.
Hong Kong regulators enhance collaborative efforts in enforcement
Strategic collaborations streamline investigations and enforcement efforts.
Hong Kong and Chongqing Municipal expand cooperation in legal services
This also aims to boost economic growth.
HK promotes legal services in the UAE
CJ Lam highlighted HK's role as a one-stop platform for nations accessing China.
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