Professional Services/Legal
Hong Kong adopts hybrid legislative for tax regulation revisions
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.
New arrangement eases IP suits between Mainland and Hong Kong
Firms in Hong Kong can now act against Mainland infringers without dual proceedings.
New law aids HK businesses against Mainland infringers
Reciprocal legal enforcement aids cross-border commerce.
Gov't seeks feedback on revised Private Columbaria Ordinance
The public can send feedback until 2 June.
HK and Saudi Arabia strengthen dispute resolution collaboration
The Department of Justice plans to visit to promote HK's legal services.
Hong Kong sets GBA mediator standards, requires training
Applicants must also have at least three years experience as a mediator.
YOOV's reverse merger reinforces AI market dynamics
Stephenson Harwood's Hong Kong corporate team has advised YOOV Group on its proposed reverse merger on NASDAQ.
Gov’t assures better business environment under new national security ordinance
The public consultation on the law received 98.6% positive responses.
Gov’t to enact new national security ordinance on 23 March
The measure focuses on three objectives.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Commentary
How commercial spaces must adapt to changing consumer expectations
AI, data centres, and the coming energy supercycle in Hong Kong
Reinsurance beyond borders: How Hong Kong can strengthen Asia’s risk-sharing architecture
Hong Kong hospitality insights: Robust investment, tourism expansion, and operational recovery
Hong Kong’s insurance boom is facing a financing test
In the age of AI, creativity is the decisive advantage
Hong Kong cleared stablecoins for take-off. Getting them to work across Asia is the hard part