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Is Hong Kong the future capital for cross-border dispute resolution and international mediation?
Hong Kong's legal hub status is becoming ever more prominent in the region, matching well to its already established superconnector status in cross-border business. Adding the HQ of IOMed to its ranks in May 2025, Hong Kong has added to its attractiveness as a jurisdiction for settling disputes through mediation: a welcome addition to our ever more connected world.

David Ravenscroft
Jun 27
MIA Defendants and How to Serve Them Court Documents: Substituted Service in Hong Kong
Courts offer alternative (substitute) methods for serving Defendants in Hong Kong with documents in case ordinary service is unsuccesful. This article lays out the various methods available to solicitors when a Defendant has 'gone missing' and the substitute methods need to be employed for the court case to be able to continue

Kelly Leung
Jun 26
Transfer of Business (Protection of Creditors) Ordinance - an overview
This article provides a simplified overview of the Transfer of Business (Protection of Creditors) Ordinance. This ordinance regulates the transfer of (part of) a business from a seller to a buyer, not only with respect to the actual process of the transfer but mainly with respect to the interests of any creditors or other third parties involved.

Stefan Schmierer
May 29
AI and Copyright (Part 2): Balancing Innovation, Protection, and Economic Models
Following part 1 on AI and copyright, part 2 asks the question: does regulating AI stifle innovation? The article looks at this and reflects on business opportunities of AI's unquenchable thirst for original human content to train on. The latest on legal developments in this 2 piece article by Litigation Partner Anna Lau and Ashley Zhu

Anna Lau
May 28
Ravenscroft & Schmierer Maintains ‘Notable’ Ranking in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025
Ravenscroft & Schmierer, a leading law firm in Hong Kong maintains ‘Notable’ ranking in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025

Ravenscroft & Schmierer
May 13
More Than Just Paperwork: My HR Internship in the Legal Industry
I never expected my summer vacation (winter, for those in the northern hemisphere) to lead me to the world of Human Resources (HR) at a...

Lavanda Wong
Apr 29
2025 Economic Outlook: Diversification Key Amongst Wavering Tech Stocks, Tariffs and Changing China Attitudes
Senior finance and investment professionals sharing their views at a recent panel discussion, covering tariffs, AI and changing China attitudes.

Jan-Patrik Reimann
Apr 28
AI and Copyright (Part 1): Legal Controversies and the Boundaries of Authorisation
Does AI infringe on copyright? Does the fair use defense apply? This ongoing debate shows the need for updated legislation, adapted to not only the current situation but foreseeing the direction that the AI topic will take - a near impossible task. In the meantime, a possible solution to copyright infringement hovers around opt-out and opt-in approaches, both flawed but a stopgap where needed. The latest on legal developments in this 2 piece article by Litigation Partner Anna

Anna Lau
Apr 28
EU Law update: the “First Omnibus Package” – leniency or invitation for more stringent member state regulation?
Announced in February 2025, the First Omnibus Package aims to placate critisicm on the EU's flagship CSG initiatives - an outline.

Stefan Schmierer
Mar 20
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