Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

Access to justice is a fundamental principle of Hong Kong's legal system. The ability to enforce legal rights, defend proceedings, and obtain a fair hearing should not depend solely on an individual's financial resources. However, legal representation can be expensive, particularly where disputes involve multiple hearings, expert evidence, appeals, or complex legal issues.

At Ravenscroft & Schmierer, we are delighted to announce that Ms Yami Ng has officially been admitted as an Associate Solicitor, marking an important milestone in her legal career and the next chapter of her professional journey with the firm.

The reopening of the redeveloped Huanggang Port marks one of the most significant developments in cross-boundary travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen in recent years.

Ravenscroft & Schmierer is proud to announce its continued recognition in the 2026 edition of the asialaw rankings, marking the firm's fourth consecutive year of inclusion among Hong Kong's recognised law firms. Once again, the firm has been ranked as a Notable Firm in both Corporate and M&A and Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong SAR.

Conflicts of interest can undermine trust, damage businesses, and lead to significant legal liability. The No-Conflict Rule is one of the most important principles of fiduciary law, requiring fiduciaries to avoid situations where their personal interests conflict, or may conflict, with the interests of those they are obliged to protect.

In 2026, the use of offshore trusts to hold shares in Hong Kong listed companies has become increasingly common among founders and high-net-worth individuals in China. These structures are often used for succession planning, asset protection, and international listings.

Closing a company in Hong Kong is a formal legal process that requires compliance with both Companies Registry and Inland Revenue Department (IRD) requirements. The appropriate method depends on the company's financial situation, business activities, assets, and liabilities.

The Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap. 653) ("PCICSO") came into effect on 1 January 2026, marking Hong Kong's first dedicated cybersecurity legislation aimed specifically at protecting critical infrastructure and essential computer systems.

In April 2026, the Hong Kong Immigration Department introduced a procedural change that affects Hong Kong visa renewal applications.

Finally, you’ve completed your First Legal State Examination or even your Referendariat and successfully passed your second legal State Examination, now comes the question “Can I begin my legal career internationally, and if so, how?”.

When a key employee leaves a business, employers often worry about more than simply filling a vacancy. They may be concerned about losing clients, confidential information, trade secrets, and even other employees who could follow the departing individual to a competitor.

Corporate lawyers are the legal professionals behind many of the most important business decisions a company will ever make. Whether a business is launching a startup, raising investment, negotiating contracts, acquiring another company, or expanding into new markets, corporate lawyers help ensure those decisions are legally sound and commercially practical.

Cross‑border e‑commerce (“CBEC”) is now a core growth strategy for businesses selling goods internationally online. In 2026, companies of all sizes use online platforms, global marketplaces, and direct‑to‑consumer websites to reach overseas customers without establishing physical retail operations abroad.

If you are researching what a chartered company secretary is, you may be wondering whether your business needs one and how the role differs from a standard company secretary.