Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

Hong Kong, renowned as a major global financial center, has witnessed a concerning surge in international internet fraud in recent years, with internet fraud Hong Kong court cases becoming increasingly prominent. Victims of such fraudulent activities often find themselves wiring money to Hong Kong‑based bank accounts held by deceitful individuals. These ill‑gotten funds are then immediately transferred through a series of international transactions, rendering them exceedingly

Arbitration in Hong Kong Stay Proceedings continues to develop through judicial clarification, reinforcing the city’s reputation as a leading arbitration hub. The decision in Li Wenjun v Chen Chunhui [2023] HKCFI 405 provides important guidance on how the courts approach applications to stay court proceedings in favour of arbitration.

Hong Kong has taken a significant step in addressing the economic well-being of its workers by raising the minimum wage from $37.5 to...

Author: Samantha Bradley, Consultant A New Tax Concession for Hong Kong Single Family Offices The Hong Kong government has set out its ambition to host 200 family offices in Hong Kong by 2025. The government perceives this sector to be of broad benefit to Hong Kong due to the multiplier effect on professional services, capital markets, venture capital and private philanthropy. On 24 March 2023, the government issued a policy statement on the development of family office busin

The Cryptocurrencies' Legal Status in Hong Kong has undergone significant development following recent judicial decisions, providing greater clarity for investors, financial institutions, and digital asset participants. As Hong Kong continues its ambition to position itself as a leading global digital asset hub, legal recognition of cryptocurrencies plays a central role in shaping market confidence and regulatory certainty.

I interned part-time at Ravenscroft & Schmierer while simultaneously studying a combined degree between HKBU and Sciences Po Bordeaux and studying a LLB remotely at Paris Panthéon-Assas. But why, and how? Keep reading to find out! Read my article on LinkedIn and watch my internship experience video here . Dressed for the company photoshoot. Three Degrees and an Internship: How I Made it Work I am currently studying at HKBU (Hong Kong Baptist University), in a combined degre

Ravenscroft & Schmierer is proud to announce that it now is an institutional supporter of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations by...

Author: Kelly Leung , Trainee Solicitor | Co-Author: Tajriyan Siddiqui , Marketing Assistant From corporate law to criminal trials, read about my experience of the arraignment, jury empanelment, witness calling, and verdict day in a high-profile armed robbery case. Introduction to the Hong Kong Criminal Trial Process Being a trainee solicitor sees me mostly handling corporate and probate cases. Representing a client at a criminal trial over an armed robbery case however, was

Our managing partner Stefan Schmierer co-authored the 2023 Investment Guide by ADWA (Alliance of German Business Lawyers in Asia). The...

Unser Managing Partner Stefan Schmierer ist Co-Autor des Investment Guide 2023 von ADWA (Allianz Deutscher Wirtschaftsanwälte in Asien)....

Read my article on LinkedIn and watch my internship experience video here. Walking along Connaught Road West. The study of law is...

The Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (“CO”), alongside provisions of the companies’ own articles of association, govern the mode of holding general meetings of shareholders for Hong Kong incorporated companies. In accordance with section 584 of the CO, a company may hold a general meeting in two or more locations using any technology that allows company members who are not in the same location to listen, speak, and vote at the meeting.

According to the recently released 2022 case statistics, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has had its highest...

The 2023-24 budget was released today, 22 February 2023, by Hong Kong's financial secretary, with the following key highlights: Economic...