Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

As of 1 December 2022 an important legal change is set to take place for international businesses doing business in or with Hong Kong: the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (“CISG”) will apply from now on. How this will affect international trade will be outlined and explained in this article.

Author: Janine Sauerborn Understanding Hong Kong Double Taxation Agreements Everybody who deals with the topic of taxes will come into contact with a double taxation agreement , or DTA , at some point and will realise that it is not as bad as it sounds. This article provides an overview of Hong Kong double taxation agreements , explains why they exist, and how they operate in practice. The Basic Problem That Double Taxation Agreements Address In order to understand what a Dou

Janine Sauerborn hat ihr Rechtsreferendariat über drei Monate hinaus bei der Kanzlei Ravenscroft & Schmierer vervollständigt. Zusammen...

Jeder, der sich mit dem Thema Steuern befasst, wird irgendwann mit einem Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen (DBA) in Kontakt kommen und...

Für alle, die Hong Kongs Steuersystem in den letzten Jahren oder Jahrzehnten insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Besteuerung von...

If you have assets in multiple jurisdictions, sooner or later the question arises on how to manage your estate so that your interests are protected after death. The most straightforward answer is making a will. The design of a will, however, depends on the jurisdiction in which the will is to take effect and your choice of law.

Due to the pandemic and subsequent economic downturn since 2020, the number of telecom and internet fraud cases has climbed. Upgraded fraud tactics, like impersonating police officers or other government officials to prey on susceptible victims, and overseas operations in regions like northern Myanmar and Laos, have made fighting the fraudsters more challenging for local authorities.

The “Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Bill” clarifies that “one country, two systems” is not merely a phrase, but an evolving legal reality. A further step has now been taken towards simplifying the recognition and enforcement of judgments between Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Author: Erica So, Trainee Solicitor Co-Author: Sapphire Wong, Summer Intern The 'Gig Economy' is a free-market system, where people...

When one thinks of fundraising activities for a good cause, you might automatically think of large and fancy fundraising galas with people in dinner jackets, bow ties and dazzling dresses, accompanied by an auction or an expensive dinner. How so? Traditionally, fundraising galas are a solidified method of successfully raising large sums of money within wealthier communities. However, with the Covid-19 restrictions in Hong Kong, organising a large-scale fundraising event has b

The Shark Free Company Hong Kong initiative reflects growing corporate awareness of sustainability and environmental responsibility. By committing to eliminate shark fin from business practices, companies contribute to wider efforts aimed at protecting marine ecosystems and promoting ethical standards in Hong Kong.

During my summer holidays in Hong Kong, I interned at Ravenscroft & Schmierer. This provided me with an opportunity to grow and understand more of how a law firm operates. A twist from the stereotype of a Hong Kong Solicitor On my first day, I had the firm’s employee manual and compliance policies immaculately placed on my desk. Jan-Patrik, my supervisor, asked me to read them meticulously and let him know if anything was unclear. Upon thorough reading of the documents,

This is a report from one of our clients, a Hong Kong permanent resident. After a family holiday abroad and upon her return to Hong Kong,...

Im Rahmen des Rechtsreferendariats hat man in Deutschland als angehender Anwalt die Möglichkeit, zumindest Teilabschnitte im Ausland zu...