Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

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...

Read my article on LinkedIn. Last summer, before starting the PCLL, I spent one month with Ravenscroft & Schmierer, a full-service law...

Thanks to the relatively low tax rate, Hong Kong has long been one of the renowned locations for business registration. Specifically, the adoption of the territorial principle which could lead to offshore taxation allowed tax exemption for foreign-sourced profits, leading to situations where profits generated by a Hong Kong entity were not taxable in Hong Kong and were also not taxable in other jurisdictions.

Virtual Asset Regulation Hong Kong has undergone significant development with the introduction of the Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill 2022. The proposed framework establishes a licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers and introduces regulatory clarity aimed at enhancing market integrity, investor protection, and compliance with international standards.

Author: David Ravenscroft , Senior Consultant Nowadays, mediation is placed under the heading ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’, an apparent adjunct to the main branch of justice. Yet, if we look back to its origins, mediation appears at the beginning of every civilization (whether Chinese, ancient Greek, Islamic or any other) whenever elders sought to resolve disputes impartially and peacefully. The key feature, then and now, is that disputants should take part in and constru

Dank der vergleichsweise niedrigen Steuersätze ist Hongkong seit langem eine renommierte Adresse für die Gründung von Unternehmen....

Over the past few years, the VA (virtual asset) market gained a lot of traction, with a total market capitalisation pushing past the USD 1 trillion mark. Regrettably, due to a multitude of factors, we are now experiencing a crypto winter. This includes crypto-centric factors such as the Terra Luna cryptocurrency coin meltdown and the withdrawal halt by Celsius, a now bankrupt cryptocurrency lending company. However, macro factors including high inflation and rising interest r

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