Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

Read my Article on LinkedIn . I had no idea what an internship at a law firm would be like, but if I had to imagine, I would probably expect it to be sitting in an office all day. Well, in the summer of 2021, I found out at Ravenscroft & Schmierer . And it was nothing like I would have expected. "What we need is a court riot!", a barrister angrily exclaimed as we continued into yet another hour of waiting at Eastern Magistrates' Courts in Sai Wan Ho on Hong Kong Island.

Artificial Intelligence in Courts Justice is an increasingly discussed topic as technological advancements continue to reshape traditional sectors, including the judiciary. While artificial intelligence has been widely adopted in various industries, its role in the administration of justice raises both opportunities and important considerations.

Find me on LinkedIn . On my first day at work of my summer internship with Ravenscroft & Schmierer in Hong Kong, managing partner Stefan Schmierer gave me my first task – writing an article about offshore taxation of internet business profits in Hong Kong. Upon introducing the topic, Stefan asked, ‘Do you know what offshore taxation is?’ I did not have the slightest clue what it was. I had probably never heard of the term ever despite one year at law school. ‘No’, I meekl

Our managing partner Stefan Schmierer co-authored The Investment Guide by ADWA. It is available now, with a chapter on Hong Kong, written...

Our managing partner Stefan Schmierer was featured in an article by Echo Huang from Ignites Asia, a Financial Times service, about the...

Corporate voting is a right enjoyed by corporate shareholders allowing them to express their opinions on matters relating to the company...

“The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.” —Desmond Morris INTRODUCTION With the ever-booming development of the construction industry both in Mainland China and in Hong Kong, the number of construction disputes has also been observed to be on a steady rise. Against this backdrop, the Hong Kong Construction Arbitration Outlook continues to reflect growing demand for efficient and effective dispute resolution mechanisms. As a result, in order to ensure speedy dis

“There is more at stake here than just our lives… It is the lives around us…” —Jonathan Kent INTRODUCTION Throughout the world, the...

Read this article on LinkedIn . A day in the life of a solicitor is highly repetitive. Formulated. Simply following the client’s instructions with no autonomy at work. A legal intern would be stuck in the office all day doing simple administrative work. This was my previous impression. My latest internship revealed the reality. My impression was incorrect. Being a solicitor is much more than just preparing bundles. Rather, it involves comprehensive care and attention that is

One of the side effects of the advent of faster internet is the proliferation of streaming. With the steady deployment of 5G (fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks) all over the world, gone are the days that video streaming are limited to a special class of computer nerds. Today, from ordinary housewives to retirees, streaming of HD soap operas on their mobile during commute is becoming a common place (even for those claiming themselves not tech

There can be no doubt that the Government of Hong Kong has invested significantly in its ambition to become Asia’s premier incubation capital for start‑ups. From dedicating land for incubation centres such as Science Park and Cyberport, to allocating funding to support entrepreneurial ventures, the process of launching a business has never been more accessible.

Hong Kong adopts a territorial principle of offshore taxation: only profits that are Hong Kong‑sourced are taxable, and profits derived elsewhere can be exempted.

“Reject every form of corruption which diverts resources from the poor.” —Pope Francis INTRODUCTION With China being a signatory to the...

Personal Data Privacy Laws in Hong Kong have undergone increasing scrutiny as digital transformation accelerates across society. The rapid growth in online interaction during 2020 has highlighted both the value and vulnerability of personal data in the modern economy.