Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

“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.

“When I first heard about Bitcoin, I thought it was impossible. How can you have a purely digital currency? Can’t I just copy your hard...

This article is co-authored by Stefan Schmierer and Kayley H Also called blank‑check companies, SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) are shell firms that list on a stock exchange with the sole purpose of raising capital for an acquisition. They have become an increasingly popular route for start‑ups to access public investors, while also offering significant upside for their sponsors. As interest grows globally, SPACs are increasingly viewed as an alternative to the

引言 縱觀全球，網絡攻擊不斷激增，對機構來說，制定適用的網絡安全危機管理應變計劃（「應變計劃」），能帶來生死截然不同的結果。 應變計劃，機構的資訊技術團隊可倚靠的一套工具和指引，可幫助找出（觀察）網絡安全威脅，進行定位，及在消除（行動）網絡安全威脅後恢復正常。...

人類相互連接日漸緊密，每個人都有責任保護網絡空間。」- Newton Lee 「有研究估計，網絡罪行將每年給世界造成六萬億美元損失。損失之大，使創新和投資的誘因有減低的危險，而且比全球所有毒品交易的總和都要賺錢」- David Kennedy 引言...

Most people upon the realisation that they are the victims of a cyber-fraud will panic. Question arises as to whether they should (i) contact the recipient banks, (ii) the police or (ii) get a lawyer to obtain an injunction.

“The secret of crisis management is not good vs. bad, it’s preventing the bad from getting worse.” - Andy Gilman Introduction With the...

“As the world is increasingly interconnected, everyone shares the responsibility of securing cyberspace.” - Newton Lee “By some...