Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

Telecommuting in Hong Kong Employment Law has become increasingly relevant as organisations adapt to new working models following the COVID‑19 pandemic. While remote working has existed for decades, its large‑scale adoption marked a fundamental shift in how businesses operate.

「日前我看到一則招聘貼文。要求4年以上FastAPI經驗。我無法申請，因為我自從設計[FASTAPI]那東西以來，只有1.5年以上經驗……也許是時候重新評價『經驗 = 技巧水平』之說了」 - Sebastián Ramírez (FastAPI設計者) 引言...

僱主應當審慎考慮的法律∕合約問題 「意見調查：你認為誰是你公司實現數碼變革的推動者？ a) 行政總裁 b) 總科技主任 c) 2019冠狀病毒病 大多數的答案：c) 2019冠狀病毒病」 引言 遠程辦公不是新的工作模式。就科技領域而言，自從互聯網面世以來，遠程工作一直隨處可...

The Hong Kong Original Grant Patent System represents a significant development in Hong Kong’s patent framework, offering a direct route for inventors and businesses to seek standard patent protection locally. Introduced as part of broader reforms to modernise the intellectual property regime, the system is intended to support innovation, enhance patent quality, and improve accessibility for applicants seeking patent protection in Hong Kong.

The Significant Controllers Register Hong Kong regime forms part of Hong Kong’s corporate transparency framework and reflects its international obligations relating to anti money laundering and counter terrorist financing.

This article was co-authored by Julian So from ONC Lawyers, and Anna Lau. Introduction – Defining Green Bonds Green bonds, also known as...

When a company encounters financial difficulties, directors are subject to increased legal scrutiny under Hong Kong law. Decisions made during this period can have serious consequences, including personal liability, regulatory action, and potential disqualification. For this reason, directors must have a clear understanding of their legal duties and the risks that may arise when managing a company in financial distress.

Police unlawful seizure in Hong Kong remains a serious legal issue, particularly where improper exercise of powers results in financial loss and reputational damage. The case of Chun Sang Plastics Company Limited v Commissioner of Police & Secretary for Justice [2018] HKCFI 661 highlights the consequences of procedural failures and misuse of authority.

1. Ü bersicht Wie jedes Jahr im Februar hielt der Hongkonger Finanzminister Paul Chan am 26. Februar 2020 seine jährliche Rede zur...

Mit der Verbreitung des neuartigen Coronavirus in Mainland China, aber auch in Hongkong kommt es zu einer Häufung von Nachfragen der...

1. Legal Principles Springboard injunctions serve to eliminate or at least reduce economic loss to an employer due to obtained from the...

1. Einführung Im Frühjahr 2020 hatte die Hong Konger Regierung entschieden, der lokalen Wirtschaft mit einer weiten Anzahl von...

Incoterms 2020 form a core part of international commercial practice by providing a standardised set of rules governing the delivery of goods in cross‑border sales contracts. By clearly allocating risk, cost, and responsibility between sellers and buyers, Incoterms play a central role in reducing uncertainty and disputes in international trade transactions. The International Commercial Terms (Incoterms©) feature a series of three‑letter trade terms which each present accurate

1. Einführung Sowohl China als auch Hong Kong sind Mitglieder der Freihandelsorganisation WTO; da Hong Kong allerdings ein Teil von China...