Articles

Chloe Lau

Sep 26

Legal Update: Deposit Protection Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2024 – improvements to enhance Hong Kong’s banking attractiveness

Deposits in HK banks are guaranteed under the Deposit Protection Scheme. This article covers a recent amendment to the scheme.

Isaac Tsang

Sep 20

Separate Regimes for Crypto Currency?

Working as a notary intern with our firm in the Summer of 2024, Isaac Tsang reflects on crypto currency regulations

Rachel Fung

Sep 13

From the Recital Hall to the Cubicle: can these two opposites make a whole?

Rachel Fung sums up her time with Ravenscroft & Schmierer while arguing for extra-curricular activities to produce more all-round lawyers.

Ravenscroft & Schmierer

Sep 12

Ravenscroft & Schmierer Ranked for the second consecutive time as ‘Notable’ in asialaw

For the second consecutive time, Ravenscroft & Schmierer, a leading Hong Kong law firm, has been recognised as a ‘notable’ firm by asialaw

Alexandra Robinette

Sep 4

Beyond the books: how leading a Campus Ambassador Programme transformed my professional skills

Alex Robinette recounts her time as a Campus Ambassador with Ravenscroft & Schmierer and provides tips for prospective candidates

Stefan Schmierer

Aug 29

The European Union’s CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive) - much the same as the German LKSG but with nuances

The EU has published details on its supply chain law called the CSDDD. Member states have 2 years to implement it into national law.

Erica So

Aug 16

AI-Driven E-Discovery Tools: Essential for Better Practice?

The legal industry, known to be profoundly traditional, is seeing an evolution driven by advances TAR, an AI enabled tool

Samantha Bradley

Jul 30

SLAPP Back: Essential updates on SLAPPs

SLAPPs are legal actions that are abusive and an improper use of the legal system. Thankfully measures to curb SLAPPs are on the rise.

Yini Wu

May 30

Can the dual HK legal professions - Barristers vs. Solicitors - be unified?

Law practice in Hong Kong is split into two branches: barristers and solicitors. Recently, calls to unify the professions have gotten louder