Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

Author: Stefan Schmierer, Managing Partner Recognition Of Foreign Judgements In Hong Kong is an important consideration for businesses and individuals involved in cross-border disputes. Where a successful party obtains a judgment outside Hong Kong, it may be necessary to enforce that judgment against assets located in Hong Kong. There are two procedures for obtaining legal authority for enforcement within Hong Kong. Firstly, a foreign judgment may be enforced through the comm

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Mergers and Acquisitions in Hong Kong play a central role in corporate growth, restructuring, and investment strategy. Companies operating in Hong Kong frequently engage in transactions involving the sale, purchase, or combination of businesses, requiring careful consideration of legal structure, due diligence, and risk allocation.

The email, that blessing and curse of modern life, has given rise in recent years to multiple criminal activities. An example of this is when an unscrupulous individual hacks into a person’s or company’s email account and intercepts correspondence in which directions are given for the transfer of money, for example for payment of goods.

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After a loved one dies relations have the added burden at a time of bereavement of winding up the estate. The assets in the estate will be frozen from the date of death so there can be temporary hardship for dependents. There are two types of administration of estates, depending upon whether the deceased left a will.

Applications may be made to the Court for: 1) the grant of probate of the will, or letters of administration of the estate if there is no will, of a deceased person. 2) the revocation of a grant already made. 3) a decree pronouncing for or against the validity of a will.

Author: Stefan Schmierer , Managing Partner Understanding Prenuptial Agreements in Hong Kong A prenuptial agreement is a signed and written contract entered into by parties to a prospective marriage. The agreement sets out how their assets and liabilities are to be divided if the marriage is later dissolved. The terms in the agreement will usually cover the divisions of capital and earnings . The agreement may also specify the financial and custodial arrangements for childr

Custody Care and Control in Hong Kong is a key issue following divorce, particularly where parents are unable to reach agreement on arrangements for their children. Hong Kong law prioritises the welfare of the child, with courts focusing on long‑term decision making, daily care arrangements, and access rights to maintain relationships with both parents.

Trademark Registration Hong Kong is an important step for businesses seeking to protect their brand identity and distinguish their goods or services in a competitive market. A registered trademark provides legal recognition and helps prevent unauthorised use by competitors, supporting long term brand development and commercial certainty.

The Hong Kong Court’s Power to Grant Interim Injunctions In cases where there is a real risk that a Defendant or intended Defendant will dissipate assets to avoid a claim, Hong Kong injunction applications may be made to the Hong Kong Court, which may upon application order that the Defendant's assets be frozen until the determination of the claim. If the writ has not yet been issued the Plaintiff will have to undertake to do so forthwith. Mareva Injunctions in Hong Kong Free

The recent dilemma of the Inland Revenue Services’ attempt to tax both the Duchess of Cambridge and their royal baby highlights how even royals cannot escape the need for good tax planning.

稅務部最近試圖向劍橋公爵夫人及皇室小成員徵稅，結果進退兩難，突顯人人都需要做好稅務計劃，即連皇室成員也不例外。 在Commissioner of Inland Revenue V. Li & Fung (Trading) Ltd [2011] HKCFI 261案（HCIA...

This article was co-authored by Joshua Chu from ONC Lawyers. There is an old English saying, “manners maketh man”. It essentially means...