Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

This article provides a simplified overview of the Transfer of Business (Protection of Creditors) Ordinance. This ordinance regulates the transfer of (part of) a business from a seller to a buyer, not only with respect to the actual process of the transfer but mainly with respect to the interests of any creditors or other third parties involved.

Following part 1 on AI and copyright, part 2 asks the question: does regulating AI stifle innovation? The article looks at this and reflects on business opportunities of AI's unquenchable thirst for original human content to train on. The latest on legal developments in this 2 piece article by Litigation Partner Anna Lau and Ashley Zhu

Ravenscroft & Schmierer, a leading law firm in Hong Kong maintains ‘Notable’ ranking in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025

Author: Lavanda Wong, Intern I never expected my summer vacation (winter, for those in the northern hemisphere) to lead me to the world of Human Resources (HR) at a law firm, but that’s exactly what happened when I joined Ravenscroft & Schmierer. What started as a way to gain experience and make good use of my extended break in Hong Kong turned into an opportunity to learn, grow, and step outside my comfort zone. Going into the internship, I knew HR was important, but I had n

Senior finance and investment professionals sharing their views at a recent panel discussion, covering tariffs, AI and changing China attitudes.

Does AI infringe on copyright? Does the fair use defense apply? This ongoing debate shows the need for updated legislation, adapted to not only the current situation but foreseeing the direction that the AI topic will take - a near impossible task. In the meantime, a possible solution to copyright infringement hovers around opt-out and opt-in approaches, both flawed but a stopgap where needed. The latest on legal developments in this 2 piece article by Litigation Partner Anna

Announced in February 2025, the First Omnibus Package aims to placate critisicm on the EU's flagship CSG initiatives - an outline.

Our firm provides various internships - in this essay Amenah looks back on her time with us as a notary intern: wills, apostilles and AML!

Basel III rules are in effect since 1 January 2025 - what does this mean for Hong Kong banks? An essay on the Basel Accords.

Internet fraud continues to be on the rise and is showing no signs of slowing down. This alarming trend makes it essential to remain vigilant. Unknown calls, phishing emails, and suspicious text messages are red flags that require our immediate attention. Recognising these unusual activities, especially those requesting personal information, is crucial for identifying potential scams.

Hong Kong Budget 2025/2026 – third consecutive deficit, cost-cutting needed as revenues remain low, 10,000 public servants' posts to be cut

Privacy Laws in Hong Kong are set to be amended following developments in AI and increased cross-border data transfers - a legal update.

Exploring CEPA, Hong Kong first FTA and its main trade enabler with the Mainland of China. We look at its advantages and recent updates.

Same-sex marriage in Hong Kong is as of yet not possible, thankfully there is progress in recognising same-sex unions and awarding rights