Hong Kong Legal Articles & Insights

Earlier today on 28 February 2024, the Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, Mr Paul Chan, released the budget for 2024/2025.

The new ordinance for reciprocal recognition of judgements between HK and the Mainland will help cross-border parties do business

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks a profound transformation in ESG regulation compliance

Tokenized Securities Hong Kong are receiving increasing attention as regulatory clarity begins to emerge in relation to digital assets and tokenisation. Recent guidance from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) provides important direction for financial institutions and intermediaries seeking to explore Real‑World Asset tokenisation within a regulated framework.

Author: Anna Lau , Partner In today’s interconnected digital world, cybersecurity breaches have become increasingly common, posing major legal and ethical challenges. When sensitive information is compromised, consequences can be severe for individuals and organisations alike. This was the case with the recent cybersecurity breach at Hong Kong’s Cyberport, a leading government‑owned technology hub. The incident, as well as the limited reporting surrounding it, raises signific

Author: Yini Wu , Company Secretary / Paralegal The Hong Kong Company Registry (the "Registry") continues its implementation of a Unique Business Identifier (the "UBI") for all entities under the administration of the Registrar; a project originally started in November 2021. The Business Registration Number (the "BRN”), which is given to a company during its incorporation process by the Business Registration Office of the Inland Revenue Department (the "IRD") in Hong Kong, wi

Author: Jasmine Ip, Paralegal Hong Kong's vibrant cityscape is often accompanied by unpredictable weather conditions. To ensure the well-being and safety of its residents and businesses, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issues weather warnings to alert the public about potential hazards. These warnings play a vital role helping individuals and companies make informed decisions and take appropriate actions during adverse weather situations. It is certainly recommended to pay at

Author: Stefan Schmierer, Managing Partner Good news for frequent travelers to China, and for those who have always wanted to visit but were deterred by the visa application procedure: Mainland China has launched a trial visa-free travel policy for 5 EU nationalities, namely France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia. As announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, this policy starts on December 1, 2023 and will last for one year. From the outset

Enforcement of arbitral awards in Hong Kong on public policy grounds remains a critical area of legal development, particularly in cross‑border disputes involving Mainland China awards. While Hong Kong courts maintain a pro‑arbitration stance, recent decisions demonstrate that enforcement remains subject to strict procedural fairness standards.

Author: Kelly Leung , Trainee Solicitor Losing a loved one is undoubtedly a challenging experience. But dealing with their assets and financial affairs adds an additional layer of complexity and stress to the grieving process. If your loved one held assets or accounts in Hong Kong, it is important to understand the inheritance process in Hong Kong requires for managing and distributing their estate. Whether it is bank accounts, property, investments or other assets, this arti

Author: Kristen Tang , Summer Legal Intern Insights from a Legal Intern at Ravenscroft & Schmierer I had the privilege of spending my 1L summer (1L refers to the first year of law school in North America) at Ravenscroft & Schmierer, a full-service boutique law firm based in Hong Kong. During my time there, I had the opportunity to assist the firm’s lawyers in conducting legal research for a case regarding garnishee proceedings, a completely foreign concept to me. Here is what

Author: David Ravenscroft , Senior Consultant Hong Kong Mediation in Litigation and How the Practice Has Evolved Mediation in litigation has evolved over the last decade, with facilitative and sometimes evaluative mediation styles being used. Pre-mediation meetings have become a significant trend, allowing mediators to understand the dispute, gauge the temperature and apply the most suitable mediation style. Mediation has now been part of the litigation landscape in Hong Kong

The legal industry has traditionally been slow to adopt technological advancements. However, with the recent emergence of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence), it seems that technology may bring about a revolution in the legal industry sooner than anticipated. Having worked in the LegalTech sector for several years, I was thrilled to finally have the opportunity to experience the LegalTech world from the user's perspective as a legal intern this summer.

Discover how I merged my passions for marketing, business and law during my summer internship at Ravenscroft & Schmierer. From organising...