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Virtual Shareholders’ Meetings – possible soon?
Virtual Shareholders’ Meetings – possible soon? 800 600 Christopher Hooley

Hong Kong Company laws might be soon changing to cater for virtual shareholders’ meetings – this is welcome news amidst the ongoing COVID pandemic, offering flexibility to corporate governance in Hong Kong

Podcast S3E2 | Corporate & Commercial: Shareholder Disputes
Podcast S3E2 | Corporate & Commercial: Shareholder Disputes 1920 700 Christopher Hooley

Christopher Hooley & Jonathan Gray discuss shareholder agreements and eventual disputes. How to strategize and implement necessary contractual protections.

The Limited Partnership Fund Bill
The Limited Partnership Fund Bill 600 750 Christopher Hooley

The Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance takes effect today. It provides much more flexibility than the Limited Partnership Ordinance and setting up onshore Limited Partnership Funds in Hong Kong will become a more valuable option.

Shareholder Liability
Shareholder Liability 1920 1080 Christopher Hooley

Chris Hooley on shareholder liability: limitation of liability, shareholders’ obligations, corporate veil. Examples: UK Prest v Petrodel (2013), Hong Kong CWG v MH (2016).

Commercial Contracts and the Importance of the Force Majeure Clause
Commercial Contracts and the Importance of the Force Majeure Clause 1600 1065 Christopher Hooley

The COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened the critical importance of good business management and forward planning and of sound risk management in respect of all contractual and legal obligations

Third-Party Guarantees in the Art Market
Third-Party Guarantees in the Art Market 1350 900 Christopher Hooley

Art market guarantees are increasing in popularity and provide a valuable solution for both potential sellers and guarantors to practically deal with sales

China Business Rules for Joint Ventures, Product Manufacturing and Distribution
China Business Rules for Joint Ventures, Product Manufacturing and Distribution 545 386 Christopher Hooley

Many clients have their products made in China under a manufacturing arrangement with a local manufacturer, but what happens when they want to sell their products within China?

A new Agreement on Trade in Goods under the Framework of CEPA Takes Effect Today
A new Agreement on Trade in Goods under the Framework of CEPA Takes Effect Today 566 398 Christopher Hooley

Last month Carrie Lam witnessed the signing of the Agreement on Trade in Goods by the Financial Secretary and the China International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce

A New China E-Commerce Law is Coming into Effect in January 2019
A New China E-Commerce Law is Coming into Effect in January 2019 660 378 Christopher Hooley

China will implement a new e-commerce law from 1 January 2019 with the intent to further enhance legal protection for consumers and brands

Blockchain Rising Popularity and its Recent Developments in Hong Kong and Mainland China
Blockchain Rising Popularity and its Recent Developments in Hong Kong and Mainland China 506 332 Christopher Hooley

There has been substantial recent debate about the possible future involvement of governments and legislators in the area of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

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