the HIP answers

Our series of FAQs on legal issues in Hong Kong

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Bridging Cultures: A Sikh Lawyer’s Journey in Hong Kong
Bridging Cultures: A Sikh Lawyer’s Journey in Hong Kong 900 675 Hugill & Ip

Saajandeep Singh advocates for enhanced Chinese language education for ethnic minorities, highlighting its role in fostering inclusivity and equal opportunities

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Navigating International Divorce Jurisdiction
Navigating International Divorce Jurisdiction 1400 788 Hugill & Ip

With increasing cross-border cases, strategic forum selection and early legal advice are critical to avoid parallel proceedings and ensure enforceability of judgments

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Legal Resolve: How to address the rights and benefits of same-sex couples in Hong Kong workplaces
Legal Resolve: How to address the rights and benefits of same-sex couples in Hong Kong workplaces 1800 1209 Hugill & Ip

Businesses should note that such benefits and policies can be very important to some individuals who will specifically seek employment with organisations that offer such benefits

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Legal Resolve: Practical tips for HR to balance AI, compliance and fairness
Legal Resolve: Practical tips for HR to balance AI, compliance and fairness 900 600 Hugill & Ip

Organisations should schedule time for regularly reviewing and updating their policies to reflect industry advancements, legal requirements and societal expectations. Policies should also be flexible and adaptable to new technologies and practices.

Through the Lens of Kajal Aswani
Through the Lens of Kajal Aswani 900 636 Kajal Aswani

A perspective on racial inclusion and language barriers through the eyes and the journey of an Hong Kong-born Indian Lawyer

Legal 500 | Country Comparative Guides 2024: Family Law
Legal 500 | Country Comparative Guides 2024: Family Law 1020 400 Caroline McNally

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of family laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong

Business

Director’s Duties: where to draw the line with creditors?
Director’s Duties: where to draw the line with creditors? 1600 583 Christopher Hooley

Fiduciary duties of directors of companies are designed to ensure that directors act in the best interests of the company, but do they owe duties to creditors?

Is Your Organisation Ready to Respond to a Data Breach?
Is Your Organisation Ready to Respond to a Data Breach? 1200 675 Adam Hugill

Recently the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data revised its policy providing practical guidelines for better managing data breaches

New Tax Heavens? Attracting Expats to a New Life Overseas
New Tax Heavens? Attracting Expats to a New Life Overseas 1200 800 Alfred Ip

In the past few years several countries recognized the economic advantages of attracting expats and adapted their tax systems to become more attractive by offering tax incentives, simplifying procedures, and providing competitive tax rates

Essential Considerations When Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong
Essential Considerations When Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong 998 1126 Jade Tang

“In the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address, the Hong Kong Government intends to facilitate no less than 200 family offices to set up operations or expand their business in Hong Kong from 2022 to 2025.” – The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address (25 October 2023)

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