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Our series of FAQs on legal issues in Hong Kong

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New Tax Heavens? Attracting Expats to a New Life Overseas
New Tax Heavens? Attracting Expats to a New Life Overseas 1200 800 Hugill & 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

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Essential Considerations When Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong
Essential Considerations When Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong 998 1126 Hugill & Ip

“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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Recognition and Enforcement of Family Court Orders between Mainland China and Hong Kong
Recognition and Enforcement of Family Court Orders between Mainland China and Hong Kong 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

The Mainland Judgments in Matrimonial and Family Cases (Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap 639) (the “Ordinance”) came into force on 15 February 2022

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Civil Litigation Explained: What You Need to Know about Security for Costs
Civil Litigation Explained: What You Need to Know about Security for Costs 1920 700 Hugill & Ip

A Security for Costs order essentially protects the Defendant in case the Plaintiff loses the action and cannot afford to pay the Defendant’s legal costs

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Notarization: A General Overview
Notarization: A General Overview 1200 675 Hugill & Ip

A series of FAQs on the methods used to authenticate official documents which are referred to as notarization, apostille and legalisation

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All You Need to Know about Compulsory Sales
All You Need to Know about Compulsory Sales 1200 675 Hugill & Ip

This Q&A answers some frequently asked questions that individual owners have when they face such an application

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Developing an Estate Plan for the Protection of Children with Special Needs
Developing an Estate Plan for the Protection of Children with Special Needs 1200 725 Hugill & Ip

Estate and wealth planning is key for everyone, however families with children affected by disabilities must pay extra attention when making such plans.

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Civil Litigation Explained: Injunctions
Civil Litigation Explained: Injunctions 1600 583 Hugill & Ip

Injunctions are equitable remedies. Accordingly, applicants are required to act without undue delay to preserve their rights. They must also act reasonably and conscionably.

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Terminating the Employment Relationship
Terminating the Employment Relationship 1200 675 Hugill & Ip

FAQs on legal issues which arise for the employer and the employee when parting ways, either by termination, by mutual agreement or by operation of law

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Shareholder Agreements: Do You Need It and What to Look Out For?
Shareholder Agreements: Do You Need It and What to Look Out For? 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

Corporate & Commercial Explained | A series of FAQs about Shareholder Agreements

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