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Phase 2 of the New Inspection Regime Comes Into Effect Today 600 400 Jade Tang

Phase 2 of the New Inspection Regime Comes Into Effect Today

Phase 2 of the new inspection regime of the register of the Companies Registry come into effect on 24 October 2022, allowing Hong Kong companies to limit disclosure to the general public certain personal information of their directors and secretaries

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

Developing an Estate Plan for the Protection of Children with Special Needs

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

Podcast S4E3 | Contentious Trusts & Estates: Family Disputes Involving Companies 1920 700 Alfred Ip

Podcast S4E3 | Contentious Trusts & Estates: Family Disputes Involving Companies

How family businesses and asset-holding companies can add complexity to family wealth disputes. Common scenarios and some of tips on how to best avoid them.

References – Cautionary Tales for Employers 1200 810 Adam Hugill

References – Cautionary Tales for Employers

Requesting references for prospective employers is common practice: what do you need to know when requesting or providing references?

M&A: A Quick Look Into Due Diligence 1600 1131 Hugill & Ip
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M&A: A Quick Look Into Due Diligence

Due diligence remains an essential exercise during or prior to any potential transaction. Not only does it provide a clearer picture of how a target company operates, but it also determines the commerciality of the potential transaction, as well as providing points for negotiation between the parties. There are a wide range of areas to be considered by parties – this article highlights the more common and significant areas to be considered by potential purchasers and sellers in due diligence.

Civil Litigation Explained: Injunctions 1600 583 Jonathan Gray

Civil Litigation Explained: Injunctions

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

How Confidential Are Arbitration Proceedings? 1200 797 Jonathan Gray

How Confidential Are Arbitration Proceedings?

While confidentiality in arbitration proceedings is broadly protected under the Arbitration Ordinance and common law, there are nonetheless exceptions where disclosure is permitted. More importantly, it should not be assumed that disputes over disclosure of confidential material relating to arbitrations conducted will necessarily be heard by a Hong Kong Court or determined in accordance with the law.

ALB Law Awards | Hugill & Ip Nominated in Nine Categories 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip
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ALB Law Awards | Hugill & Ip Nominated in Nine Categories

Asian Legal Business (ALB) will present the 21th Annual Kingfisher Hong Kong Law Awards in an event held on 9th September 2022 at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong. These prestigious awards will pay tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and in-house teams in Hong Kong and around the region. Hugill & Ip has been…

Hong Kong Lawyer | A Company Director Being Adjudged Guilty Of Having Committed Second Contempt Of Court 900 900 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Lawyer | A Company Director Being Adjudged Guilty Of Having Committed Second Contempt Of Court

Case Analysis: High Fashion New Media Corporation Ltd. V. Leong Ma Li [2022] HKCFI 2234 (HCMP 932/2020)

Hong Kong Lawyer | Playing For A Cause 800 502 Hugill & Ip
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Hong Kong Lawyer | Playing For A Cause

Formed in December 2021, the Legal Services Hockey Team, comprises of solicitors, barristers, and various legal professionals

Tatler | Pride and Prejudice 800 696 Hugill & Ip
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Tatler | Pride and Prejudice

Why Is It Still So Hard for the LGBTQ+ Community to Form Families in Hong Kong?

Terminating the Employment Relationship 1200 675 Adam Hugill

Terminating the Employment Relationship

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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