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How’s the COVID-19 Emergency Impacting Estate Planning? 600 512 Alfred Ip

How’s the COVID-19 Emergency Impacting Estate Planning?

During the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s understandable that many people start thinking if they have properly taken care of their affairs: setting up or reviewing how to protect your assets and loved ones becomes paramount.

HR Magazine – HR Legal | ESS Update 900 636 Hugill & Ip
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HR Magazine – HR Legal | ESS Update

We speak with Adam Hugill, Partner, Hugill & Ip to get the lowdown on the Governments’ new HK$81 billion Employment Support Scheme (ESS), which has been approved by the Legislative Council Finance Committee and is due to roll out any day now.

HR Magazine – APAC News | Employment law issues abound amid HK turmoil 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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HR Magazine – APAC News | Employment law issues abound amid HK turmoil

In past 12 months the social unrest immediately followed by COVID-19 has given rise to unique employment law issues that thrust HR to the very centre of businesses.

Employment Support Scheme (ESS): Applications to Commence Next Week 927 740 Adam Hugill

Employment Support Scheme (ESS): Applications to Commence Next Week

Further clarifications have been announced by the Hong Kong SAR Government as employers start submitting the new subsidy scheme applications on 25 May 2020

Medical Negligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic 1200 1200 Hugill & Ip
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Medical Negligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic

What constitutes medical negligence? Are there any cases of medical negligence related to COVID-19 in Hong Kong? What are relevant concerns? How could this impact healthcare practitioners?

Podcast S1E4 | Corporate & Commercial: Essential Considerations 1200 800 Gary Wong

Podcast S1E4 | Corporate & Commercial: Essential Considerations

Gary Wong and Christopher Hooley discuss some of the essential considerations related to the setting-up of new companies as well as corporate risk management, employment matters and potential disputes, both in Hong Kong and in Mainland China.

Employment Support Scheme (ESS) Update 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Employment Support Scheme (ESS) Update

Muddling through the new Employment Support Scheme launched by Hong Kong Government during the COVID-19 pandemic: enhancements and clarifications are expected to follow next week!

COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization 1200 800 Alfred Ip

COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization

The implementation of technology-driven procedures has undeniable advantages on the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall notarial practice. How could Hong Kong implement Remote Online Notarizations?

Family Law Journal – LexisNexis | Nimble evolution is the lifeblood of international family law 611 408 Hugill & Ip
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Family Law Journal – LexisNexis | Nimble evolution is the lifeblood of international family law

Simon Bruce and Alfred Ip’s article highlights the complexity of international family law, and the flexibility and nimbleness required of lawyers practicing in the area.

Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home 1200 811 Hugill & Ip
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Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home

Employers should always keep in mind data privacy risks: flexibility and clear response management procedures enable businesses to operate more smoothly, even when working remotely.

COVID-19: 100% Government-Guaranteed Financing for SMEs 774 718 Gary Wong

COVID-19: 100% Government-Guaranteed Financing for SMEs

The loans will facilitate SME’s cash flow during the coronavirus emergency, however the requirement of a ‘personal guarantee’ has implications that need to be fully understood.

COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy 900 661 Hugill & Ip
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COVID-19: Protecting Your Child’s Data Privacy

Schools and parents should take all practicable steps to ensure that the devices, software, and apps used by children are protecting their personal data privacy. Children should also be given guidance such protection practices.

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