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Domestic Violence in Hong Kong and Injunctive Relief in Matrimonial Proceedings 1800 1199 Alfred Ip

Domestic Violence in Hong Kong and Injunctive Relief in Matrimonial Proceedings

While abuse cases reporting in Hong Kong is on the increase, statistical figures are just the tip of the iceberg of what’s really happening. Injunctive relief is only part of the solution with much more to do left to social policies and legislation.

Dispute Resolution Week: Enforcement of Judgment 1500 1125 Alfred Ip

Dispute Resolution Week: Enforcement of Judgment

Sometimes the judgements can only be satisfied after they are enforced, and the winning party has different options how to do this in Hong Kong.

Dispute Resolution Week: Simple Guide to Litigation in Hong Kong – Part II 1102 734 Alfred Ip

Dispute Resolution Week: Simple Guide to Litigation in Hong Kong – Part II

Basic 101 guide to litigation in Hong Kong: before and during the trial, including the eventuality of appeal and guidance about legal costs.

Dispute Resolution Week: Simple Guide to Litigation in Hong Kong – Part I 1102 734 Alfred Ip

Dispute Resolution Week: Simple Guide to Litigation in Hong Kong – Part I

Basic 101 guide to litigation in Hong Kong: from starting a claim to case management, including pleadings, interlocutory proceedings and evidence.

Dispute Resolution Week: Pre-Litigation Preparation 900 600 Alfred Ip

Dispute Resolution Week: Pre-Litigation Preparation

Decided to start litigation? There are steps to consider before main action: pre-action discovery, Mareva injunction, Norwich Pharmacal order, anonimity order.

Dispute Resolution Week: Factors to Consider before Litigation 1202 949 Alfred Ip

Dispute Resolution Week: Factors to Consider before Litigation

Litigation in Hong Kong can be a long and complicated process and full justice may not be achieved. What to consider to before starting a dispute?

Asian Legal Business | #MeToo Leaving its Mark on Employment Law 1400 788 Hugill & Ip
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Asian Legal Business | #MeToo Leaving its Mark on Employment Law

Since the start of the #MeToo movement, organizations throughout Asia have reported increased numbers of complaints about sexual misconduct in the workplace.

Power and Duties of the Executor of a Will 1600 1040 Alfred Ip

Power and Duties of the Executor of a Will

Anyone making a Will should carefully consider how to choose the executor, and whether to put in additional clauses governing the powers and duties of the executor in the Will.

Inclusion and Diversity as Key Factors to Build a Safe Environment for Co-workers 1050 701 Hugill & Ip
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Inclusion and Diversity as Key Factors to Build a Safe Environment for Co-workers

Inclusivity happens organically when you have diversity at the top of the organization. Inclusivity gets stronger when you foster the inclusive leaders of tomorrow’s workplace.

HR Magazine | #MeToo – Born in the West, yet a Global Phenomenon 500 333 Hugill & Ip
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HR Magazine | #MeToo – Born in the West, yet a Global Phenomenon

Sexual harassment is not just a problem for the West – #MeToo movement has lessons for Hong Kong and China, too!

Catch Me if You Can: A Cybersecurity Dilemma 1450 1004 Hugill & Ip
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Catch Me if You Can: A Cybersecurity Dilemma

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy recent legislation updates in Australia, Canada and California versus the current situation in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Reviews the Minimum Wage Amount Taking Effect from 1 May 2019 829 500 Adam Hugill

Hong Kong Reviews the Minimum Wage Amount Taking Effect from 1 May 2019

The debate about the minimum wage in Hong Kong was intended to devise an optimal statutory regime to forestall excessively low wages. Some progress has been made, but not enough according to some.

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