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Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Between Hong Kong and Mainland China
Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Between Hong Kong and Mainland China 900 605 Jonathan Gray

The new Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) is effective from 29 January 2024

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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)

Post Edgar Ng on Intestacy and Inheritance Provisions
Post Edgar Ng on Intestacy and Inheritance Provisions 1921 1080 Alfred Ip

What does the Court Case Ng Hon Lam Edgar v Secretary for Justice [2023] HKCA 1224 mean for same-sex couples?
Alfred Ip, Azan Marwah and Christie Lee analyse practical effects on same-sex marriage

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Lesbian Couple’s Victory in Recent IVF Case in Hong Hong
Lesbian Couple’s Victory in Recent IVF Case in Hong Hong 1200 675 Frances Tsang

The High Court of Hong Kong sides with a lesbian couple who argued that both mothers should have parental status over their child born through reciprocal IVF

The Controversial Topic of Surrogacy Hits Hong Kong Again
The Controversial Topic of Surrogacy Hits Hong Kong Again 895 497 Raphael Wong

The recent case of HC formerly known as HWH v. WYH [2023] HKFC 146 calls for further legal clarity from Hong Kong Courts on surrogacy matters

“So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu…”
“So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu…” 1480 896 Jade Tang

Practical considerations for removal of company directors: shareholders may remove a director without cause in accordance with the Companies Ordinance, Cap. 622

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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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Hong Kong Lawyer | Passing Over the Reigns
Hong Kong Lawyer | Passing Over the Reigns 1920 1080 Hugill & Ip

“Pass-over” Application under Section 36 of the Probate and Administration Ordinance, Cap. 10

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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

How Confidential Are Arbitration Proceedings?
How Confidential Are Arbitration Proceedings? 1200 797 Jonathan Gray

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.

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