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Immigration Focus Week: Visitors, Entry Permits and Conditions of Stay
Immigration Focus Week: Visitors, Entry Permits and Conditions of Stay 1300 867 Adam Hugill

Unless a person has the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong, he/she requires a visa/entry permit to work, study, establish or join in any business, take up residence or to stay in the Hong Kong SAR as a visitor longer than the allowed visa-free period.

Immigration Focus Week: Role of the Hong Kong Director of Immigration
Immigration Focus Week: Role of the Hong Kong Director of Immigration 1800 1200 Adam Hugill

Hong Kong continues to implement dynamic immigration policies that play a crucial role in enhancing its attractiveness to foreign professionals and investors

Leung v. Secretary for the Civil Service: The Court of Final Appeal Upholds Minority Rights (Again!)
Leung v. Secretary for the Civil Service: The Court of Final Appeal Upholds Minority Rights (Again!) 1200 675 Adam Hugill

Leung and QT and a handful of past cases show that on the issue of same-sex and minority rights, where the legislature fears to tread, Hong Kong Courts are fully prepared to uphold the core human rights of freedom from discrimination.

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Arbitration Week: Enforcement of Arbitration Awards
Arbitration Week: Enforcement of Arbitration Awards 600 401 Hugill & Ip

Once an award has been issued by the tribunal, it must then be applied in order to be enforced in Hong Kong or internationally in a foreign jurisdiction.

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Arbitration Week: Results, Remedies & Appeals
Arbitration Week: Results, Remedies & Appeals 487 409 Hugill & Ip

Arbitrators have powers similar to Hong Kong courts in granting remedies, but parties are generally unable to appeal or challenge awards issued by tribunal.

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Arbitration Week: Commencing, Appointment & Rules
Arbitration Week: Commencing, Appointment & Rules 820 790 Hugill & Ip

There are important decisions to make regarding the appointment of the arbitrator(s) and the rules that will apply to the dispute resolution proceedings

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Arbitration Week: Can You Arbitrate? Should You?
Arbitration Week: Can You Arbitrate? Should You? 1050 700 Hugill & Ip

Before arbitrating legal disputes, it’s important to understand how its unique procedural and award system make it a popular alternative dispute resolution.

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Publication of Celebrities’ Intimate Footage: Food for Thought
Publication of Celebrities’ Intimate Footage: Food for Thought 1100 733 Hugill & Ip

The recent release of intimate footage of two Hong Kong celebrities on the website of a local newspaper has become the talk of the town and raises questions about privacy protection

Acquisition and Protection of Art Collections
Acquisition and Protection of Art Collections 1600 1200 Alfred Ip

Common issues for art law include valuation, how to protect and acquire ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in art, cross-border transfer and more.

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

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.

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