A summary of the rules on backdoor listing and reverse takeovers in Hong Kong
Overview of Reverse Takeovers (“RTOs”) With the prevalence of backdoor listings in recent years whereby investors acquire control of a listed issuer primarily for its listing status, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (“HKEX”) has highlighted the associated risks of market manipulation, particularly when new businesses are commenced after a takeover but insufficient information is disclosed …
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UK Global Talent Visa: Up-to-Date Application Guide 2026
The UK Global Talent Route is considered the best immigration route for top-tier professionals in academia, research, arts, and digital technology. In 2026, the United Kingdom continues to prioritise attracting world-class talent, offering a visa category distinct from the Skilled Worker route. Notably, this pathway affords successful applicants significant professional autonomy, including exemption from sponsorship …
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Arbitration in Hong Kong VS Winding-up Proceedings in Foreign Jurisdictions: Hyalroute v ICBC Asia
Introduction In a recent decision, the Hong Kong Court examined the interplay between arbitration agreements and cross-border insolvency proceedings. This decision highlights the divergence between Hong Kong’s pro-arbitration stance, whereby winding-up proceeding will be stayed in favour of arbitration unless there is abuse (see Re Guy Kwok Hung Lam (2023) 26 HKCFAR 129) and the …
Winding-up Petition based on costs orders payable forthwith cannot be resisted with a cross-claim
In Re Success Lane Development Limited [2025] HKCFI 1121, the Companies Court considered whether a company could resist a winding-up petition presented based on outstanding interlocutory costs orders (payable forthwith or within 14 days upon summary assessment) by relying on a cross-claim for damages in ongoing legal proceedings.
Sector – Specific Anti – Trust Challenges in India
By Aniket Ghosh Introduction Competition law in India starts with a simple idea: free, fair markets work better for everyone. They push companies to be efficient, help consumers, and keep innovation alive. That’s the whole point behind the Competition Act, 2002. It replaced the old MRTP Act, which was all about controlling monopolies, and brought …
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E-Commerce and Competition Law
By Aniket Ghosh Introduction The rapid expansion of e-commerce in India has raised significant concerns regarding market dominance, fair competition, and regulatory oversight. One of the most prominent legal confrontations in this domain arose when the Competition Commission of India (CCI) initiated an investigation against Amazon and Flipkart, two of India’s largest e-commerce platforms, for …
Major GST Win: Clinical Trial Services for Foreign Clients Are Exports & Tax Free Retrospectively
By Aditya Bhattacharya Contributed by Vipin Upadhyay In a significant victory for the Indian pharmaceutical and research services industry, the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka has ruled that clinical trial services and allied pharmaceutical R&D services provided to recipients located outside India qualify as “export of services” under GST law. The ruling also held that …
Balancing Commerce and Creativity: Economic and Moral Rights in Copyright Law
By Shambhavi Sharma Introduction The Copyright Act, 1957 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) governs the protection of creative works in India and extends beyond the mere concept of copyright ownership. Every copyrighted work involves two essential actors the author and the owner.
Patents vs. Trademarks: Doctrinal, Economic, And Jurisprudential Lenses Towards Understanding the Difference
By Himanshu Deora Introduction Intellectual property law essentially plays the role of incentivizing creation, ensuring transparency in the market, and maintaining fair competition in the marketplace. At the same time, however, patents and trademarks continue to be the two most misunderstood areas of IP law in India. While both IP systems perform the role of …
The Enforcement of Anti-Trust Laws: Challenges and Solutions
By Aniket Ghosh Introduction Competition law, or antitrust law, is at the heart of any modern market economy: it ensures that markets work without their beneficial workings being compromised by monopoly power, cartelization, or exclusionary practices. In India, the Competition Act of 2002 marks a clear transition away from the old Monopolies and Restrictive Trade …
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