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ARTICLE · 29 DECEMBER 2023

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In Hong Kong, our most popular articles dealt with key developments in the dispute resolution and litigation arena, and touched on the use of offshore structures in the Hong Kong Family Office Tax Concession Scheme.

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What were Conyers clients reading about in 2023?

In Hong Kong, our most popular articles dealt with key developments in the dispute resolution and litigation arena, and touched on the use of offshore structures in the Hong Kong Family Office Tax Concession Scheme.

Access our most sought-after APAC content of the year below:

  1. "Liquidators Beware: an Alternative to Quincecare"
  2. "Lessons from the Zhong Lan Offshore Trust"
  3. "Recoverability of Foreign Lawyer's Fees for Winning Litigants"
  4. "Important Takeaways for Bondholders: Do They Have Rights as Contingent Creditors?"
  5. "The Use of Offshore Structures in the Hong Kong Family Office Tax Concession Scheme"

We look forward to keeping you informed in the coming year, and always appreciate your feedback. Visit our Insights & Resources page to search all Conyers publications by your area of interest.

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