Article2015 - The Year Of Competition In Hong Kong - Part 2: The Cardinal SinsLast week we discussed the value of competition law compliance and left you with the Golden Rules of competition. Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
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ArticleInvestigation Series: Part 11: Exclusions And Exemptions - Application For A DecisionAgreements or conducts falling within the scope of an exclusion or exemption will not contravene the First Conduct Rule and/or the Second Conduct Rule (the "Conduct Rules"). Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleHong Kong Competition Commission Publishes Proposed Block Exemption Order For Liner Shipping SectorOn 14 September 2016, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (the "Commission") published its first proposed block exemption order (BEO) for certain liner shipping agreements...Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleCompetition Commission Clarifies Position On Collective Bargaining And Trade AssociationsThe Hong Kong Competition Commission (the "Commission") published a set of revised draft guidelines ("Guidelines") to the Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619) (the "CO") on 30 March 2015. Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleHong Kong Competition Law - Investigation Series: Part 8Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) protects documents which contain legal advice from disclosure to the Hong Kong Competition Commission (the "Commission") in the event of an investigation.Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleWhat Do Employers Need To Know About Competition Law? (Episode 10 – Guiding Steps)In the previous episode of this series, Mayer Brown JSM discussed the implications of group boycotts against competitors.Hong KongEmployment and HRMayer Brown
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ArticleCompetition Commission Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With Securities And Futures Commission To Strengthen CooperationThe Hong Kong Competition Commission (CC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to enhance cooperation and the exchange of information between the two agencies...Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleHong Kong Competition Commission To Commence Engagement And Public Consultation On GuidelinesOn 26 May 2014, the Competition Commission provided the Hong Kong Legislative Council with an update on its preparation work. Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleHong Kong Competition Law Series: Part 15 - Second Conduct Rule: Abuse Of Substantial Market PowerBeing big is not bad, but businesses with substantial market power have a special responsibility not to abuse their position to restrict or eliminate competition.Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleHong Kong Competition Law Series - Part 20: Refusal To DealBusinesses are generally free to decide with whom they will do business. Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleHong Kong Competition Law Set to SurfaceThe Hong Kong government appears set to introduce its long-awaited competition law into the Legislative Council by mid-July 2010, according to newspaper reports.Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleHong Kong Competition Ordinance: One Step CloserThe Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr. Gregory So, has announced the commencement dates for certain key provisions of the Competition Ordinance in a Competition Ordinance (Commencement) Notice published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette on 23 November 2012.Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
ArticleHong Kong Releases Proposals For A Cross-Sector Competition LawThe Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development recently announced the launch of a three month public consultation on government proposals for a new cross-sector competition law.Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawKing & Wood Mallesons
ArticleHK Competition Commission's First Prosecution For Failing To Attend InterviewIn May 2025, for the first time since the enactment of the Competition Ordinance (Cap 619) ("Ordinance"), the Hong Kong Competition Commission ("Commission") prosecuted a person for failing to attend an interview...Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawBryan Cave Leighton Paisner
ArticleHong Kong Competition Law Series: Part 12The franchisor achieves scalability for a successful business model and offloads investment and operational risk to the franchisee. Hong KongAntitrust/Competition LawMayer Brown
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