In the recent case of "Birnam Ltd v. The Owners of the Ship or Vessel Hong Ming", the Hong Kong Courts set aside a Warrant of Arrest obtained by the Buyers under a sale and purchase agreement.

While it might take some time for the Government to produce a bill to set out its legislative proposal, the Legislative Council discussion papers prepared by the Government stated that the future regulatory framework...

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) commenced its e-HKD Pilot Programme for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) on 18 May.

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has stayed tortious claims relating to "trademark squatting" commenced pursuant to an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of CIETAC arbitration in the PRC.

The quantification of damages for the loss of use of a ship damaged in collision where her owner maintains and substitutes a reserve ship for his damaged ship came up for determination.

In this article, we examine the recent Hong Kong case, MV Jimrise, and consider what guidance it offers on when the courts in Hong Kong will set aside a ship arrest and order damages for wrongful arrest.

Hong Kong's Belt and Road Office signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia on 29 August to enhance information exchange in infrastructure and construction, as well as to facilitate the entry of Hong Kong professional services into the Saudi market.

For years, shipping was in the doldrums. The Global Financial Crisis of 2008 hit shipping rates hard. Growth remained anemic until the pandemic.

Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention designed to address crew abandonment will shortly come into force.

The Hong Kong Shipping Register is currently one of the top registers in the world and has attracted significant international tonnage.

This case arose out of the common scenario where a supplier delivers bunkers to a "fleet" of ships it believes are under common control and extends credit terms to its customer.

On 15 September 2020, the Hong Kong government announced the third round of Anti-epidemic Fund. The HK$24 billion package will enhance the city's anti-epidemic ...

Hong Kong's District Court recently granted a car park operator default judgment in ATL Logistics Centre Hong Kong Ltd v. Wellfit Chun Yip Logistics Ltd DCCJ 3840/2023 for unpaid parking charges...

Hong Kong, with its strategic position in Asia, is a beacon of opportunity for UK and European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can enjoy the same rights and privileges as their local counterparts ...

The Hong Kong government announced on 8 April 2020 a HK$137.5 billion package of relief measures to help businesses stay afloat, keep workers in employment and relieve financial...

On 3 March 2017, the Financial Services Development Council (the "Council") issued an important report, titled: "Turning Crisis into Opportunities: Hong Kong as an Insurance Hub with Development Focuses on Reinsurance, Marine and Captive" (the "Report").

As would be expected of a leading maritime centre, Hong Kong is supportive of arbitration, with strong legal institutions and a favourable statutory framework.

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently ruled that Virgin Atlantic's claim of using "100% sustainable aviation fuel" in a radio advert was misleading. This highlights growing scrutiny over greenwashing in airline marketing, urging transparency and qualified environmental claims to avoid regulatory issues.

Climate change, as evidenced by extreme events such as heatwaves, droughts and floods, left its mark on every continent in 2022, and has already affected billions

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a cascade of complex legal challenges for maritime commerce, from force majeure disputes and contractual deviations to escalating demurrage charges and war risk insurance complications.