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Certain provisions of the current Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buybacks of Hong Kong (the "Codes") may cause confusion to companies and relevant stakeholders in complying with the Codes.

Recent amendments to the European prospectus rules may make the operation of certain employee stock plans in Europe cheaper and more straightforward.

On 3 March 2014, the Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) ("CO") together with 12 items of subsidiary legislation commenced operation.

Hong Kong has long been regarded as the gateway to Asia because of its business-friendly policies, strategic location and historical ties to the West.

In line with company law reforms in other major commercial jurisdictions and with a greater awareness of corporate governance and small investor’s rights, China has recently made substantial amendments to its Company Law as part of its continuous effort to develop its legal system. The amended PRC Company Law came into effect on 1 January 2006.

On 7 May 2025, the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) handed down a judgment providing useful guidance on the meaning of "fraudulent trading" within s.213 of the Insolvency Act 1986...

A recent case in Hong Kong, has demonstrated both the ability and willingness of common law courts to recognise insolvency appointments made by the courts of the People's Republic of China ('PRC')...

China has been, and continues to be, a fundamental driving force of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the insurance sector in Asia.

The Business Advisory lists risks and considerations for businesses operating in Hong Kong that have arisen since the implementation of the PRC National Security Law (NSL) in both China and Hong Kong.

On 26 September 2022, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (CFI) issued its judgment in Tam Sze Leung & Ors (Applicants) v Secretary for Justice and Securities and Futures Commission...

One of the most difficult issues faced by any company selling its products or services in China is how to protect them against counterfeiting.

It is not unusual for employees within a group of companies to be employed by one company within the group to perform work at or for other group companies.

The Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (Cap. 637) (the "LPFO"), which came into effect on August 31, 2020, introduces the limited partnership fund ("LPF")...

In two remarkably similar cases, Re Peking University Founder Group Company Limited [2023] HKCFI 1350 (the "Peking University Case") and Re Tsinghua Unigroup Co., Ltd [2023] HKCFI 1572...

2021年11月22日，香港原讼法庭中止了中欧国际工商学院("学院")对在香港注册的其持有40%股权的CEIBS Publishing Group（"出版公司"）提出的清盘呈请。

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has reprimanded and fined Changjiang Corporate Finance (HK) Limited (CJCF) HK$20 million for serious and extensive sponsorship...

There is significant interest in launching special purpose acquisition companies' (SPACs) IPO transactions from mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, North and Southeast Asia-based financial institutions...

This case concerns an alleged contravention which was raised as a defence in two High Court actions.