ArticleKeep Calm In Uncertain Times: Know Your Commercial Obligations Before You ActClick here to read more insights on how we can weather the coronavirus outbreak with you. Imagine the following situations: Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)Withers LLP
ArticleKeep Calm In Uncertain Times: Know Your Obligations Before You ActYou, as a landlord, have signed a tenancy agreement with a tenant for rental of a commercial property for a fixed term. However, the tenant has decided to break the lease and does not intend Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)Withers LLP
ArticleInsurers May Not Cover Business Losses Related To Hong Kong's Shutdown Orders After Lessons From Sars OutbreakCompanies affected by the Hong Kong government's shutdown orders during the coronavirus pandemic are unlikely to win business interruption insurance or force majeure claims after a record Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)Mayer Brown
ArticleCovid-19 Merger And Acquisition UpdateIn these uncertain times we have had numerous enquiries from clients as to what we think is going to happen as regards offshore acquisition transactions in the near future.GlobalCorporate/Commercial LawAppleby
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ArticleThe Benefits Of Collaborative Law During COVID-19Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hong Kong Courts were closed for several months and thousands of court hearings were adjourned during this General Adjourned Period ("GAP").Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)Gall
ArticleCovid-19 Hong Kong: Online Scheme - Way Forward For Small And Medium-sized Construction Disputes?Hong Kong Contractors or suppliers affected by COVID-19 should consider the Department of Justice's ODR Scheme to resolve small and medium-sized disputes, once full details are released.Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)Clyde & Co
ArticleToby's COVID-19 Survival Guide From Hong KongMany of you may know I work from home in Hong Kong most of the time, while most of my colleagues (200+) are in Beijing. During this pandemic, I have done so since 23 January, right...Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)Toby Mak
ArticleCOVID-19 And The Doctrine Of Frustration In Hong KongIn our recent article we discussed the legal ramifications of the force majeure clauses to "excuse" parties from performing onerous or impossible contracts in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Hong KongCorporate/Commercial LawGall
ArticleContract Law Disputes Post-Covid-19: Force Majeure And Frustration In Hong KongThe initial impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic disrupted supply chains as businesses along the chain were forced to close.Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)Timothy Loh LLP
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ArticleBack To Business - Hospitality SectorWe have observed that major hotel chains have introduced widely applicable waivers for cancellation fees, and have offered more flexible rebooking policies.Hong KongMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper
ArticleCOVID-19 Across Asia: Your Essential Toolkit In The Rapidly Changing Commercial And Legal Risk LandscapeWhatever your business—whether you are an investor looking at new investments, managing existing positions or planning exits, or a corporate concerned with protecting and enhancing your business...GlobalCoronavirus (COVID-19)Akin
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ArticleCOVID-19: Does The Pandemic Classify As A Barder Event?Upon divorce, the Hong Kong Court has the power to make orders for financial provision between spouses. In making such orders...Hong KongFamily and MatrimonialGall
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