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    Keep Calm In Uncertain Times: Know Your Commercial Obligations Before You Act

    Click 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
    Withers LLP
  • Article

    Keep Calm In Uncertain Times: Know Your Obligations Before You Act

    You, 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
    Withers LLP
  • Article

    Insurers May Not Cover Business Losses Related To Hong Kong's Shutdown Orders After Lessons From Sars Outbreak

    Companies 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
    Mayer Brown
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    Covid-19 Merger And Acquisition Update

    In 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 Law
    Appleby
    Appleby
  • Article

    Credit Concerns Go Viral – Time To Look At Your Financial Hygiene

    The concerns over COVID-19 have arguably been the required trigger - against the backdrop of increasing unease ‒ for market participants to take stock and review their financial arrangements.
    Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    The Benefits Of Collaborative Law During COVID-19

    Due 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
    Gall
  • Article

    Covid-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
    Clyde & Co
  • Article

    Toby's COVID-19 Survival Guide From Hong Kong

    Many 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
    Toby Mak
  • Article

    COVID-19 And The Doctrine Of Frustration In Hong Kong

    In 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 Law
    Gall
    Gall
  • Article

    Contract Law Disputes Post-Covid-19: Force Majeure And Frustration In Hong Kong

    The 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
    Timothy Loh LLP
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    COVID-19 Scams – What To Do If You Are Defrauded

    Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have seen an overwhelming demand worldwide for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes respirators, surgical masks, gloves and face shields.
    Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Gall
    Gall
  • Article

    Back To Business - Hospitality Sector

    We 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, Entertainment
    DLA Piper
    DLA Piper
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    COVID-19 Across Asia: Your Essential Toolkit In The Rapidly Changing Commercial And Legal Risk Landscape

    Whatever 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
    Akin
  • Article

    COVID-19 Tenancy Termination And Rent Abatement Issues

    The World Health Organization classified the outbreak of COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.
    Hong KongCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    ONC Lawyers
    ONC Lawyers
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    What Hong Kong's Real Estate Policy Responses After WW2 Could Indicate For The Sector Around The World After The COVID-19 Pandemic

    George Tinson, had a beautiful house on Hong Kong Island called Postbridge at the top of Repulse Bay Road, located near Wong Nai Chung Gap with lovely views overlooking Repulse Bay.
    Hong KongReal Estate and Construction
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
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    COVID-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 Matrimonial
    Gall
    Gall
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    COVID-19 And The Operation Of Force Majeure In Hong Kong

    The outbreak of COVID-19 novel coronavirus has brought about disruptions to both public life and international business of an unprecedented scale.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gall
    Gall

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