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    Webinar: When Matrimonial And Criminal Law Meet – Unravelling The Legal Complexities

    Please join the Haldanes Matrimonial and Criminal Law team, Elsie Liu and Andrew Powner for an insightful discussion that will unravel the legal complexities that arise when matrimonial and criminal law meet.
    GlobalFamily and Matrimonial
    Haldanes
    Haldanes
  • Article

    First Of Its Kind – Successful Registration Of PRC Judgment In Hong Kong Under The Mainland Judgments In Civil And Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645)

    HD Hyundai Infracore China Co., Ltd v Li Zhiwei [2025] HKCFI 5714 is among the first cases in which the Hong Kong Court has registered a PRC ruling under the Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) (the "Ordinance"), since it came into effect on 29 January 2024.
    Hong Kong
Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Withers LLP
Withers LLP
  • Article

    Scurrilous Remarks Against Judicial Officer And Misuse Of Trial Transcripts

    In Secretary for Justice v Poon Chuk Hung [2026] HKCFI 1986, Au-Yeung J imposed one month’s imprisonment for criminal and civil contempt in making insulting and abusive remarks about a Labour Tribunal officer...
    Hong KongLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Des Voeux Chambers
    Des Voeux Chambers
  • Article

    Losing Money On Bets With No Gain Could Still Be Money Laundering

    The Court of Appeal (the "CA") recently handed down its decision in HKSAR v Lam Kit Wai & Others [2025] HKCA 429, revisiting legal principles on when it is appropriate to draw irresistible inferences of the existence of proceeds of crime in money laundering cases.
    Hong KongGovernment, Public Sector
    ONC Lawyers
    ONC Lawyers
  • Article

    Voyeurism/Non-Consensual Photography Of Intimate Parts - Need For Creation Of New Offences On Internet, Mobile Phones & Distribution On Social Media

    As is often the case in these speed driven times technology and its concomitant propensity to nurture novel criminal activity are a long way ahead of the law and a law specific catchup is necessary...
    Hong KongMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
    Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
  • Article

    Riot Ruling Gives Courts Greater Certainty

    A landmark Court of Final Appeal judgment has provided welcome clarity on the question of prosecutions for unlawful assembly and rioting, ruling that the doctrine of "joint enterprise" does not apply but stressing that anyone involved –
    Hong KongCriminal Law
    Ally Law
    Ally Law
  • Article

    China Issues Interpretations On Criminal Offenses Involving Infringement Of Citizens' Personal Information

    The Interpretations shed light on the scope of the offence of "infringement of citizens' personal information" provided by Article 253 of the PRC Criminal Law.
    Hong KongPrivacy
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Legitimacy Of The Letter Of No Consent Regime Confirmed - The Case Of Tam Sze Leung & Ors v Commissioner Of Police [2024] HKCFA 8

    With the Court of Final Appeal (CFA) decision of Tam Sze Leung & Ors v Commissioner of Police1 [2024] HKCFA 8 being handed down on 10 April 2024...
    Hong KongCriminal Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong
    Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong
  • Article

    Over 70% Of Hong Kong Executives See Economic Shift As The Most Critical Risk In The Next 12 Months, According To AlixPartners Global Risk Survey

    Over 70% of Hong Kong executives see economic shift as the most critical risk in the next 12 months, according to AlixPartners Global Risk Survey.
    Hong KongTechnology
    AlixPartners Asia LLC
    AlixPartners Asia LLC
  • Article

    Hong Kong Financial Markets Regulator's Power To Seize Electronic Devices Provides Increased Scope For Financial Crimes Enforcement

    On February 14, 2020, the Hong Kong High Court handed down a judgment (Cheung Ka Ho Cyril and others v Securities and Futures Commission (HCAL 2132-4, 2136-7/2018, unreported) dismissing...
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
  • Article

    New Criminal Offences Under The National Security Law And Its Implementation

    The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("the NSL") formally takes effect from today.
    Hong KongGovernment, Public Sector
    Haldanes
    Haldanes
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    Agents, Brokers And Intermediaries Beware: When Is It Not A Crime To Receive Commissions And Rebates After You Have Helped Someone?

    On 1 June 2020, the CFA handed down its decision in HKSAR v Chu Ang FACC No. 6 of 2019 (on appeal from HCMA No. 119 of 2018 [2020] HKCFA 18) allowing the prosecution's appeal and setting aside the lower courts' previous rulings ...
    Hong KongCriminal Law
    ONC Lawyers
    ONC Lawyers
  • Article

    Business As Usual: Hong Kong Court Of Appeal Endorses The Use Of Letters Of No Consent

    The Court of Appeal recently overturned the Court of First Instance decision in Tam Sze Leung & Ors v Commissioner of Police [2023] HKCA 537 that the "letters of no consent regime (LNC Regime)...
    Hong KongLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
  • Article

    First Person To Be Imprisoned Under The Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance

    For the first time since the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance came into force in 1996, an individual has received a jail sentence for breach of the PDPO.
    Hong KongPrivacy
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Asia Gaming Weekly News Bulletin – ISSUE 79 Week Of 24 August 2026

    Hong Kong phases out its Electronic Shroff Card at betting branches while South Korea blocks Polymarket as illegal gambling and tightens regulation of claw machines. Vietnamese-based illegal gambling operations face prosecution as Asian jurisdictions intensify enforcement across digital and physical gaming platforms.
    Hong KongMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Haldanes
    Haldanes
  • Article

    Legal Update: Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) To Come Into Effect In January 2026

    The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) (the "Ordinance") was gazetted on 19 July 2024, and will come into operation on the expiry of 18 months thereafter (i.e. January 2026)...
    Hong KongCriminal Law
    Tanner De Witt
    Tanner De Witt
  • Article

    Criminal And Civil Remedies Available To Victims Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace

    Victims of sexual harassment at workplace are protected by both the criminal law and specific anti-discrimination legislation. Understanding the legal options available is crucial for employees, employers, and anyone seeking to foster a safe working environment.
    Hong KongEmployment and HR
    ONC Lawyers
    ONC Lawyers
  • Article

    Representing Financial Institutions In Multi-jurisdictional Anti-money Laundering Investigations

    Multi-jurisdictional investigations present numerous challenges and require careful management of the risks that arise. This chapter provides an overview of the issues that may occur throughout the duration...
    GlobalCriminal Law
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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