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The August 2022 amendments to the Antimonopoly Law introduced a new "stop-the-clock" mechanism in the merger review process. This mechanism allows the antimonopoly enforcement authority

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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

The well-established Ralli Bros principle is an exception to the general rule that the enforceability of a contract governed by English law is determined without reference to illegality under foreign law.

The Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") has published the latest Takeovers Bulletin (the "Bulletin") (Issue No. 73) in June 2025, offering important guidance on regulatory requirements and recent developments in takeovers and mergers.

The Securities and Futures Commission (the "SFC") mandated the incorporation of the Suitability Requirement into client agreements as a contractual term.

The Hong Kong Judiciary has announced plans to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court (“HKICC”), a specialist division of the High Court intended to handle complex, high‑value international and cross‑border commercial disputes.

The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap. 623) (the "Ordinance") comes into force on 1 January 2016.

On 19 August 2021, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") issued Circular B1/15C to all authorised institutions ("AIs") with the following updates on recent developments on the reform of interest rate benchmarks.

In his 2023 Policy Address on 25 October 2023, the Chief Executive announced the launch of the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES), which officially commenced on 1 March 2024.

Given the nature of their businesses, shipping companies may be involved as respondents in arbitration proceedings in different jurisdictions.

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.

The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (No. 17 of 2014 ) has been passed into law. The commencement date is yet to be gazetted.

The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap. 623) ("the Ordinance") came into force on 1 January 2016.

Responsiveness and commerciality remain central to clients' praise for Ogier's service in the newly released Chambers Asia Pacific 2021.

In Baosteel Engineering & Technology Group Co. Ltd. v. China Zenith Chemical Group Ltd. [HCCT 7/2018], the Hong Kong Court of First Instance granted a temporary stay of enforcement of an arbitral award.

Hong Kong launches a stakeholder consultation on proposed amendments to its Arbitration Ordinance, marking the most significant update since 2011. The recommendations include changes to jurisdictional rules, tribunal powers, and enforcement mechanisms, forming part of Hong Kong's broader strategy to strengthen its position as an international legal and dispute resolution hub.

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre processed 582 new cases worth $16.2 billion in 2025, involving parties from 61 jurisdictions. HKIAC Secretary-General Joanne Lau discusses emerging trends in international arbitration, including cryptocurrency disputes, arbitrator diversity initiatives, and the strategic advantages of Hong Kong's interim measures arrangement with Mainland China.