The Employment Ordinance (Cap.57) ("Ordinance") is the primary legislation governing the relationship between an employer and an employee. It establishes a framework that outlines the rights, benefits and protections provided to employees to whom the Ordinance applies.

The Government Logistics Department ("GLD") has terminated a contract with supplier Xin Ding Xin Trade Co., Limited (鑫鼎鑫商貿有限公司) ("XDX") for the supply of bottled drinking water to government offices

In the decision of W v Contractor [2024] HKCFI 1452, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance dismissed an application for leave to appeal against an interim injunction granted by an arbitrator.

In the recent case of Cheung Ting Kau, Vincent v Koo Siu Ying and another [2025] HKCFI 1401, the Court of First Instance determined that the latest will of the late Mr Lim Por Yen (林百欣), founder of the Lai Sun Group (麗新集團), ...

When an employee sustains injuries during the course of employment and claims compensation from the employer, factual disputes about alleged workplace policies and the circumstances of the accident play a critical role in the outcome.

Originating from a recent Competition Tribunal decision in April 2020, the Competition Commission published a Policy on Recommended Pecuniary Penalties for anti-competitive behaviour on 22 June 2020.

On 26 August 2025, the Xiamen Special Economic Zone promulgated the Xiamen Special Economic Zone Regulations on Personal Bankruptcy Protection (the "Xiamen Regulations"), set to take effect on 1 November 2025.

As cryptocurrency is gaining popularity, an increasing number of employers are starting to consider paying salaries to their employees in cryptocurrency.

Recently, the tragic death of 59-year-old elevator maintenance technician, Chan, has cast a stark light on a silent epidemic within Hong Kong's workforce. Chan reportedly collapsed and died due to suspected overwork, a phenomenon often termed "karoshi" (過勞死), a Japanese word meaning "death from overwork"

What happens when a trusted employee betrays his employer's trust and orchestrates a complex and long-term fraud within the employer's group of companies?

After considering the comments received, the Stock Exchange decided not to proceed with the proposed amendment.

In Hong Kong, foreign domestic helpers ("FDHs") are required to live in the place of their employment.

In Cheuk Kit Man v FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited & others [2025] HKCFI 1369, the plaintiff ("Wife") and her husband ("Husband") were both insurance agents of defendant insurance company ("Company").

Imagine this: An employee director, who owns 50% of a business, and his employee-son secretly set up a rival business.

Not surprisingly, cybercrimes come along with the development of technology. The Hong Kong courts have considered many cases of cybercrimes, in particular email scams, in which the fraudsters found ways ...

In the last issue of the Corporate & Commercial Newsletter published in August 2020, an introduction to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") architecture was given.

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.

Impact investments are financial investments made with the deliberate intention to generate positive, measurable social or environmental outcomes alongside a financial return.

Hong Kong has launched a new re-domiciliation regime on 23 May 2025 under the Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2025 (the "Regime"), enabling overseas companies to transfer their legal domicile to Hong Kong while maintaining corporate continuity

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