Foreward by Andrew Chilvers As companies continue to look for opportunities in global markets, directors from diverse jurisdictions are hired to serve on the boards of foreign businesses as well as domestic ones that have operations and assets in other countries. Enterprises across the world look for directors from other jurisdictions for any number of […]
Not everyone can get divorced in Hong Kong. Section 3 of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap 179) sets out when the Hong Kong Court has jurisdiction over divorce proceedings. The Ordinance states that either of the parties must be: Domiciled in Hong Kong at the date of the divorce petition or application; or Habitually resident […]
Hong Kong has one of the highest percentage of expatriate populations in the world. Expatriates come to Hong Kong to explore opportunities. Unfortunately, Hong Kong also has the reputation as the ‘graveyard of marriages’. The question then becomes where should they file for divorce? Can they get a divorce in Hong Kong or do they have […]
Nick Gall takes a closer look at whether COVID-19 is an event of frustration touching on: What frustration is How and when a contract can be frustrated Whether COVID-19 can give grounds of frustration
On 02 June 2020, the HKSAR Government announced that the prohibition on group gatherings in public places under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G) (the “Prohibition on Group Gatherings Regulations”) would be extended for at least 14 days. The prohibition on group gatherings The implementation period of the […]
As companies continue to look for opportunities in global markets, directors from diverse jurisdictions are hired to serve on the boards of foreign businesses as well as domestic ones that […]
Read moreIn this video on force majeure Nick Gall explores: The definition of force majeure Whether there is a duty of mitigation An example of mitigation Whether there are any specific notification requirements YouTube Channel
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”). Although the Family Court has now reopened there are social distancing measures in place which mean that hearings are continuing to be adjourned. We expect this to be […]
LEGAL UPDATE Intellectual Property & Cyber Law • Are AI produced works protectable under Copyright Law? Corporate Disputes & Insolvency • Transfer of business and insolvency Regulatory & Compliance • Internal control: Is the company’s senior management being effectively “controlled” by (independent) non-executive directors? Corporate Finance • Changes brought by implementation of H-share full circulation […]
The HKSAR Government announced on 19 May 2020 an extension of the prohibition on group gathering in public places under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G) (the “Extended Prohibition on Group Gatherings”). Read More… Hong Kong Law Newsletter | Chartlons
For directors, the winding up of a company could be judgment day when their past misdeeds come back to haunt them. If insolvency is on the horizon, there are various matters directors should bear in mind lest incurring personal liability if insolvency becomes inevitable. Unfair Preference The rules governing unfair preference are found under sections […]
The HKSAR Government announced on 19 May 2020 an extension of the prohibition on group gathering in public places under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G) (the “Extended Prohibition on Group Gatherings”). Read More… Hong Kong Law Newsletter | Chartlons
