2020/2021 has been a remarkable year for competition law practitioners in Hong Kong: the Competition Commission (“the Commission”) has been increasingly active in initiating investigations and commencing enforcement actions against parties which contravened the First Conduct Rule and the Second Conduct Rule of the Competition Ordinance (Cap 619, “the Ordinance”). Whilst a number of proceedings […]
On 16 April 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEX”) published a consultation paper on the Review of Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules1 (the “HKEX Consultation Paper”) setting out proposals aimed at enhancing directors’ independence, board diversity and ESG disclosure and standards (among others). The HKEX also proposes to revise the […]
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Consultation Paper on the Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers1 published on 31 March 2021 (HKEX Consultation Paper) proposes potentially far reaching changes to its requirements for secondary and dual primary listings of overseas companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the HKEX). Two of the key proposals, which are the […]
We are excited to share our new “Hong Kong Employment Law Handbook – Covid-19 Edition” which addresses your most asked employment law queries including those relating to working from home (WFH), working from abroad, unpaid leave and annual leave, redundancies and restructurings, as well as occupational health and safety. Click on the button below to […]
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Consultation Paper on the Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers1 published on 31 March 2021 (Consultation Paper) puts forward potentially far-reaching changes to the requirements for listing offshore companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). For an overview of the proposed changes, please see Charltons’ newsletter The HKEX Consultation Paper […]
COVID-19 EDITION The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged businesses across the world and raised unprecedented issues for both employers and employees in the employment law space. In this “The Hong Kong Employment Law Handbook – COVID-19 Edition” we address your most asked queries relating to everything from working from home (WFH), to working from abroad, to […]
Good News for visa holders outside Hong Kong who are looking to apply for visa renewals, as the Immigration Department recently announced that special arrangements will be made to accommodate the pandemic situation Date: 1 April 2021 The Hong Kong Immigration Department recently made an announcement in relation to special arrangements made for visa holders […]
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Consultation Paper on the Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers1 published on 31 March 2021 (Consultation Paper) puts forward potentially far-reaching changes to the requirements for listing offshore companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). For an overview of the proposed changes, please see Charltons’ newsletter The HKEX Consultation Paper […]
The division of finances and assets of parties can be one of the most stressful, emotional and daunting parts of a divorce. The pandemic has further complicated the financial aspects of divorce proceedings due to the dynamic economic environment. In some matrimonial disputes, family lawyers find it beneficial to engage forensic accountants who can help […]
On 9 April 2021, the Legislative Council’s Panel on Financial Affairs will discuss the proposed implementation of provisions to protect directors’ personal information from public inspection which are contained in the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622). The proposals set out in LC Paper No. CB(1)737/20-21(07)1 envisage that subsidiary legislation implementing a phased introduction of the new […]
On 9 April 2021, the Legislative Council’s Panel on Financial Affairs will discuss the proposed implementation of provisions to protect directors’ personal information from public inspection which are contained in the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622). The proposals set out in LC Paper No. CB(1)737/20-21(07)1 envisage that subsidiary legislation implementing a phased introduction of the new […]
On 23 February 2021, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) published its quarterly report1 for the period October to December 2020. The main highlights include: Listing and takeovers – a total of 34 new listing applications (two from companies with WVR structures and four from pre-revenue biotech companies) were vetted by the […]