Our Matrimonial & Family law partner Anita Leung was interviewed on issues relating to the relocation of children from divorced families. Watch the YouTube video in the following link: [Interview with Family Lawyers-Answering the Problem of Single Parent Family Leaving Hong Kong with Children] đ« â YouTube Summary of the InterviewPart I â Custody, Care & Control When a couple […]
(Hackers Now Target Internet Connected Chastity Belts, USTDâs Warning Against Ransom Payments and Legal Issues Victims Should Consider) âRansomware is unique among cybercrime because in order for the attack to be successful, it requires the victim to become a willing accomplice after the factâ – James Scott Ransomware, What Am I? Ransomwares are malicious software […]
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 â a total of 34 new listing applications (two from companies with WVR structures and four from pre-revenue biotech companies) were vetted by the […]
Although global economy growth has remained stagnant amid Covid-19, the volume of fraudsters, ponzi schemers and their ilk carries on rising. Our criminal and civil practitioners are usually called to join hands when there is a high-value fraud and the proceeds of the fraud may be on the move. This article seeks to provide an […]
Key Legal / Contractual Issues for Employers to Consider âSurvey: Who is the driver of the digital transformation of your company? a) Chief Executive Officer b) Chief Technology Officer c) COVID-19 Majority Answer: c) COVID-19â Introduction Telecommuting is not new. For the tech sector, working remotely has been around for as long as the internet […]
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) published a potentially far-reaching consultation paper on the Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers1 on 31 March 2021 (the âHKEX Consultation Paperâ). The purpose of the HKEX Consultation Paper is to obtain feedback from the market on the HKEXâs proposals to amend the HKEX Listing Rules to streamline […]
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) published a potentially far-reaching consultation paper on the Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers1 on 31 March 2021 (the âHKEX Consultation Paperâ). The purpose of the HKEX Consultation Paper is to obtain feedback from the market on the HKEXâs proposals to amend the HKEX Listing Rules to streamline […]
Our criminal litigation partner Felix Ng was interviewed by TVB television program âNews Magazine (æ°èéèŠ)â on the criminal law and market misconduct implications surrounding âramp and dumpâ investment scams via social media, which have been rampant in Hong Kong and the Asia region lately. SFC Crackdown This television interview came timely as the Securities and Futures Commission […]
We are proud to announce that Haldanes have contributed to the Standard Clauses âBoilerplateâ Agreement: Hong Kong, a 3-part Q&A published by Thomson Reuters in the United Kingdom and circulated internationally. The Q&A is part of Thomson Reutersâ new Boilerplate International Transaction Guide, which offers practical and jurisdiction-specific guidance on the application of Thomson Reutersâ boilerplate clauses. Haldanes […]
Date: 1 April 2021 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 The Hong Kong Immigration Department recently made an announcement in relation to special arrangements made for visa holders […]
On 3 March 2021, the UK Listing Review, chaired by the Rt Hon. Lord Jonathon Hill, published its recommendations for reform of the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange1 (the LSE) (the UK Listing Rules). The reforms are aimed at increasing the attractiveness of the UK as a listing venue, particularly for new economy […]
On 3 March 2021, the UK Listing Review, chaired by the Rt Hon. Lord Jonathon Hill, published its recommendations for reform of the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange1 (the LSE) (the UK Listing Rules). The reforms are aimed at increasing the attractiveness of the UK as a listing venue, particularly for new economy […]