Following the making of a winding-up order by the Hong Kong Court, a provisional liquidator or a liquidator can decide whether to apply to the Hong Kong Court for appointment of certain creditors and contributories to form a...more
How does an arbitration clause, or an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of foreign courts, affect insolvency proceedings?
The effect of an arbitration clause, or an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of foreign...more
Introduction -
The past decade has seen a huge increase in the incidence of cybercrime in Hong Kong. The number of cybercrime reports rose from 2,206 in 2011 to 16,159 in 2021. This trend has been exacerbated by the global...more
The last two years have reshaped the global economy and socioeconomic policies, and have given rise to new risks and challenges. The world of disputes is also rapidly evolving. As we look back to reflect on the lessons...more
The past decade has seen a huge increase in the incidents of cyber crime in Hong Kong. This has been exacerbated by the global pandemic, which has forced criminals online, with the number of cases in 2020 representing a 55%...more
(i) a licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, including anti-money laundering obligations; (ii) a two-tier registration regime for dealers in precious metals and stones; and...more
11/9/2020
/ AML/CFT ,
Anti-Corruption ,
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BSA/AML ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Crimes ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Transactions ,
Hong Kong ,
Money Laundering ,
Popular ,
Terrorist Financing Regulations ,
Trading Platforms