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Expansion of Hong Kong’s anti-bribery legislation – The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Order...

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The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Order 2025 (“Amendment Order”) has amended the Hong Kong Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (“POBO”) to include four new “public bodies” and two new categories...more

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Enhancements to Corporate Governance Requirements Take Effect on July 1, 2025

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The amendments to the Corporate Governance Code (“CG Code”) and the related Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange” and “Listing Rules”, respectively) come into...more

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Managing Misconduct in ‘Satellite Offices’

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For multinational corporations looking to establish a presence in Asia, the creation of regional offices in locations such as Hong Kong or mainland China can be a strategic move. Setting up these so-called ‘satellite offices’...more

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Tackling Greenwashing: Singapore's Approach and APAC's Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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Singapore shows leadership in a diverse APAC market where the race is on to strengthen transparency in environmental claims and combat greenwashing....more

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Landmark Victory secured for Asia Cement Corporation in Hong Kong High Court

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In civil litigation, the parties are strictly bound by their pleadings and it is not permissible to deviate from the same. Serious allegations of fraud or dishonesty must be pleaded distinctly and with the utmost...more

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All’s Well That Ends Well for Keepwell Providers?

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No loss to issuers puts note trustees in the spotlight. The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has overturned the Court of Appeal’s order that Peking University Founder Group Company Limited (PUFG), as the keepwell...more

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Dividends out of Share Premium: A Brief Refresher

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As Hong Kong listed Bermuda and Cayman Islands exempted companies approach their annual results season, many may be considering paying their shareholders a dividend, whether due to a profitable financial year or as a gesture...more

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South & Southeast Asia M&A Report

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We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more

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HKEx’s Enhanced Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules

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HKEx published conclusions in December 2024 to its consultation on Review of the Corporate Governance Code (“CG Code”) and related Listing Rules. The latest changes to the CG Code and related Listing Rules include (i)...more

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Why Set Up a Tokenised Investment Fund with an Approved Manager in the BVI?

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Setting up a tokenized investment fund with an approved manager in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) offers many strategic advantages by combining the innovative benefits of blockchain technology with cost-effectiveness and...more

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Cram-across: Sino-Ocean Restructuring Plan Makes Waves

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The evolution of the English RP continues to push the jurisdictional envelope. The English court’s sanction of the Sino-Ocean restructuring plan (RP) marks an interesting development in the evolution of the English RP....more

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Hong Kong Court Grants Recognition and Assistance to Official Liquidators Appointed in the British Virgin Islands

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On 23 October 2024, Deputy High Court Judge Le Pichon of the Court of First Instance in the High Court of the Hong Kong SAR granted recognition and assistance to Chan Ho Yin (also known as Michael Chan) (“Mr Chan“) of Kroll...more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - November/December 2024

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The updates include market consultation, consultation conclusions and various guiding materials by the HKEX, and bills for amendments to the Companies Ordinance by the Hong Kong government....more

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Top 5 Hong Kong Publications of 2024

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In Hong Kong, our most popular thought leadership provided clients with vital information on Cayman Islands investment funds, accompanying questions of corporate governance, and the key advantages of Cayman companies for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

HKEX Implements Corporate Governance Reforms

查看中文 Following a consultation process conducted in June 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. (HKEX) has announced finalized amendments to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on HKEX (Listing Rules) to...more

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HKEx Issues Conclusions on Proposed Corporate Governance Code Amendments

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The Hong Kong Stock Exchange concluded its consultation on proposed amendments to the Corporate Governance Code and related Listing Rules. All proposals were adopted with certain modifications and clarifications and will go...more

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ケイマン諸島籍クローズドエンドファンドに関する規制に要注意

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ケイマン諸島は世界有数のオフショアファンド法域です。2023年時点でのケイマン諸島における登録ファンド数は約29,500で、ケイマン諸島籍ファンドは、全世界の米国籍以外のファンド全体の68%を占めています。...more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - September/October 2024

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The updates include an information paper on implementing an uncertificated securities market, and a joint announcement on an enhanced timeframe for a new listing application process....more

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The Rise of Convertible Debt: An Alternative Source of Funding for Chinese Issuers

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In the ever-evolving world of corporate finance, one trend that has been gaining significant momentum is the increased issuance of convertible debt by Chinese issuers. Over the past few months, Chinese technology companies...more

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Hong Kong Court Finds Former GM Breached Fiduciary Duties by Diverting Business Opportunities

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In the case of Green Light Multiplex Co. Limited v. Lam Shi Yan [2024] HKCFI 2101, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance held a former General Manager (GM) liable for wrongfully diverting business opportunities away from his...more

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Secondary Listing of Companies on the London Stock Exchange

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Having recently acted as Bermuda counsel to a Hong Kong listed company on its successful secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange, we thought it would be helpful to summarise the benefits of a secondary listing to...more

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Launch of the Banking Industry Integrity Charter in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong’s new Banking Industry Integrity Charter (Integrity Charter) was launched on 9 October 2024 by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and...more

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Winding-Up Petition Struck Out, Joint Provisional Liquidators Discharged in Bermuda

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On 15 May 2024, the Bermuda Court granted an order striking out a winding-up petition (the “Petition”), setting aside an earlier order appointing joint provisional liquidators (“JPLs”), and discharging the JPLs appointed over...more

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Too Radical For A Change? A Summary of Garofalo V Crisp And Ors

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In Garofalo v Crisp and Ors [2024] EWHC 1737 (Ch), the English Court found that a higher evidential threshold should be applied when deciding whether or not to grant an exceptional interim relief for a change of management...more

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Taking Security Over Shares in a Cayman Islands Exempted Company

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The Cayman Islands (“Cayman”) is recognised as a leading international financial centre and well regarded as a creditor-friendly jurisdiction (with the absence of debtor-friendly insolvency such as Chapter XI in the United...more

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