Corporate & Commercial

Legal insights on M&A, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, and commercial contracts in Hong Kong.

Stored Value Facilities and Digital Banking in Hong Kong – HKMA Licensing Guide
Corporate & Commercial

Stored Value Facilities and Digital Banking in Hong Kong – HKMA Licensing Guide

A comprehensive guide to the HKMA’s stored value facility (SVF) licensing regime and digital banking regulation in Hong Kong — covering who needs a licence, application requirements, ongoing compliance, and the virtual banking framework.

Cross-Border Data Transfers from Hong Kong – A Legal Compliance Guide
Corporate & Commercial

Cross-Border Data Transfers from Hong Kong – A Legal Compliance Guide

A practical guide to cross-border data transfer obligations under Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance — covering Section 33, model clauses, practical compliance steps, and implications for businesses operating regionally.

Convertible Notes and SAFE Agreements for Hong Kong Startups – Legal Guide
Corporate & Commercial

Convertible Notes and SAFE Agreements for Hong Kong Startups – Legal Guide

A practical legal guide to convertible notes and SAFE agreements for Hong Kong startups — covering structure, key terms, Hong Kong law considerations, stamp duty, and negotiation points for founders and investors.

Hong Kong Data Privacy Law: A Business Guide to PDPO Compliance
Corporate & Commercial

Hong Kong Data Privacy Law: A Business Guide to PDPO Compliance

A practical guide to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) for businesses operating in Hong Kong, covering data protection principles, PICS requirements, cross-border transfers, PCPD enforcement, and compliance best practices.

Shareholders' Agreements in Hong Kong: Key Provisions Every Founder and Investor Should Know
Corporate & Commercial

Shareholders' Agreements in Hong Kong: Key Provisions Every Founder and Investor Should Know

A practical guide to shareholders' agreements in Hong Kong, covering pre-emption rights, drag-along and tag-along clauses, deadlock provisions, exit mechanisms, and drafting best practices for founders and investors.

Employment Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong: Labour Tribunal, Minor Employment Claims & Beyond
Corporate & Commercial

Employment Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong: Labour Tribunal, Minor Employment Claims & Beyond

A comprehensive guide to resolving employment disputes in Hong Kong, covering the Labour Tribunal, Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board, work injury claims, and strategic options for employers and employees.

Intellectual Property Protection in Hong Kong: Trademarks, Patents, and Copyright
Corporate & Commercial

Intellectual Property Protection in Hong Kong: Trademarks, Patents, and Copyright

A guide to intellectual property protection in Hong Kong: trademark registration, patent types, copyright law, registered designs, cross-border IP strategy, and enforcement remedies.

Minority Shareholder Rights in Hong Kong Companies
Corporate & Commercial

Minority Shareholder Rights in Hong Kong Companies

Protecting minority shareholders in Hong Kong companies: statutory rights, unfair prejudice petitions, just and equitable winding up, derivative actions, and practical remedies.