As the only authorised law reporting service in Hong Kong, HKLRD provides an authoritative, consistent and authentic statement of the law.

Intellectual Property Rights in China explains the structure and role of the intellectual property rights system in the modern Chinese economy. The content conveys the expertise of leading Chinese practitioners with straightforward and practical guidance.

In April 2010, a year after the implementation of the Civil Justice Reform, the University of Hong Kong and University College London hosted a joint conference entitled “Civil Justice Reform - What Has It Achieved?”.This publication seeks to answer that vitally important question and makes essential reading for practitioners seeking to understand the new procedures of civil justice reform.

Hong Kong Civil Justice Reform Practice Manual, Second Edition focuses on the practical steps to ensure practitioners do not get caught out by the sweeping new provisions, and are able to provide their clients with specific advice as to how their cases should be conducted in this new era of dispute resolution.

Hong Kong Basic Law Annotations and Commentary is the landmark first publication to include direct annotations of the Basic Law’s full text.

This authoritative work is the essential reference source for all concerned with Hong Kong’s constitutional order created under the Basic Law.

The Practical Guide to the Hong Kong Competition Ordinance as authored by Linklaters provides a highly practical yet comprehensive overview of the new competition regime from both substantive and procedural aspects.

This updated Third Edition of the Law and Practice of Hong Kong Companies presents a step-by-step overview that a professional needs for the daily practice of running a company in accordance with the current provisions of the Companies Ordinance (Cap.622). This practical book highlights and breaks down the everyday routine and procedures for properly running a company, including: (i) requirements from incorporation to dissolution; (ii) formalities required by the Companies Registrar; (iii) formation of joint ventures; (iv) purchase of sole trader; (v) partnerships and business enterprises; (vi) civil and criminal proceedings, etc.

NEW CONTENT (i) Practice and Procedure on the Listing of Companies on the Hong Kong Exchange; (ii) Continuing Statutory Obligations of Directors and Officers of such
Companies; and (iii) Suspension, Cancellation and Withdrawal of the Listing of such Companies from the Exchange.

NEW CHAPTERS (i) Regulation of Listed Companies; (ii) Share Capital Transactions; (iii) Investigations and Enquiries; and (iv) Takeovers, Mergers, Amalgamations and Other Reconstructions. 

This new edition is the ideal source for the answers to all questions in regards to Hong Kong companies and its company secretarial practice.

Essential legal content for everyone who wants to stay current with all Hong Kong Employment Law related matters, this Second Edition of Employment Law & Practice in Hong Kong brings you up to date on the developments of the past six years on the practice of law and jurisprudence. It also features expanded coverage of a number of areas, including: post-termination restrictive covenants and numerous case law developments in workplace discrimination.

Arbitration Law in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide is the leading text on Arbitration in the Hong Kong jurisdiction. It includes contributions from the pre-eminent arbitrators in the region and is overseen by Editor-in-Chief, Geoffrey Ma, GBM, QC,SC and General Editor, Denis Brock.

 Clough & Clough on Personal Injuries provides an easy reference point for key areas of personal injuries (“PI”) litigation.

The Second Edition of the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance (Cap 628): Commentary and Annotations provides updates to the Ordinance as well as subsidiary enacted Regulations and Rules. It fully examines and analyzes the law.  

  Company Law in Hong Kong – Insolvency covers the major aspects of corporate insolvency law in Hong Kong. 

The fifth book in Justice Bokhary''''s Crocodile series, Croc and Roll Law distills constitutional law principles into easily understandable language with hand-painted illustrations from two of his grandsons. 

Tort Law in Hong Kong, now in its fifth edition, is both a learning tool for intending lawyers and the most up-to-date and comprehensive tort law resource for legal practitioners, academics and judges. The focus is on the Hong Kong law and context. The new edition provides critical analysis of more than 300 court decisions from Hong Kong and relevant overseas jurisdictions.

 The essential reference manual on criminal law, procedure, sentencing and practice in Hong Kong

Endorsed by the Hong Kong Judiciary, Hong Kong Civil Procedure 2024 (The White Book) is the definitive reference manual on the rules of civil procedure and practice in Hong Kong.

Law of Companies in Hong Kong (Fourth Edition) continues to be the main substantive text on Hong Kong company law since the commencement in 2014 of the current Companies Ordinance (Cap.622). This text provides detailed analysis of main areas of company law as set out in case law and legislation, covering both the Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) and the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap.32).

 Company Law in Hong Kong – Practice and Procedure covers the main areas of core company law, including major parts of the Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) (“CO”). 

Exceptionally accessible and comprehensive text on the legal system of Hong Kong, trusted by cohort after cohort of students sitting for law school, conversion, or professional examinations on the subject.

Hong Kong Basic Law Handbook continues to be the definitive work for anyone interested in understanding the operation of the Basic Law. A number of significant developments in constitutional law have taken place since the publication of the first edition in 2015 and second edition in 2019.

Applying IFRS® Standards to real transactions and arrangements can be a significant challenge. And as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact companies, communicating effectively to investors and other stakeholders has never been more important. Insights into IFRS is based on KPMG member firms’ experience of applying IFRS Standards around the world and explains our views on many interpretative issues. We’ve taken the questions that we’ve received and turned them into practical guidance to help you apply IFRS Standards to your situation.

 This book covers criminal litigation from a uniquely practical perspective: it starts with how to receive instructions from clients and takes you through the entire litigation process.

Civil Litigation in Hong Kong is a practical guide to the rules of civil procedure in Hong Kong and is a companion to The Hong Kong White Book.  It has been written by practitioners based on their experience of handling civil litigation cases before the courts of Hong Kong.  It provides commentary, sample documents and checklists. 

This is the first text that "tells you all you want to know" about Commissions of Inquiry in Hong Kong.  It is a practical guide drawing on the experience and expertise of the author team. 

Criminal Procedure in Hong Kong, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide on the many and varied aspects of criminal procedure and the criminal justice system in Hong Kong.

Colinvaux’s Law of Insurance in Hong Kong, Fourth Edition is the definitive reference manual on insurance law and practice in Hong Kong. Modelled on the UK edition, which is now in its 12th edition, and authored by Robert Merkin QC, the text has been adapted specifically for the Hong Kong insurance market.

Founded in 1971, Hong Kong Law Journal is the leading scholarly journal on the common law in Hong Kong, and the law in China in the English language. The journal also publishes comparative, jurisprudential, international, and interdisciplinary material relevant to the study of law. All contributions are refereed.

The Journal enjoys a wide circulation throughout the common law world. It is available online on a current, full text basis on Westlaw. It is indexed by Scopus, the Social Sciences Citation Index, Current Contents/Social & Behavioral Sciences, and the Index to Legal Periodicals and Books, and abstracted on the Social Science Research Network.

The company is a critical legal concept in all modern legal systems and an essential vehicle for investment and economic function. The Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) governs the incorporation, powers, authority and functions of companies in Hong Kong. It is a huge legislation comprising 921 Sections, 11 Schedules and 13 Subsidiary Legislations, including the new Non-Hong Kong Companies (Disclosure of Company Name, Place of Incorporation and Members’ Limited Liability) Regulation (Cap.622M, Sub.Leg.) which came into effect on 1 August 2019.

Now in its 7th edition, the Companies Ordinance (Cap.622): Commentary and Annotations 2021 continues to be the definitive practitioner guide to the understanding and operation of the Companies Ordinance. Kingsley Ong, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland and Alice Leung, Partner at Anthony Siu & Co continue as General Editors. Written by a team of leading company law specialists, this two-volume work is an essential text for all company law practitioners, academics and students.

Asian Legal Business is proud to announce that it has published the Asian Legal Business Guide to Shanghai STAR Market IPOs 2021.

This Guide, which took over one year to put together, provides guidance to companies on solving a variety of issues they might face in their listing journey on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market. The IPO handbook features a number of topics on issue that a company needs to consider during its listing journey, with advice provided by experts who have been offering IPO-related services since the beginning of the new STAR Market and have the most up-to-date knowhow.

These include:

• Pre-IPO preparation and IPO application process
• Intellectual property and tax issues
• Red chips, VIE structure, valuation adjustment mechanism and other specific issues
• Choosing your offshore listing vehicle
• Governance and compliance issues of listed companies

And more.

The list of contributors and supporting organizations include Carey Olsen, Commerce & Finance Law Offices, CM Law, DeHeng Law Offices, East & Concord Partners, Grandway Law Offices, Hai Run Law Firm, Jia Yuan Law Offices, Jingtian & Gongcheng, Shihui Partners, T&C Law Firm. 

To request for a complimentary digital copy of the handbook, click here to register now.

The handbook is also available for purchase at HKD550 each. Limited copies are available. Order yours now!

IPO Handbook for Hong Kong 2020

A comprehensive handbook spanning the entire listing process

Asian Legal Business is proud to announce that it has published the 2020 edition of its popular Hong Kong IPO Handbook.

The handbook, which took a year to put together, covers a number of topics and chapters including Hong Kong dual-class shares, legal issues related to the listing of red chips, IPO application process, and tax consideration in an IPO, among others.

The list of contributors and supporting organizations include ACMI Asia Capital Markets Institute, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Appleby, BDO Hong Kong, Beijing DHH Law Firm, CLSA, CMB Wing Lung Bank, Commerce & Finance Law Offices, DeHeng Law Offices, Grandall Law Firm, iDeals Solutions, Jingtian & Gocheng, LC Lawyers, ONC Lawyers, Porda Havas, SWCS. Wisdom Investor Relations, ACC Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Investor Relations Association. 

To request for a complimentary digital copy of the handbook, click here to register now.

The handbook is also available for purchase at HKD480 each. Limited copies are available. Order yours now!

Business Law in Hong Kong continues to provide an analysis of the general principles relating to the laws of business and the legal system in Hong Kong 

• Discusses the worlds’ first detailed consideration of anti-Bartlett clauses by an appellate court in the Court of Final Appeal’s decision in Zhang Hong Li v DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd [2019] HKCFA 45.
• Considers the fiduciary duty of trustees including the concept of a residual fiduciary duty after Zhang Hong Li v DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd [2019] HKCFA 45.
• A chapter discussing the relationship between equity and unjust enrichment.
• Fresh consideration of the approach to property ownership disputes involving the doctrines of common intention constructive trust, proprietary estoppel, and the resurrection of the presumption of resulting trust after the privy council decisions of Marr v Collie (Bahamas) [2017] UKPC 17 and Whitlock v Moree (Bahamas) [2017] UKPC 44.
• Submission that the common law doctrine of sham should not apply to trusts, considering JSC Mezhdunarodniy Promyshlenniy Bank and another v Pugachev (Pugachev v. Pugachev) [2017] EWHC 2426 (Ch)
• Considers why Hong Kong has no need of the possible new doctrine of estoppel that may be developing in England after the English Court of Appeal decision in Pennington v. Waine [2002] EWCA Civ 227.
• A chapter considering the importance of special trust jurisdictions for trust business in Hong Kong, including Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands and Bermuda.
 

• On the 30th anniversary of the implementation of the CISG, the title provides value added content for students and practitioners alike considering CISG and its intersection with public domestic and international law.
   
• Unique and jurisdictionally relevant thought-leadership content – presents national perspectives.
   
• Provides fresh critiques on core principles as well as forecasting on potential areas for reform.
   
• Multi-country author team providing perspectives from across diverse global jurisdictions as well as contributions from members of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (The Hague) and The Secretariat of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) came into force internationally on 1 January, 1988. 2018 marked the 30th anniversary of its coming into force. So far, CISG has been favourably received by the international community as it helps remove legal barriers for international trade and diminishes uncertainties caused by the private international law system and facilitates contract negotiations in international transactions.

Three fundamental issues are addressed by the CISG:

• the formation of a contract;
• the obligations of the seller; and
• the remedies available to the buyer, and the obligations of the buyer and the remedies available to the seller.

As we celebrate over three decades of this unique experiment at unifying and harmonising the law on international sale contracts and count the increasing membership of the international convention, it is also time to revisit a few specific issues that have arisen from the application of the convention.

• Comprehensive content – provides a one-stop reference text for all appeals in all Hong Kong criminal jurisdictions.
   
• Holistic approach – covers both sides in the appeals process, namely appeals by defendants and the prosecution.
   
• A practical tool – a step-by-step guide to assist practitioners commence and complete a criminal appeal including easy to read flow charts and diagrams.
   
• Provides practitioners with context through detailed discussion and application of key cases as well as a historical chapter to explain the origins of contemporary appellate procedures and practices and a detailed introduction to the overall court structures appeal paths and the role of the prosecution in Hong Kong.
   
• Value added content – includes discussion of the constitutional significance of criminal appeals, appeals as a human right, and appeals as an integral component of the Rule of Law.

Criminal Appeals in Hong Kong provides a concise and comprehensive explanation of criminal appeals in all criminal jurisdictions in Hong Kong. A chapter is devoted to each of the courts in Hong Kong and a step-by-step guide is provided to assist practitioners in deciding whether to commence an appeal or to respond to an appeal. The key statutory provisions are set out in a clear manner and key cases are discussed to explain the central legal issues. Applicable Practice Directions are included. The book also contains a detailed historical account of the development of criminal appeals in Hong Kong and a chapter explaining the court structure and the role of the prosecution. The constitutional significance of criminal appeals is explained including the meaning and scope of art 11(4) of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and relevant provisions in the Basic Law. The importance of criminal appeals to the Rule of Law is a central theme in the book.

• Authored by representatives of one of the top offshore legal firms with specific specialisation in the complexities of the Cayman Islands jurisdiction.
• An increase in the breadth of coverage with three entirely new chapters:
  - Financing & regulation of aircraft;
  - Cayman Island LLCs; and
  - EU Substance Requirements. 
• The only authoritative reference source for the South East Asian legal market covering the critical Cayman Islands jurisdiction that accounts for 75% of world’s hedge funds and nearly half the global industry’s estimated US$1.1 trillion of asset under-management.
• Highly contemporaneous with 40% of the 1st edition content updated including, but not limited to:
  - analysis and review of the new and amended Cayman Islands laws and regulations regarding the companies and financial regime;
  - updates to the anti-money laundering regime;
  - review and analysis of the new regulatory guidelines regarding the formation of limited liability companies etc.

Cayman Islands Company and Commercial Law is the only publication that focuses exclusively on the Cayman Islands. The book provides a deep analytical view of the offshore jurisdiction’s legal landscape as it relates to companies, partnerships, credit and security, mutual funds, insolvency, dispute resolution, taxation, trusts and more.

The Second Edition will keep you fully up-to-date on one of the world’s most utilized corporate jurisdictions. The use of offshore vehicles for international financial transactions and the incorporation of companies is the preference for most entities here in the Asia Pacific region. The Cayman Islands continues to be the ‘hot’ jurisdiction for offshore companies and commercial work, as well as the choice now to set up an offshore financial center.

This new second edition examines and updates the major changes which occurred over the last four years, including:

1. Impact of the new Cayman Islands Limited Liability Companies law since its enactment in 2016 – resulting in 391 Cayman LLCs formed and another 16 transferred by way of continuation from other jurisdictions from 1 July 2016 – 19 May 2017;

2. New supplemental legislation formed in relation to the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) Regulations, 2015;

3. New requirement of obtaining professional Indemnity Insurance for those who deal with Trusts, Insurance, Mutual Fund Administration, Securities Investments and Company Managers, Licensees, and Directors;

4. Amended structure for investment funds, etc.

Habeas Crocodylus is Justice Kemal Bokhary’s fourth cartoon law book. Like his previous books, this one covers topics of interest to lawyers and members of the general public. Topics as diverse as animal rights, democracy, the environment, language, rule of law and socio-economic rights, to the judicial protection of personal liberty by the writ of habeas corpus are addressed with the Judge’s characteristic wit and humour, but always to make points meant to be taken seriously. And like his previous books, it is important the topics covered in this book are made available to young readers.

“ [Mr Justice Bokhary] has written five books, with this his sixth, all for the same purpose — to explain the law and its principles with humour and wisdom to non-lawyers, especially young people, so they would come to know and love the law. I hope you will read his works and come to  know and love the man, and his Crocky. ”

– From the Foreword by Audrey Eu SC

• Authored and annotated by Knut Fournier, Chairman of the Hong Kong Competition Association.

The comprehensive and concise resource for anyone interested in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Print and ProView eBook included with exclusive content on eBook version!

The first publication on drafting wills and trusts in Hong Kong, this crucial guide explains the issues involved in preparing Hong Kong law trusts.

An analytical guide to all aspects of this Ordinance as it relates to property ownership and duty of care. The publication analyses and covers the law regulating public, private, and commercial tenants; freeholders; lease holders; repairing responsibilities; duty to maintain a safe environment, etc.

Bills of Exchange Ordinance (Cap.19): Commentary and Annotations looks at the laws, rules, and regulations relating to bills of exchange – which includes cheques, promissory notes, payment/financial instruments, etc.

The thorough commentary, informed by comparative law … makes the book an asset not only for readers involved in the application of the Ordinance in Hong Kong, but also for those involved in the interpretation and application of similar provisions in other parts of the world.

• The only authoritative reference source with comprehensive coverage of the British Virgin Islands offshore market

The only text focusing exclusively on Insurance Law in Hong Kong

One of the first publications of its kind to provide a comparative and critical overview of personal data protection laws in 12 jurisdictions of the Asia Pacific region

THE GO TO RESOURCE ON THE SPECIALIST ISSUES OF COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

• Distinguishes Mareva Injuctions from proprietary or asset preservation injunctions
• Refers and explains the Revised Practice Guidelines for Admission of Overseas Counsel (Bar Circular no. 068 of 2015) issued by the Hong Kong Bar Association, in particular the checklist attached to those guidelines
• References the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Ordinance 2016
• Replaces the old practice directions 11.1 & 11.2 with the most updated versions

• Asia Fortune Media Group Ltd, Re (unrep., CACV 248/2015, 12 April 2016)
• China Solar Energy Holdings Ltd, Re (unrep., HCCW 108/2015, 14 June 2017).
• Joint Official Liquidators of A Co v B [2014] 4 HKLRD 374; L v G Ltd [2016] 1 HKLRD 167.
• Z-Obee Holdings Ltd, Re (unrep., HCCW 85/2014, 27 June 2014).
• Kam Leung Sui Kwan v Kam Kwan Lai (2015) 18 HKCFAR 501.
• Solar Touch Ltd, Re [2004] 3 HKLRD 154;
• Beauty China Holdings Ltd, Re [2009] 6 HKC 351, [21]-[23];
• Pioneer Iron and Steel Group Company Ltd, Re (unrep., HCCW 322/2010, 6 March 2013).
• Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd v UBAF (HK) Ltd
• Skillsoft Asia Pacific Pty Ltd v Ambow Education Holding Ltd (No.2) [2016] 1 HKLRD 1052.
• Zimmer Sweden AB v KPN Hong Kong Ltd [2009] 3 HKLRD 94
• Re Mr David Perry QC [2016] 2 HKLRD 647
• Re Mably [2014] 1 HKLRD 627
• United Asia Fiance Ltd v Yiu Tsz Ngar [2015] 2 HKLRD 189
• Sketchers Sarl v Eternity Freight International Forwarded (HK)(unrep., HCCL 6/2016, 22 August 2016)
• Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd (2016) 19 HKCFAR 586
• XY LLC v Jesse Zhu (CACV 11/2016, 5 December 2016)
• Wharf Ltd v Lau Yuen How (HCA 1535/2008, 9^th January 2009)

Intellectual Property Law and Practice in Hong Kong, Second Edition continues to be the standard text on intellectual property law in Hong Kong and the essential treatise for the modern day IP practitioner.