Legal Updates
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Overview of early stage and venture capital investment in Hong Kong
1. Startup market overview in Hong Kong 1.1 What is the typical corporate structure of a startup? The common business vehicle used is a private company limited by shares. A private company limited by shares is an independent legal entity which is responsible for its…Read More
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The new Limited Partnership Fund regime of Hong Kong
Private Equity (“PE”) funds play a critical role in providing growth capital to companies especially pre-IPO companies and unicorns. The past few years have witnessed the burgeoning development of PE funds across Asia-Pacific, in particular Hong Kong and Mainland China. PE funds have also gained…Read More
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Asset Recovery Lawyer Jeff Lane on tracing fraud proceeds and more
Below, in an interview with Who’s Who Legal who ranks Jeff as a Global Elite Thought Leader for Asset Recovery in their 2020 Edition, Partner Jeff Lane answers a range of questions addressing the ever-changing methods of fraudsters as well as his background and inspirations…Read More
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HKIAC permitted to administer corporate disputes in Russia upon award of PAI status
As of 25 April 2019, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) is the first foreign arbitral institution permitted by the Russian Ministry of Justice to function as a permanent arbitral institution (“PAI”) under Article 44(3) of the Federal Law No. 382-FZ dated 29 December…Read More
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Tanner De Witt sponsors Security Law & Compliance Conference series in Shanghai in June 2020
Tanner De Witt is pleased to support as Gold Sponsor this popular conference series in China. Corporate and Commercial solicitor Peter Tang is in Shanghai this week to attend The Annual China Cyber Security Law & Compliance Conference, The Annual China Intellectual Property Conference and The China…Read More
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Ian De Witt and Jeff Lane speaking at Thought Leaders FIRE virtual event
Partners Ian De Witt and Jeff Lane will be speakers at Thought Leaders FIRE Asia Virtual event on 30 June and 1 July. Jeff’s session on 30 June is, “The Crucial First Few Hours” and begins at 5:05 pm HKT and will cover best practices…Read More
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Hong Kong Wage Subsidy Update 5 – Reminder: Deadline to apply for 1st tranche of Employment Support Scheme (ESS) closes on Sunday, 14 June 2020 at 23:59 HKT
A reminder for any employers intending to apply for the first tranche of the Employment Support Scheme (ESS) in Hong Kong that applications will close this coming Sunday, 14 June 2020 at 23:59 HKT. The application needs to be made online via the ESS portal…Read More
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Liquidators do not require Court Approval for Litigation Funding Agreements
Re Patrick Cowley and Lui Yee Man, Joint and Several Liquidators of the Company, is another welcome decision of the Hong Kong Companies Court supporting third-party funding in the insolvency context, write Robin Darton of Tanner De Witt and James Wood, Barrister-at-law. Background On 27…Read More
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What you need to know about personal data privacy in Hong Kong
Introduction Personal data protection is a flash point for controversy, and an increasing area of regulation and compliance. Here is what you need to know about personal data protection in Hong Kong. Q: Are privacy and data protection recognised by the Basic Law? The Basic…Read More
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Tanner De Witt boosts banking practice with the promotion of Jan Willem Möller to Partner
Tanner De Witt announces with great pleasure the appointment of banking and finance lawyer Jan Willem Möller as Partner of the firm effective today. Jan Willem joined Tanner De Witt in early 2016 and has steadily grown his practice since. His experience ranges from distressed…Read More
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Key project team members for a Security Token Offering
Security token offerings (“STO”) are a next-generation financing model that combine the benefits of blockchain technology with traditional fund raising. As with any fundraising exercise, conducting an STO can be stressful. The stress is increased as the novelty of STOs makes the process more opaque. …Read More
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Section 183 notice: your right to silence may be put on hold when the SFC calls
Right to silence is a fundamental legal right that has been recognized in Hong Kong as well as in many of the world’s legal systems. However, such a right of an individual is not guaranteed in all circumstances and it has often become a trap…Read More
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