Download PDF Introduction In this Q&A, senior partner Nick Gall explores the roles, responsibilities and potential liabilities of an SFC-approved Responsible Officer. What is a Responsible Officer? A Responsible Officer is an individual who is approved by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under section 126(1) of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (the “SFO”)
This article considers the pro-arbitration approach of courts in Hong Kong in the context of a recent case. It also considers other significant initiatives and developments in the arbitration regime concerning interim measures from mainland courts, arbitration of Russia-related disputes and the new online dispute resolution platform. The article is part of the Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Download PDF Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hong Kong Courts were closed for several months and thousands of court hearings were adjourned during this General Adjourned Period (“GAP”). Although the Family Court has now reopened there are social distancing measures in place which mean that hearings are continuing to be adjourned. We expect this
The ICLG to restructuring and insolvency covers common issues in restructuring and insolvency, including issues that arise when a company is in financial difficulties, restructuring options, insolvency procedures, tax, employees, and cross-border issues. View the Hong Kong chapter: https://iclg.com/practice-areas/restructuring-and-insolvency-laws-and-regulations/hong-kong *this chapter was first published in ICLG to: Restructuring and Insolvency
Download PDF The Government has announced the much-awaited implementation details of the ESS along with the penalties in case of breach of undertakings. Our most recent update on the details of the ESS can be viewed here. Application details – the information required The wage subsidies will be provided for 6 months in two tranches.
