Background With an increasing number of parents traveling overseas to bring children back to Hong Kong for Christmas, questions have arisen regarding what happens if a child (or adult) tests positive upon their return and whether the family will be split up. Please note that this is a rapidly evolving situation with regular updates and
Gall have written an article on employee wellness in the workplace for BritCham’s magazine where they explore the WHO’s definition of health and how Hong Kong lacks a comprehensive or holistic legal framework to address mental health issues in the workplace. They also provide practical steps and initiatives for employers to promote mental wellness. Click
The very first case that the Hong Kong Court recognised and granted assistance to bankruptcy administrators appointed by the Mainland Chinese courts in insolvency proceedings commenced in Mainland China was Re CEFC Shanghai International Group Limited [2020] HKCFI 167. Following the latest developments in the insolvency and restructuring regime, the Hong Kong Court has made
Background The Hong Kong Government announced that effective from 27 October 2021, the discharge criteria for confirmed Covid-19 patients will be tightened. They have taken the position that patients who have recovered from the virus may still be carriers for approximately 14 days. Accordingly, to prevent the spread of the virus, after being discharged from
Nick Gall and Ashima Sood have contributed the Hong Kong chapter for the 2022 International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to Competition Litigation. The chapter covers common issues in competition litigation law and regulations in Hong Kong, including interim remedies, final remedies, evidence, justification/defences, timing, settlement, costs, appeal, leniency and anticipated reforms. Click here to read
