What will the Hong Kong Courts do when the debt upon which a winding up petition is based is subject to an arbitration agreement? The tension between insolvency and arbitration remains unresolved. At its core lies an inherent conflict between party autonomy to choose arbitration and the statutory right of creditors to invoke the insolvency
Learn the legal considerations and best procedures for employers to follow when terminating employees in Hong Kong.
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
