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Your Injunction’s Reach Is Only As Wide As Its Words – The Hong Kong Court Of Final Appeal Clarifies The Limits Of Contempt Liability
Gary Leung’s articles from Withers LLP are most popular: in Asia Withers LLP are most popular: within Strategy, Privacy and International Law topic(s) In High Fashion New Media Corp Ltd v Leong Ma Li [2026] HKCFA 18, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (the "CFA") provides important guidance on the interpretation and enforcement of injunctions and the circumstances in which a person may be held in contempt for acts carried out by others.
MSR104 LEVERAGING GENERATIVE AI AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR ROBUST REAL-WORLD COHORT DEFINITION AND PATIENT JOURNEY INSIGHTS IN HIV RESEARCH
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Who Guards The Protectors And Appointors? Powers And Conflicts In Hong Kong Trusts
Deirdre Fu’s articles from Withers LLP are most popular: in Europe Withers LLP are most popular: within Wealth Management, Real Estate and Construction and International Law topic(s) Power holders such as "appointors" and "protectors" are usually created in trust structures to provide a check and balance on the powers of independent trustees. However, Hong Kong trust legislation contains no specific provisions defining the nature or scope of their roles.
Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds: What The Swiss Court Decision Means For Investors
Pardeep Khosa’s articles from Withers LLP are most popular: with Inhouse Counsel in United Kingdom with readers working within the Technology and Law Firm industries The legal fallout from the 2023 rescue of Credit Suisse has entered a materially new phase.
Strategic Cross-border Enforcement In Asia (Video)
Gary Leung’s articles from Withers LLP are most popular: in Africa in Africa with readers working within the Aerospace & Defence and Law Firm industries Gary Leung and Zhen Yu Lam share key tips for navigating cross-border enforcement With continuing uncertainty in global markets arising from trade tariffs and shifting geopolitics, many businesses are reinforcing their commercial ties with Asia. However, cross-border litigation and enforcement present significant challenges.
First Of Its Kind - Successful Registration Of PRC Judgment In Hong Kong Under The Mainland Judgments In Civil And Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) - Civil Law - Hong Kong
Gary Leung’s articles from Withers LLP are most popular: within Litigation and Mediation & Arbitration topic(s) in Asia in Asia in Asia HD Hyundai Infracore China Co., Ltd v Li Zhiwei [2025] HKCFI 5714 is among the first cases in which the Hong Kong Court has registered a PRC ruling under the Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) (the "Ordinance"), since it came into effect on 29 January 2024.
High Stakes, Higher Standards: Navigating Duty Of Care In Financial Services
Withers LLP are most popular: in Asia with readers working within the Chemicals industries In Xue Xiaoyun v Susan Yung & Another [2025] HKCFI 4183, the Court clarified the principles on negligent misstatements arising from informal communications between a securities firm's relationship manager and their client. This decision underscores the stringent threshold for imposing a duty of care on financial institutions. The Plaintiff and his partner ("Madam Xu") are both PRC residents.
When Arbitration Meets Insolvency: Insights From Common Law Systems
Withers LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Chemicals industries When a company is unable to meet its debt obligations, a creditor's natural course of action is to file a winding-up petition. If granted, the company goes into liquidation and its assets are distributed among creditors.
Hong Kong's Visionary Path For Digital Assets
Hong Kong has clearly positioned itself as a global leader in the cryptocurrency space. At the heart of this agenda lies Policy Statement 2.0, a visionary roadmap issued by the Hong Kong government that outlines a commitment to building a trusted and innovative digital asset ecosystem — one that balances technological advancement with rigorous regulatory oversight.
Freestanding Mareva Injunctions: A Powerful Strategy For Cross-border Disputes
Withers has recently achieved a landmark success in securing a section 21M "freestanding" Mareva injunction to freeze RMB1.6 billion worth of assets in aid of ongoing proceedings in the People's Republic of China (PRC). This decision represents a notable legal development, as the defendant does not hold any meaningful assets in Hong Kong — a traditional prerequisite for Mareva relief.
Key Takeaways: Monetizing Distressed Assets in Hong Kong
In line with the INSOL International Singapore Seminar, during the Singapore Convention Week 2024, Withers hosted a session titled "Blueprint to Monetization of Distressed Assets in Hong Kong". The discussion, led by Justin Yip (Singapore), Gary Leung (Hong Kong), and Lam Zhen Yu (Singapore), provided valuable insights for restructuring and insolvency practitioners.
Why Hong Kong Remains An Ideal Place To Resolve Your Commercial Disputes
In recent years, there have been concerns over challenges facing the rule of law in Hong Kong. Some critics have questioned Hong Kong's status as a global deal-making and dispute resolution hub. In this article, we have put forward a number of considerations to dispel such misconceptions and explain why Hong Kong remains an ideal place to resolve commercial disputes. Hong Kong has a rich common law heritage and a unique English-Chinese bilingual legal system.
Why Hong Kong remains an ideal place to resolve your commercial disputes
In recent years, there have been concerns over challenges facing the rule of law in Hong Kong. Some critics have questioned Hong Kong's status as a global deal-making and dispute resolution hub. In this article, we have put forward a number of considerations to dispel such misconceptions and explain why Hong Kong remains an ideal place to resolve commercial disputes. Hong Kong has a rich common law heritage and a unique English-Chinese bilingual legal system.
COPD Medicare beneficiaries & treatment with UMEC/VI vs TIO
Back to Journals » International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease » Volume 19 Authors Bogart M, Leung GYH, Cyhaniuk A, DiRocco K Received 23 August 2023 Accepted for publication 10 January 2024 Published 13 February 2024 Volume 2024:19 Pages 439—450 DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S436654 Checked for plagiarism Yes Review by Single anonymous peer review Peer reviewer comments 2 Editor who approved publication: Dr Jill Ohar Michael Bogart,1 Gary Yat-Hung Leung,2 Anissa...
Future of the investment migration industry
Jump to section: 1. How do you see the future of the investment migration industry? 2. What are the new drivers that are prompting families to consider investment migration opportunities? 3. As countries start to compete for Talent – What would be some pragmatic recommendations that you can make to governments? 4. Finally, what are some of the key programs that you have received most interest? Video transcript 1. How do you see the future of the investment migration industry?
Martin Wong and Ray Ang on Evolving Grandtag Financial Consultancy’s Digital Wealth Proposition
Since late 2021, Ray Ang has taken the reins as CEO of Grandtag Financial Consultancy (GFC) Singapore’s operation, and in early 2022, Martin Wong assumed the role of Regional Chief Executive Officer the GFC Asia. They both have a vision of a future in which Grandtag has evolved its digital wealth management proposition to deliver what they believe their clients of tomorrow will both expect and also need.
DBS’ Wealth Planning, Family Office & Insurance Leader Lee Woon Shiu on the Asia-wide Embrace of HNW Life Solutions
At a Hubbis Digital Dialogue discussion in March, our panel of experts explored the state of the HNW/UHNW life solutions industry today, reviewing the latest trends in products, identifying the optimal solutions for individual needs, and analysing where demand is on the rise from different segments of clients in the Asia region, and why. HNW Life Insurance Solutions are most definitely now centre stage in Asia’s increasingly dynamic and expansive wealth market.
Veteran Asia-based Tax Lawyer Michael Olesnicky on the Vital Importance of Clients Planning with Realism and Professionalism
Michael Olesnicky is a senior consultant covering tax and wealth management at law firm Baker McKenzie, and for many years based in Hong Kong. Armed with many years of experience, he is an acknowledged expert on the tax implications for private clients in APAC as they review potential alternative residence or citizenship options around the world.
Citizenship and Residency - the Opportunities and Trends for the year ahead
Nirbhay Handa is Group Head of Business Development at Henley & Partners and spoke at our recent Malaysia Wealth Management Forum in Kuala Lumpur on April 13. He explained how alternative residences or citizenships are even more in demand since the pandemic and then since geopolitical tensions have risen around the globe.
Future Proofing the Client’s Investment Portfolio: Insurance Bonds as an Investment Platform
Graham Morrall is Global Sales & Marketing Director at Hansard Global, which provides independent financial intermediaries and institutions with flexible, tax-efficient, long-term investment products within a life-assurance wrapper. He gave delegates an insightful 30-minute presentation at the Hubbis Middle East Wealth Management Forum on March 15, the first live conference Hubbis had hosted anywhere since early 2020, when the pandemic first struck.
Singapore Single Family Office Leader on Driving Education and Communication to Achieve Greater Financial Inclusion
JRT Partners is a Singapore based single-family office that invests across multiple asset classes including real estate, alternatives such as private equity, hedge funds and venture capital, and mutual funds.
Independent Wealth Leader Anthonia Hui on Helping Align Investing and Community with Genuine TLC
Hubbis hosted a fascinating panel discussion on May 11 in Singapore titled ‘The Pathway to Inclusive Investment’. The conversation was hosted in partnership with Pershing Singapore, a BNY Mellon company, and featured as the second panel of our Independent Wealth Management event at the Pan Pacific hotel in Singapore.
Bank of Singapore’s Alternative Investments and Managed Solutions Specialist Gary Leung on Addressing Client Demand for Private Assets
Gary Leung, Head of Alternative Investments and Managed Solutions, Hong Kong at Bank of Singapore, is a keen advocate of private assets, and is finding an increasingly eager market as more private clients in Asia have been seeking to diversify their portfolios by including longer-term private asset investment strategies of all types. This diversification naturally benefits allocation to private equity, ranging from plain vanilla early and later-stage investments.
Residency & Citizenship in and out of APAC - Trends, Developments and Advice to Consider
View Event While the private banking and wealth management industry has managed to flourish amidst seeming adversity since Covid-19 hit, another business encompassing the world of investment migration has also been thriving, turbo-charged by the uncertainties wrought by the pandemic.
Why the Equifax Data Breach Shows That the Industry Is Broken - The Market Mogul
Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the US, has revealed last week that the personal data of 143 million American consumers has been potentially compromised by cyber-criminals. Armed with this cornucopia of personal data, criminals can potentially assume the identities of their victims, and the breach exposes close to half of the total population in the US to the risk of fraud or identity theft.
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