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Spotlight on Greater China: antitrust and regulatory risks in life sciences distribution channels

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As part of a new Asia-Pacific (APAC) Life Sciences and Health Care webinar program designed both for companies with commercial interests in APAC and for companies based in the region, Hogan Lovells is hosting a special...more

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Hong Kong Competition Commission brings first court case on resale price maintenance

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For the first time since the Competition Ordinance came into effect, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) has commenced court proceedings against a supplier for resale price maintenance as a contravention of the First...more

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The Buck Stops Here – Contractors Held Fully Liable For Subcontractors In Hong Kong Cartel

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On 2 June 2022, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (“Court”) handed down a judgment almost doubling the financial penalties imposed by the Competition Tribunal (“Tribunal”) on five respondents in two decisions. The Tribunal had...more

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Renovation cartels – a word of caution

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Hong Kong people may be well aware of complaints about renovation cartels in the market for some time, even before Hong Kong had its competition law. With the enforcement of competition law, it is hoped that such...more

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Hong Kong Competition Commission accepts commitments by OTAs on removal of price parity clauses

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On 13 May 2020, the Competition Commission of Hong Kong (the Commission) accepted commitments from three hotel booking platforms (known as online travel agents or OTAs) to remove parity clauses relating to room prices,...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: InterContinental Hotels Group opens its first flagship store on Ctrip’s platform; France plans...

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This week’s OTA & Travel Distribution Update for the week ending Friday, May 15, 2020 contains a wide variety of stories – from the tried and true to the truly bizarre. I hope you enjoy....more

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How dear is an antitrust breach in Hong Kong – flat decorators slammed with HK$4 million fines in first penalties judgment

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On 29 April 2020, the Competition Tribunal handed down its first judgment on financial penalties in a competition case in Hong Kong. The Tribunal had earlier found that the respondents, ten flat decorators, had contravened...more

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Hong Kong Competition Tribunal’s first infringement decisions a reminder to businesses of the importance of complying with new...

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On 17 May 2019, the Hong Kong Competition Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) passed an important milestone when it issued its first two findings of infringement of the city’s competition law regime. The judgments serve as a...more

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Hong Kong Competition Commission expands leniency program

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On 29 April 2019, the Hong Kong Competition Commission published its new "cooperation policy." In essence, the cooperation policy expands the authority's leniency program. The expansion occurs in two main directions. First,...more

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Can you be personally liable for contravening Hong Kong competition law?

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In the latest cartel case before the Competition Tribunal, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) has, for the first time, brought direct action against individuals and sought pecuniary penalties from them. ...more

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What you need to know about Hong Kong Competition Law (Part 5) - Investigation and Enforcement

The implementation of the new Competition Ordinance (Chapter 619 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (the Competition Ordinance) on 14 December 2015 will mark the first time that Hong Kong has a general and cross-sector competition...more

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Hong Kong Competition Commission Releases Leniency Guidelines

On September 23, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) released a draft of its “Leniency Policy for Undertakings Engaged in Cartel Conduct.” The draft specifies when the HKCC will refrain from pursuing monetary...more

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