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In 周惠明 v 挪信新能源科技 ( 南通 ) 有限公司 [2025] HKCFI 1503h, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance ordered (a) that worldwide Mareva injunctions be continued, and (b) that interim receivers be appointed over the assets of the respondent...more
Singapore shows leadership in a diverse APAC market where the race is on to strengthen transparency in environmental claims and combat greenwashing....more
On 15 April 2025, the Hong Kong Government’s Digital Policy Office published the Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline (“Guideline”), which aims to provide operational guidance for...more
Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled ‘Managing Cross-Border Sexual Harassment Investigations in Australia and Asia’, addressing the practical considerations that employers should be aware of when investigating...more
On March 19, 2025, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ("CFA") issued a landmark ruling on the enforceability of "keepwell deeds" in Peking University Founder Group Company Limited v. Nuoxi Capital Limited....more
On May 12, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order temporarily reducing the “reciprocal” tariffs on China, Hong Kong, and Macau origin goods from 125% to 10%, and lowering tariffs imposed on international mail parcels...more
Businesses with employees in Hong Kong should be aware of new guidelines aiming to help companies develop policies on generative AI use in the workplace. Although the new guidelines are not binding, they are meant to align...more
In civil litigation, the parties are strictly bound by their pleadings and it is not permissible to deviate from the same. Serious allegations of fraud or dishonesty must be pleaded distinctly and with the utmost...more
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, understanding the evolving regulatory landscape is more critical than ever. Our new APAC AI Watch series offers in-depth analysis of key legal developments across...more
During the first four months of 2025, at least eight companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced potential delisting and at least 11 SGX-listed companies announced that they have received privatization offers...more
From 1 May 2025, in respect of Hong Kong’s MPF scheme, the MPF offsetting mechanism will be abolished, meaning that employers no longer will be able to use the accrued benefits of their mandatory contributions under the...more
The Hong Kong Government has proposed to change the “continuous contract” requirement under the Employment Ordinance (Cap 57) (“EO”) from the current “4-18” requirement to a more relaxed “4-17” or “4-68” requirement....more
On 15 April 2025, the Digital Policy Office (DPO) of the Hong Kong Government published the Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline (Guideline), seeking to encourage stakeholders in...more
No loss to issuers puts note trustees in the spotlight. The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has overturned the Court of Appeal’s order that Peking University Founder Group Company Limited (PUFG), as the keepwell...more
What lawyers call a “battle of the forms” occurs when two parties, negotiating a contract, exchange conflicting standard terms during the contract negotiation and formation. This leads to the obvious and not uncommon dilemma:...more
In Sze Fung Engineering Limited v Trevi Construction Company Limited [2025] HKCA 278, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (“CA”) ruled that the “back to back” wording in that case was not a “pay when paid” clause, but governed only...more
In Y and Another v GI and Another [2025] HKCFI 1317[1], the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“Court”) allowed the defendant’s application for security for costs against the plaintiffs in respect of the plaintiffs’...more
The increased reliance on digital communication and online banking has created greater potential for digitally-enabled scams. If not appropriately addressed, scam losses may undermine confidence in digital systems, resulting...more
As Hong Kong listed Bermuda and Cayman Islands exempted companies approach their annual results season, many may be considering paying their shareholders a dividend, whether due to a profitable financial year or as a gesture...more
The arbitration infrastructure of Hong Kong and Singapore is broadly similar, built on arbitration-friendly legislation, pro-arbitration courts and a consistent reputation for neutrality in the context of arbitration. Indeed,...more
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently unveiled a growth plan for the virtual asset (VA) industry, outlined in a five-pillar roadmap called “A-S-P-I-Re.” This roadmap consists of 12 initiatives...more
This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for April. The following events merit special attention...more
We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more
Today the White House released written details for its modification of the “Reciprocal Tariff” program originally announced on April 2, 2025. This most recent Executive Order (the “E.O.”) issued on April 10, 2025, provides...more
The 2025 Survey explores a number of key international arbitration issues, including: how AI is changing the game in international arbitration, efficiency, the enforcement of arbitration awards and public interest issues...more