Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 70 – Lessons for Compliance from a Law Enforcement Career + Regional Geopolitical Risks in 2025 with Mark Nuttall and Steve Vickers
Kidon IP War Stories David Cohen & Doug Clark
Nota Bene Episode 91: China Q3 Check In - Trade Wars, GDP Growth, Pandemic Comparatives, and Hong Kong with Michael Zhang
Daily Compliance News: May 25, 2020-the Memorial Day edition
A Conversation with Lindsay Chu on Asia Restructurings
A Conversation with Rajiv Gupta on Asia Restructurings
A Conversation with David Heller on Asia Restructurings
From May 23, 2025, companies may transfer their domicile to Hong Kong under a new regime which will allow them to preserve their legal identity and will not interrupt business operations. To qualify, companies must meet...more
In a move to enhance Hong Kong’s status as a global business and financial hub, and to attract foreign companies to take advantage of Hong Kong’s taxation system and professional services–thereby encouraging investment and...more
In two separate decisions in April 2025, the Hong Kong High Court first refused, but then allowed, an IT company’s application for an interlocutory injunction to enforce post-termination restrictive covenants against its...more
This LawFlash compares the regulatory requirements (as currently proposed or established) on single fiat-backed stablecoin issuers in the United Kingdom, European Union, Hong Kong, and the United States....more
On June 6, 2025, the government of Hong Kong published in the Gazette a notice to appoint August 1, 2025 as the effective date for the Stablecoins Ordinance (Cap. 656) following passage of the Stablecoins Bill on May 21,...more
A recent circular issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has created a pathway to listing closed-ended alternative asset funds in Hong Kong, generating interest among both local private market...more
Asartificial 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 developmentsacross...more
Hong Kong lacks comprehensive AI legislative framework but is developing sector-specific guidelines and regulations, and investing in AI. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the "AI Regulations") At present, Hong...more
You may have a judgment from a United States court against a Chinese company, and are about to contemplate the possibility of enforcing it in the far east. Prior to the commencement of your enforcement journey, perhaps you...more
On May 28, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to “aggressively revoke” visas for Chinese students, “including...more
It is common for construction industry participants to source various machinery, materials or components from overseas for construction projects in Hong Kong, or to have part of the construction and fabrication or assembly...more
Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) recently published Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees. We look at the key points contained in the Guidelines below....more
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies with values tied to fiat currencies or other assets, and are often said to be “pegged to” a single or a basket of fiat currents and/or other assets....more
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on 14 May 2025 establishing a framework for the mutual recognition of funds (MRF)...more
For multinational corporations looking to establish a presence in Asia, the creation of regional offices in locations such as Hong Kong or mainland China can be a strategic move. Setting up these so-called ‘satellite offices’...more
In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’...more
Today’s podcast begins with a spotlight conversation between Steve and Regulatory Ramblings host Ajay Shamdasani, discussing regional threats to expect in 2025. The uncertainty in the ongoing trade war between the US and...more
On May 21, 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins–cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to an external asset or commodity. This marks an important...more
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