Hong Kong, Merger Agreements

China Monthly Antitrust Update: April 2025

Dacheng on 4/17/2025

This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for April. The following events merit special attention...more

Insurance Brokerage M&A: Key Regulatory and Deal Considerations Amid Continuing Consolidation and New Entrants in Hong Kong

Mayer Brown on 2/20/2024

State of the Market in Asia - The insurance brokerage market has emerged from the challenging financial conditions and geopolitical headwinds of 2023 as a bright spot that demonstrates resilience and promises great growth...more

Amendments to the Hong Kong Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buybacks

Jones Day on 9/28/2023

In Short - The Situation: Certain provisions of the current Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buybacks of Hong Kong (the "Codes") may cause confusion to companies and relevant stakeholders in complying with the...more

Consultation Paper on the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's Proposed Amendments to the Takeovers Codes

Jones Day on 8/15/2023

In Short - The Situation: Certain provisions of the current Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-Backs of Hong Kong (the "Codes") may cause confusion to companies and relevant stakeholders in complying with the...more

Hong Kong SFC proposes changes to the Takeovers Code

A&O Shearman on 5/31/2023

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy‑backs (the Codes)....more

What You Need to Know About Hong Kong Competition Law (Part 2) - The First Conduct Rule

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 10/28/2015

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