Cover Story

From architect to government commissioner, Nicholas Ho Lik-chi brings a unique blend of design thinking and frontline business experience to Hong Kong's participation in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI...
From empirical research on Chinese corporate governance to pioneering legal harmonisation in the Greater Bay Area, Professor Chao Xi represents a new generation of legal scholars who blend rigorous...
From the bustling corridors of the Executive Council to the forward-looking vision of space law, Mrs Regina Ip brings a unique perspective to Hong Kong's legal landscape. As Convenor of the Executive...
Dr. Kelvin Wong assumed the chairmanship of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in October 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience spanning commercial banking, corporate leadership and...
Judith Sihombing, Tim Freshwater, Chan Bing Woon SBS, JP, MBE, BHThe Law Society of Hong Kong's Roll of Honour represents the pinnacle of professional recognition, celebrating individuals whose...
In the complex landscape of Hong Kong’s land management, few roles carry as much significance as that of the Director of Lands. Maurice Loo currently holds this pivotal position, overseeing an...
In this month’s Cover Story, we delve into the dynamic world of Hong Kong’s legal profession with José-Antonio Maurellet SC, the distinguished Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association. With a...
Can you share insights into your early career and the journey that led you to become the Commissioner of Inland Revenue of Hong Kong?I joined the IRD in 1998 and was then assigned to Unit 2...
In this month’s Cover Story, we delve into Hong Kong’s evolving financial landscape with Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, who shares valuable insights on the...
There are probably only a handful of roles in the legal profession that are as pivotal yet as understated as that of a Law Draftsman. With legislative drafting being both an art and a science, our...
In this month’s Cover Story, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, provides valuable insights into the city's directions of development, including its financial landscape as well as...
In a career spanning decades and bridging two distinct yet interconnected worlds of law, Richard Morris has left an indelible mark on Hong Kong’s legal landscape. From his early days as a...
At the heart of Hong Kong‘s thriving financial ecosystem stands Katherine Ng, the Head of Listing at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). With a multifaceted career encompassing law...
The EOC was established almost thirty years ago with a vision to create a more diverse and inclusive society. Its Chairperson, Linda Lam, has dedicated her career to promoting equality and empowering...
With a distinguished career spanning over 55 years as a barrister, judge, arbitration practitioner and institutional leader, Neil Kaplan is widely regarded as "the father of Hong Kong...
IntroductionArtificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and the legal profession is no exception. The integration of AI, particularly generative AI (GenAI), promises...
During her trip to Hong Kong for the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Conference 2024, Hong Kong Lawyer caught up with Anna Joubin-Bret, the Secretary of the United...
The FSDC was established in 2013 by the Government with the aim to meet three key objectives. Firstly, to advise the Government on strategies and measures to expand the scope of the financial markets...
Established in 2000, InvestHK is the government department responsible for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and for supporting mainland and overseas businesses to set up and expand in Hong Kong. After...
Given the important role legal education plays in shaping professionals and in turn, the industry, Professor Lin Feng, Dean of Law at City University of Hong Kong, believes that a collaborative...