Editor's Note
There’s a renewed buzz in Hong Kong this month — and not just from the cooler breeze. The city’s events calendar has roared back to life, with November bringing together the worlds of finance, trade...
As Hong Kong gathers under glowing lanterns and shares mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival, many of us will pause — however briefly — to reconnect with friends, family and tradition. It is a season...
Law in Hong Kong has always been a mirror of the city itself: Fast-moving, global in outlook, and constantly tested by new ideas and challenges. This issue captures that spirit, from the regulation...
In an era where financial markets evolve at breakneck speed and regulatory frameworks struggle to keep pace, the leaders who bridge the gap between traditional governance and digital innovation hold...
The legal profession serves as both witness to and architect of societal transformation, with its most distinguished practitioners often embodying the evolution of entire jurisdictions. Hong Kong’s...
As Hong Kong grapples with one of the world’s most acute land scarcity challenges, this month, we delve into a conversation with the territory’s top land administrator, who provides crucial insights...
The barrister profession stands as a cornerstone of the common law system, with its practitioners serving as specialised advocates who represent clients in higher courts and provide expert legal...
In this month’s Cover Story, we explore the impressive career and insights of Benjamin Chan, recently appointed as the new Commissioner for the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong,...
As a premier global financial hub, Hong Kong boasts one of the world’s most dynamic securities markets. The financial services sector, contributing 21.3 percent to the city’s GDP, stands as a...
When was the last time you read a law and thought about the person who wrote it? I hadn’t – until this month’s Cover Story interview. Laws may seem dry, but behind them lies a craft that demands...
As we welcome a new year, Hong Kong Lawyer is eager to explore the fresh possibilities it offers. Our commitment to staying attuned to the dynamic nature of Hong Kong’s legal market drives us to...
As we wrap up another year and embrace the festive spirit of December, I find myself with the deepest gratitude for your continued readership and support. Your engagement and feedback have been...
After more than two years, Hong Kong Lawyer finally makes its return to print! It is encouraging to know that the readers of the Journal care about its contents and, from what we have been...
Whether it is educating the public on intra-racial discrimination or fostering greater acceptance of guide dogs, Linda Lam, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Commission has already had a busy...
In this issue of Hong Kong Lawyer, we have the privilege of featuring an interview with Neil Kaplan on our Cover Story, a distinguished figure in the field of arbitration. Neil has been...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Hong Kong’s legal industry is rapidly transforming the way legal services are delivered and consumed. As we witness this technological revolution...
The continuous development of Hong Kong’s financial services industry is crucial to maintaining its position as an international financial center. Out of the array of offices and initiatives...
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced in February this year that the department had assisted 382 Mainland and overseas companies to set up or expand their business in Hong Kong in 2023 – a feat...
After what was hopefully an enjoyable Easter break, it is my pleasure to welcome our readers to the April 2024 issue of Hong Kong Lawyer.With a focus on quality over quantity and encouraging law...
The United Nation’s theme this year for International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 every year, is ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ with a focus on addressing economic disempowerment,...