Caroline McNally wrote an article for LexisPSL in the first of a series of News Analysis considering family law provisions in other Jurisdictions. Caroline outlines the key principles in Hong Kong in relation to jurisdiction, divorce, financial provision, private children and non-court dispute resolution as well as recent and forthcoming law reform. Click here to read the
Consequences for Failing to Pay Terminal Payments Within the Statutory Time
When an employee’s employment is terminated, certain payments become due and failure to make such terminal payments can have serious consequences. It is therefore essential that employers are aware of their statutory obligations upon termination. What are employees entitled to upon termination? When calculating terminal payments, employers must consider the individual circumstances of each
Gall Sponsors Hong Kong Legal Walk’s Closing Ceremony and Lunch
Gall sponsored the Hong Kong Legal Walk’s Closing Ceremony and Lunch on November 19th, 2022. The inaugural Hong Kong Legal Walk connected the legal profession with the common cause of charity and service to our local community. In addition to sponsoring the closing event, a team of Gall lawyers hiked 12.5km to from Aldrich Bay
Pre-Marital and Post-Separation Assets (Including Deferred Bonuses) – Are These Matrimonial Assets to Be Shared?
Kajal Aswani and Kim Macnamara wrote an article for Hong Kong Lawyer’s website and September 2022 magazine issue on pre-marital and post-separation assets, including deferred bonuses, and whether these matrimonial assets are to be shared. Click here to read the article.
Gall Collaborates with Eugene Thuraisingam LLP in Singapore on Joint Fraud Article
Gall has collaborated with Singapore law firm Eugene Thuraisingam LLP on a joint article on fraud. Partner Kenix Yuen and Senior Associate Ashima Sood explore the dramatic increase in wire fraud globally and share a Hong Kong perspective on the types of scams, key steps to take if you have become a victim of fraud,
Winding-up a Foreign Incorporated Company in Hong Kong – Nature of Benefits Conferred by a Winding Up Order
Case Background 14th June, 2022 -The Court of Final Appeal (“CFA”) handed down a judgment in Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited v Arjowiggins HKK 2 Limited [2022] HKCFA 11 (“CFA Decision”) yesterday, ruling on the nature of benefits conferred by a winding up order required to wind up a foreign incorporated company. The jurisdiction of
Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
Disability discrimination is a complex yet crucial area of law which all employers will come across at some point. A stigma exists in Asian cultures around disability which, coupled with a lack of awareness from mainstream corporate culture, means that disability is often seen as ‘the forgotten cause’ of DEI priorities.
Rights and Wrongs in Wrongful Dismissal
This article outlines an employer’s statutory and legal grounds for dismissal in Hong Kong, as well as various statutory protections that are available to employees at risk of termination.
How to Get Your Money Back from a Wire Fraud in Hong Kong
There has been a dramatic increase in wire fraud scams globally. Here is a simple, practical guide on how to recover lost funds diverted to HK and some tips on how to prevent wire fraud.
Matthew Durham and Felda Yeung Write Article on Employee Misconduct for Human Resources Online
Employee misconduct can take many different forms, be it financial, regulatory, harassment, discrimination, or breaches of company policies. Allegations and complaints regarding misconduct or the discovery of incidences of misconduct may come from a variety of sources and functions, ranging from routine compliance checks to external sources, whistleblowers or even regulatory dawn raids.
