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Nick Gall and Ashima Sood Contribute the Hong Kong Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Restructuring and Insolvency 2020

22 May 2020

The ICLG to restructuring and insolvency covers common issues in restructuring and insolvency, including issues that arise when a company is in financial difficulties, restructuring options, insolvency procedures, tax, employees, and cross-border issues. View the Hong Kong chapter: https://iclg.com/practice-areas/restructuring-and-insolvency-laws-and-regulations/hong-kong *this chapter was first published in ICLG to: Restructuring and Insolvency

Employment Update: Implementation of the Employment Support Scheme (ESS)

20 May 2020

Download PDF The Government has announced the much-awaited implementation details of the ESS along with the penalties in case of breach of undertakings. Our most recent update on the details of the ESS can be viewed here. Application details – the information required The wage subsidies will be provided for 6 months in two tranches.

Dealing with Team Moves and the Scope of Springboard Injunctions: The McLarens Hong Kong case

18 May 2020

Download PDF Setting the Scene This practice note considers the applicable legal principles in respect of an application for a springboard injunction as well as key takeaways for employers seeking to protect their businesses when key employees depart. What is a springboard injunction? A springboard injunction is a type of prohibitive injunction. In general

Employment Update: First Tranche of the Employment Support Scheme (ESS) set to Open for Applications

13 May 2020

Download PDF The Government has recently provided more clarity on the Employment Support Scheme (“ESS”) and expanded its scope. Comments The ESS is likely to encourage job retention for employees who could otherwise be made redundant. An employer who receives the subsidy would be under public scrutiny in the interests of accountability. This may

Avoiding personal liability – the do’s and don’ts for directors of almost-insolvent companies

9 May 2020

Download PDF For directors, the winding up of a company could be judgment day when their past misdeeds come back to haunt them. If insolvency is on the horizon, there are various matters directors should bear in mind lest incurring personal liability if insolvency becomes inevitable. Unfair Preference The rules governing unfair preference are found

Long-awaited Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance set to take effect on 29 January 2024

22 Dec 2023

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