Mainland China

Commercial Contracts and the Importance of the Force Majeure Clause
Commercial Contracts and the Importance of the Force Majeure Clause 1600 1065 Christopher Hooley

The COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened the critical importance of good business management and forward planning and of sound risk management in respect of all contractual and legal obligations

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Small Steps for Same-Sex Couples in China and the Region
Small Steps for Same-Sex Couples in China and the Region 1200 803 Hugill & Ip

Despite the fact that the marriage equality agenda is gaining momentum, much more still needs to be done in order to achieve the same rights and civil freedom rights for everyone.

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Mixed Signals for LGBT Rights in Mainland China
Mixed Signals for LGBT Rights in Mainland China 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

The Chinese government’s “Three No’s policy” manages to avoid public discussions about LGBT rights while it also protects the central authorities from being accused of having an oppressive attitude towards the LGBT community and make a few steps in guaranteeing limited rights.

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Mainland-Hong Kong Interim Measures Arrangement Takes Effect Today
Mainland-Hong Kong Interim Measures Arrangement Takes Effect Today 1800 1032 Hugill & Ip

The Arrangement Concerning Mutual Assistance in Court-ordered Interim Measures in Aid of Arbitral Proceedings by the Courts of the Mainland and of the HKSAR (the Arrangement), which was signed on…

Setting Up Business in China and its New Foreign Investment Law
Setting Up Business in China and its New Foreign Investment Law 1800 1032 Gary Wong

Selecting the correct structure for a business in Mainland China is a crucial choice and can ease needless business restrictions, costs, and official scrutiny.

Immigration Focus Week: Visitors, Entry Permits and Conditions of Stay
Immigration Focus Week: Visitors, Entry Permits and Conditions of Stay 1300 867 Adam Hugill

Unless a person has the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong, he/she requires a visa/entry permit to work, study, establish or join in any business, take up residence or to stay in the Hong Kong SAR as a visitor longer than the allowed visa-free period.

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Interim Measures by Mainland China Courts Applicable to Hong Kong-seated Arbitrations
Interim Measures by Mainland China Courts Applicable to Hong Kong-seated Arbitrations 800 1115 Hugill & Ip

The Interim Measures Arrangement marks a new milestone in the Governments’ effort in safeguarding interests of arbitration parties.

Advantages of Hong Kong as an Art Trading Hub and the Growth of Cryptocurrencies in Artwork Transactions
Advantages of Hong Kong as an Art Trading Hub and the Growth of Cryptocurrencies in Artwork Transactions 1800 1199 Gary Wong

A brand-new interest in art as an asset class has pushed growth in the Chinese art market and High Net Worth Individuals in China have begun to invest in art as an asset

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HR Magazine | #MeToo – Born in the West, yet a Global Phenomenon
HR Magazine | #MeToo – Born in the West, yet a Global Phenomenon 500 333 Hugill & Ip

Sexual harassment is not just a problem for the West – #MeToo movement has lessons for Hong Kong and China, too!

China Business Rules for Joint Ventures, Product Manufacturing and Distribution
China Business Rules for Joint Ventures, Product Manufacturing and Distribution 545 386 Christopher Hooley

Many clients have their products made in China under a manufacturing arrangement with a local manufacturer, but what happens when they want to sell their products within China?

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