This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of family laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong
Case Analysis of FCMP 234/2022 [2024] HKFC 59: The Law Clarified and The Family Court’s Take on Winnie Lo Fee Arrangements
A solicitor’s analysis about Estate Planning and inheritance provisions for family and dependants after the film premiere of director Ray Yeung’s latest work
The judgment HCMC 3/2023 [2024] HKCFI 1157 is a welcome development in the laws of Hong Kong which showcases the ever-changing complexities faced by families
Discussing important features about Enduring Power of Attorney and some practical considerations a donor should think about when preparing such documents
Tam Sze Leung & Ors v Commissioner of Police [2024] HKCFA 8: the CFA’s confirmation that the LNC regime under OSCO is lawful and constitutional is welcome and brings an end to uncertainty regarding this issue
The new Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) is effective from 29 January 2024
“In the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address, the Hong Kong Government intends to facilitate no less than 200 family offices to set up operations or expand their business in Hong Kong from 2022 to 2025.” – The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address (25 October 2023)
What does the Court Case Ng Hon Lam Edgar v Secretary for Justice [2023] HKCA 1224 mean for same-sex couples?
Alfred Ip, Azan Marwah and Christie Lee analyse practical effects on same-sex marriage
The High Court of Hong Kong sides with a lesbian couple who argued that both mothers should have parental status over their child born through reciprocal IVF