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Arbitration Week: Results, Remedies & Appeals

Arbitration Week: Results, Remedies & Appeals 487 409 Hugill & Ip

Arbitrators have powers similar to Hong Kong courts in granting remedies, but parties are generally unable to appeal or challenge awards issued by tribunal.

Arbitration Week: Commencing, Appointment & Rules

Arbitration Week: Commencing, Appointment & Rules 820 790 Hugill & Ip

There are important decisions to make regarding the appointment of the arbitrator(s) and the rules that will apply to the dispute resolution proceedings

Arbitration Week: Can You Arbitrate? Should You?

Arbitration Week: Can You Arbitrate? Should You? 1050 700 Hugill & Ip

Before arbitrating legal disputes, it’s important to understand how its unique procedural and award system make it a popular alternative dispute resolution.

Publication of Celebrities’ Intimate Footage: Food for Thought

Publication of Celebrities’ Intimate Footage: Food for Thought 1100 733 Hugill & Ip

The recent release of intimate footage of two Hong Kong celebrities on the website of a local newspaper has become the talk of the town and raises questions about privacy protection

Acquisition and Protection of Art Collections

Acquisition and Protection of Art Collections 1600 1200 Alfred Ip

Common issues for art law include valuation, how to protect and acquire ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in art, cross-border transfer and more.

Domestic Violence in Hong Kong and Injunctive Relief in Matrimonial Proceedings

Domestic Violence in Hong Kong and Injunctive Relief in Matrimonial Proceedings 1800 1199 Alfred Ip

While abuse cases reporting in Hong Kong is on the increase, statistical figures are just the tip of the iceberg of what’s really happening. Injunctive relief is only part of the solution with much more to do left to social policies and legislation.

Dispute Resolution Week: Factors to Consider before Litigation

Dispute Resolution Week: Factors to Consider before Litigation 1202 949 Alfred Ip

Litigation in Hong Kong can be a long and complicated process and full justice may not be achieved. What to consider to before starting a dispute?

Power and Duties of the Executor of a Will

Power and Duties of the Executor of a Will 1600 1040 Alfred Ip

Anyone making a Will should carefully consider how to choose the executor, and whether to put in additional clauses governing the powers and duties of the executor in the Will.

Hong Kong Reviews the Minimum Wage Amount Taking Effect from 1 May 2019

Hong Kong Reviews the Minimum Wage Amount Taking Effect from 1 May 2019 829 500 Adam Hugill

The debate about the minimum wage in Hong Kong was intended to devise an optimal statutory regime to forestall excessively low wages. Some progress has been made, but not enough according to some.

Family Focus Week: 101 on Division of Assets in Divorce Proceedings

Family Focus Week: 101 on Division of Assets in Divorce Proceedings 487 409 Alfred Ip

A brief look at the principles on ancillary relief in divorce proceedings in Hong Kong and some common scenarios relating to disputes on family assets

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