Articles

Chloe Lau

Aug 29, 2023

Plain Definition Applied to Hong Kong’s Certificate of Resident Status

The IRD issues a CoR to prove resident status for tax benefits under the DTA. From June 12, 2023, the IRD will use the DTA definition of...

Stefan Schmierer

Aug 29, 2023

Reporting Obligation LkSG simplified but still complex: update

The German "Act on Corporate Due Diligence to Prevent Human Rights Violations in Supply Chains" (LkSG) took effect in 2023, requiring...

Karryanne Wong

Jul 28, 2023

Law firms, LinkedIn and Lunches: An Unforgettable Experience at Ravenscroft & Schmierer

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to intern at Ravenscroft & Schmierer for three weeks. Read my article and listen to my podcast...

David Ravenscroft

Jul 25, 2023

The Conduct of Mediation

While mediation develops differently in each jurisdiction, the global pandemic has introduced the worldwide practice of online mediation...

Mia Cheng

Jul 24, 2023

Fighting Fire with Fire: The First Service NFT in Hong Kong

As cryptocurrency increases in popularity, so does the number of victims who fall for crypto scams. With unidentifiable perpetrators due...

James Lau

Jul 5, 2023

An Unmatched View: An Inside Look as a Campus Ambassador at a Hong Kong Law Firm

While the term "Campus Ambassador" may be unfamiliar to many in Hong Kong, it is a popular position in places like the UK and the US....

Stefan Schmierer

Jun 20, 2023

Promising Development: Hong Kong Court Comes to the Rescue for victims of Internet Fraud

Hong Kong, renowned as a major global financial center, has witnessed a concerning surge in international internet fraud in recent years....

Michael Poon

Jun 16, 2023

Update: Arbitration in Hong Kong

In Li Wenjun v Chen Chunhui [2023] HKCFI 405, the court was presented with an application by the 1st Defendant to stay the proceedings...

Ravenscroft & Schmierer

May 24, 2023

Enhanced Minimum Wage Takes Effect in Hong Kong from May 1, 2023

Hong Kong has taken a significant step in addressing the economic well-being of its workers by raising the minimum wage from $37.5 to...