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Establishing a charity in Hong Kong (Part II)
Setting up a charity in Hong Kong may sound an attractive proposition, but they are subject to more, not less, compliance requirements than ordinary companies. Part I of this series briefly summarised basic requirements and structures for such establishment. In this second article, the author focuses on requirements on corporate governance of charities, as well as continuing obligations for compliance after establishment.
26 Sep 2022
Investor identification regime at the trading level for the securities market in Hong Kong
Currently, for securities orders placed by intermediaries for their clients, the trading system of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) only captures information of the intermediaries, but not of its clients which instruct the orders. When suspicious trading activities arise, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) has to issue notices to the intermediaries to identify the underlying clients, and may not be able to deal with such activities as promptly as the regulator would like to. From the perspective of the intermediaries (including SFC licensed corporations and registered institutions), they have to incur substantial compliance costs in handling with SFC’s enquiries. Thus, the SFC determined to introduce a new investor identification regime for the securities market in Hong Kong so that securities trading orders can be traced to those who give instructions.
19 Sep 2022
Hong Kong Companies Registry’s new inspection regime and personal data protection (Phase 2)
In our previous article , we introduced the three phases of the new inspection regime under the Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong. Phase 1 was implemented on 23 August 2021. In this article, we will discuss Phase 2 which will come into effect on 24 October 2022.
9 Sep 2022
Comparing e-commerce platform terms in mainland China and Hong Kong
Standard terms adopted by e-commerce platforms in both mainland China and Hong Kong
30 Aug 2022
Establishing a charity in Hong Kong (Part I)
Demand for philanthropy planning has surged in recent years, especially since the pandemic’s harsh impact on society and livelihoods, with many enterprises, social organisations, religious groups and benevolent individuals seeking efficient, powerful, targeted ways to help socially vulnerable groups.
22 Aug 2022
Should Hong Kong businesses be resetting their integrity agenda?
COVID-19-related disruptions have created an environment conducive for misconduct. Survey results of the EY Global Integrity Report 2022 indicate that integrity standards in Hong Kong may be slipping. This publication highlights key observations from the survey results, considers why standards may be slipping and ways to foster a culture of integrity.
8 Jul 2022
Know-how
Mandatory, voluntary offers under Hong Kong takeover and mergers code
That means if the offeror ends up holding more than 50% of the voting rights after the close of the offer, it has to take all acceptances of the offer
13 Jan 2021
Issues relating to controlling shareholders in a listing application
In this article, by examining the relevant rules and guidance letters issued by the Exchange, we will explore the major issues relating to controlling shareholders that a listing applicant should be aware of when preparing for listing in Hong Kong.
8 Jun 2020
An overview on private mergers and acquisitions in Hong Kong
This article provides some legal issues involved in a private M&A and considers the differences between a share purchase and asset purchase.
1 Apr 2020
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Factors that the Stock Exchange takes into consideration when assessing a listing applicant’s suitability for listing
This article will provide an insight as to the major issues which the Stock Exchange will consider when assessing a listing applicant’s suitability for listing.
26 Mar 2020
Backdoor listing in Hong Kong
Backdoor listing refers to transactions and arrangements through which a private company goes public without undertaking the traditional route of listing.
13 Feb 2020
An overview of the listing qualifications in Hong Kong
This article provides an overview of the general listing qualifications in HK and additional requirements for issuers with WVR or biotech companies.
29 Jan 2020
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LC Lawyers is recognised by asialaw 2022/23
LC Lawyers recognised as “Recommended” and “Notable” Hong Kong Law Firm in 4 categories by asialaw 2022/23
15 Sep 2022
LC Lawyers is recognised by Legal Media 360 - 2022 edition
LC Lawyers LLP has been recognised as a Hong Kong Domestic: Specialist by Legal Media 360 – 2022 edition.
9 Sep 2022
LC Lawyers is recognised by IFLR1000 2022-23 edition
LC Lawyers LLP recognised as Notable Hong Kong Law Firm in 4 categories and Rossana Chu as Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer in IFLR1000's 2022-23 edition
8 Sep 2022
LC Lawyers shortlisted in ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022
LC Lawyers shortlisted for four ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022
16 Aug 2022
EY Law ranked in Chambers ALSP Guide 2022
EY Law ranked as a leading provider of Contract Lifecycle Management services three years in a row by Chambers
15 Jul 2022
LC Lawyers Finalist for The Asia Legal Awards 2022
LC Lawyers has been shortlisted for a “Finalist” for Securities Deal of the Year: Equity at The Asia Legal Awards Deal Awards of the Year 2022
6 Jul 2022
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About LC Lawyers LLP
An independent law firm in Hong Kong
LC Lawyers LLP is an independent law firm in Hong Kong providing legal services to financial institutions, corporate clients and private enterprises. Our law firm offers quality legal services to financial institutions, private enterprises and corporate clients in Hong Kong in a variety of areas including mergers & acquisitions (M&As of listed and private companies), takeovers, privatizations, corporate restructuring, corporate finance, HK IPOs, capital markets, legal due diligence, employee share-based incentive plans, private equity and venture capital investments, fund formation, asset management, wealth management, family trusts, family business, debt markets, debt restructuring (including re-financing arrangements, asset disposals and introduction of angel investors), bankruptcy, insolvency, dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration and litigation), legal compliance and regulatory investigations (including bribery, corruption, fraud, market misconduct and money laundering), compliance training, legal & regulatory risk assessment, data privacy (including personal data, trade and state secret, data localization and data transfer laws), cybersecurity, employment law and labour law compliance, and talent management.
What our services can offer you:
At our law firm, together with other members of EY Law, we assist our corporate and private clients in Hong Kong with legal technologies. Our legal advice, combined with innovative technology-driven services, empowers process innovation and allows better control over legal costs. We provide services in contract lifecycle management (including contract creation, data abstraction and analysis, template design and obligations management), regulatory mapping and compliance monitoring, managed review and functional analysis (including data analysis, document redaction, audio and video file reviews and eDiscovery) and entity compliance and governance.
Whether you represent a corporate client or a private enterprise, as a law firm based in Hong Kong we can provide you with sound strategic advice, commercial solutions as well as detailed guidance that you need to navigate the increasingly complex legal environment of the ever-changing global economy.
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