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Banks not required to act as detectives or fraud detectors
Hong Kong - April 15 2021 There has been an increasing number of fraud cases, in particular cyber fraud cases, around the world. Some victims of fraud have sought redress from…
A step forward in local legislation to implement reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial and family cases between Hong Kong and Mainland China
China, Hong Kong - December 18 2020 The Mainland Judgments in Matrimonial and Family Cases (Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement) Bill (Bill) was introduced into the Legislative…
Risks taken by shareholders in the shadows - Application of the Duomatic Principle to beneficial owners
United Kingdom - November 17 2020 Nowadays, corporate structures are increasingly complex. It is not uncommon for individual owners to put in place arrangements to hide from public…
Grey Divorce - hidden battles for protection and succession of family assets
Hong Kong - November 13 2020 In recent years, there has been an increasing divorce rate for older couples in long marriages. A “grey divorce” of “silver splitters” can be more…
Cross-border maintenance disputes
China, Hong Kong - September 22 2020 Following a divorce or separation, it is not uncommon for former couples to live in different jurisdictions. This may lead to disputes in relation to…
