Gareth Thomas
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Articles
Arrangement between Hong Kong and Macao for mutual service of judicial documents in civil and commercial cases comes into force
China, Hong Kong - July 31 2020 The much-awaited Arrangement for Mutual Service of Judicial Documents in Civil and Commercial Cases between the Hong Kong Special Administrative...
Paperless Hong Kong - bill facilitating electronic court filing passed
Hong Kong - July 20 2020 On Friday 17 July 2020, the Court Proceedings (Electronic Technology) Bill (Bill) was passed after a second and third reading shortly before the...
Hong Kong safety snapshots: occupiers’ liability in the context of workplace injuries
Hong Kong - July 16 2020 Occupiers of premises have a duty to ensure their visitors are reasonably safe in their permitted use of the premises. In Hong Kong, the Occupiers...
Hong Kong safety snapshots: occupier’s liability in the context of workplace injuries
Hong Kong - July 16 2020 In Hong Kong, an occupier who fails to maintain the premises they control in a safe condition may be held liable for the injuries or damage suffered...
Hong Kong: ESG reporting on labour and safety matters from 1 July
Hong Kong - July 7 2020 Late last year, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange issued its consultation conclusions on proposals to enhance the Environmental, Social and Governance...
