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Taking the pulse: what we can learn from the latest FTSE 350 Cyber Health Check The briefing summarises the latest FTSE 350 Cyber Governance Health Check Report and offers some practical tips we have drawn from the report and our experience of advising on cyber incidents and risk management.
Innovation, technology and deal-making While a relatively recent phenomenon, it is possible to draw some conclusions as to how disruptive entry may support the case for merger clearance
New light shed on remedies for protection of shareholders' interests in Ge Qingfu v L&A International Holdings Limited This client briefing includes the background of the dispute and analyses the case.
Joint Ventures in China – Getting Started Joint ventures in China offer significant opportunities for overseas companies.
Brexit: Edging Closer This briefing contains an overview of the most-discussed aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration
Cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets: Hong Kong's new approach The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued two publications on 1 November 2018 setting out a new regulatory approach for virtual assets. The SFC’s new approach is described in further detail in our Client Briefing.
The long arm of the law: EU privacy regulators enforcing the GDPR's extra-territorial reach This briefing considers the steps taken by the UK ICO and how, in light of the increasing number of high profile data incidents, Asia-based organisations need to be aware of the steps they should take in order to mitigate the risks of such incidents...
The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Hong Kong chapter The Mergers & Acquisitions Review provides a richer understanding of the shape of the global markets, together with the challenges and opportunities facing market participants. 
Brexit Essentials: Born of frustration This Briefing examines the doctrine of frustration, its application to leases and the likelihood of the EMA’s lease being held to be frustrated by Brexit.
National Security Briefing This briefing discusses key issues arising from the UK Government’s published proposals that would dramatically increase its powers of intervention in relation to transactions raising national security issues
New Corporate Governance Code: Key Considerations This briefing looks at the FRC's new Code on Corporate Governance and whether and, if so, how the FRC has accommodated the key concerns expressed by stakeholders on the draft Code circulated in December 2017
Corporate Governance reform - new disclosures required in annual reports Overview of the requirements of the proposed corporate governance reforms implemented by Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018 and which companies they apply to
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Fintech 2018 Benita Yu, Jason Webber and Lydia Kungsen provide corporate counsel and international practitioners with a comprehensive legal analysis of the laws and regulations of fintech in Hong Kong
The Market Abuse Regulation - FCA consults on periodic financial reporting and inside information The FCA is consulting on proposed changes to its guidance on periodic financial reporting and inside information. If adopted, the new guidance would provide a degree of clarity on the ability of listed companies to delay the announcement of inside...
Geo-blocking: new rules for traders Geo-blocking: new rules for traders. We look at some of the key areas covered by the EU’s new Geoblocking Regulation, together with actions businesses can take now to prepare for its implementation.