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UK Supreme Court confirms patent rights prevail over torts rights in pharmaceutical case The Supreme Court considered whether the Secretary of State/NHS had a tortious claim against an pharmaceutical company when the latter’s patent was later invalidated.
Government proposes new changes to Hong Kong’s data privacy law to tackle doxxing This article concerns the proposed changes to Hong Kong’s data privacy law regarding doxxing and the new powers of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
Cross-Border Insolvency in Hong Kong - An Order to Recognise and Assist This client briefing considers the recognition and assistance which Hong Kong courts may give to foreign insolvency proceedings.
Path to COP26: Net Zero Disputes - Key Risks There are significant changes facing companies operating in the energy sector (and likely to be more so going forward) with the regulatory and technological backdrop evolving and uncertain, it is clear there is significant scope for disputes associated...
Global Investigations Bulletin (July 2021) In our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for July 2021 we discuss the global settlement agreements secured by Slaughter and May client John Wood Group, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
Contractual obligation is no excuse for disposition of property in a winding up This client briefing discusses a Court of Final Appeal’s decision concerning the application of section 182 of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance.
Global Investigations Bulletin (June 2021) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for June 2021 is now available. This month, we take a look at the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions, and provide key horizon scanning...
Enhanced Listing Rules Relating to Disciplinary Powers and Sanctions This client briefing discusses significant enhancements to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s disciplinary powers under the revised Hong Kong Listing Rules.
Cross-border Insolvency - What you should know as a creditor This briefing discusses the issues and considerations regarding cross-border insolvency and the latest developments in the insolvency space in the PRC and Hong Kong.
The Lugano Convention: A setback for UK accession, but we’ll always have The Hague The UK’s chances of re-joining the Lugano Convention, an international agreement on jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments, have been dented by the European Commission’s recommendation that the EU not consent to the UK’s accession...
The Lugano Convention: A setback for UK accession, but we’ll always have The Hague The UK’s chances of re-joining the Lugano Convention, an international agreement on jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments, have been dented by the European Commission’s recommendation that the EU not consent to the UK’s accession application. The...
Retrospective time extension applications may be too little, too late Under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, a company must hold an annual general meeting (AGM) for each financial year and its directors must lay before the company in AGM its financial statements, directors’ report and auditor’s report. The...
Global Investigations Bulletin (May 2021) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for May 2021 is now available. This month, we review corporate convictions for bribery in the UK, set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions, and provide key horizon scanning updates...
The Dispute Resolution Review - 13th edition - Brexit chapter The Thirteenth Edition of the Dispute Resolution Review provides an indispensable overview of the civil court systems of 28 jurisdictions and offers a guide to those who are faced with disputes that cross international boundaries. This edition discusses...
The Dispute Resolution Review - 13th edition - England & Wales chapter The Thirteenth Edition of the Dispute Resolution Review provides an indispensable overview of the civil court systems of 28 jurisdictions and offers a guide to those who are faced with disputes that cross international boundaries. This edition discusses...