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Coronavirus - Hong Kong Relief Measures under the Employment Protection Scheme
09 April 2020
On 8th April 2020, the Chief Executive held a press conference announcing that the Hong Kong government is to roll out a HK$137 billion (approximately US$80 billion) relief package by implementing the Employment Protection Scheme to assist individuals and businesses to ease the financial difficulties arising out of the coronavirus pandemic.
Employers duties under the National Security Law from a Data Privacy Perspective
17 August 2020
The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the “NSL”) came into force on 30 June 2020 and raises data privacy concerns for businesses operating in the city.
Landlord's intention under Ground (g) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
08 November 2021
It is often said that, opposing renewal under paragraph (g) of section 30 (1) of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 on the ground that the landlord intends to occupy the premises for the purposes of a business to be carried on by it, is a relatively straight forward ground upon which a landlord can succeed in opposing renewal. Since the decision of S.Franses v Cavendish Hotels there has been much speculation about the extent to which that decision impacts upon the landlord’s ability to oppose renewal on ground of opposition under paragraph (g).
Enforceability of an indemnification provision under a broker agreement: is it a penalty?
02 June 2023
A recent case in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance has seen the court applying the Court of Appeal’s penalty clause test to an indemnification provision under a broker agreement.
Labour market policy and employment law under a Keir Starmer-led government: a recent report may offer a crystal ball
03 January 2024
Can we see a glimpse into the future approach of a Labour government to labour markets and employment regulation from the recent Resolution Foundation report?
New Remuneration Code - For investment firms regulated under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive
20 February 2024
Since the 2007/08 financial crisis, as a result of both UK government and European initiatives, the financial services industry has been the focus of wide-ranging reform. A key aim of this reform is to align remuneration principles in the various sectors within financial services with a view to ensuring that policies and practices promote, and are consistent with, effective risk management.
EMI options: Top 10 mistakes uncovered on an exit – and how to avoid them
15 March 2024
In this article we explore the key issues around granting Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options, an extremely popular employee incentive mechanism for qualifying small and medium sized companies, thanks to their unrivalled tax benefits and the flexibility permitted around setting their terms.
Contests, games and draws: The UK sales promotion law
15 April 2015
The Gambling Act 2005, which came into force on 1st September 2007, includes a number of provisions that impact directly upon the legality of promotional contests, games and draws in the UK. It does not extend to Northern Ireland, however, which can have significant consequences.
Suggested steps for EEA citizens living in the UK post Brexit
21 July 2016
Despite the UK’s decision of 23 June 2016 to withdraw from the EU, there will be no immediate changes to freedom of movement rights of EEA nationals in the UK. This right will only cease when the UK leaves the EU.
The implications for data protection law in the UK and GDPR compliance plans in the eye of the Brexit Storm
03 November 2016
On the 4th May 2016, a fundamental milestone in the history of EU Data protection law was reached with the adoption of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) achieving harmonisation of the rules across the EU after four years of hard-fought negotiations.
Free trade and controlling free movement - can the UK and the EU square the circle?
25 January 2017
Much is being written about Brexit these days, but what are the possible options for the UK and the EU to reach a compromise on the issue of free movement of people allowing the UK to continue to participate in the European Single Market and the EU Customs Union?
2017 report on UK cyber security breaches
20 April 2017
Almost half of all UK businesses have experienced cyberattack in past 12 months.
Peering over the Brexit cliff edge: The Government’s plans for EU nationals in the UK
27 June 2017
The Government has announced its long overdue plan for the future of EU nationals and their family members, who have been anxiously waiting for clarity since the referendum result a year ago.
Amendments to rules on bringing family members to the UK: Have the Government gone far enough?
22 August 2017
On 10 August 2017 changes to the immigration rules came into force which will have wide implications for British citizens wanting to bring family members to join them in the UK.
Free trade and controlling free movement - can the UK and the EU square the circle (18 months on)?
05 July 2018
The Brexit rollercoaster continues to rattle along as we hurtle towards 29 March 2019, the projected date for the UK to leave the EU.
UK immigration system “almost impossible to navigate”
04 September 2018
Last week The Guardian published an article about the volume of UK immigration laws and the frequency of changes and amendments to them. This was sparked by some damning remarks from Lord Justice Irwin who said that the system is “something of a disgrace” and almost impossible to navigate.
New in-country UK immigration processes contain a potential pitfall for travellers
30 November 2018
On 5 November 2018 the Home Office launched a new process for immigration applications submitted in the UK, in commercial partnership with Sopra Steria. The new partnership affords access to a range of new user pay services, including access to a premium lounge, on-demand mobile application services for both small and large groups of applicants and priority processing on a next working day or 10 working day basis.
At the eleventh hour, the UK Government goes back to the drawing board on no-deal immigration for Europeans
20 August 2019
UK industries will be deeply concerned by reports surfacing over the weekend that the Government's plans for a no-deal immigration system are being ripped up. They suggest that the Government are determined to end free movement immediately if the UK leaves the EU on 31st October 2019 on a no-deal basis and that it currently does not have a plan in place for what will replace it. With only 73 days to go to exit day, the Government are going back to the drawing board.
UK Employment rights in a no-deal Brexit
17 September 2019
What might a ‘no-deal’ Brexit mean for UK employment rights? What could employers do now to prepare? And what might the future hold in a no-deal scenario?
MAC publishes recommendations for future UK immigration system
29 January 2020
The UK Government will be disappointed by the MAC’s firm rejection of an Australian points-based system for skilled workers with a job offer.