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Olympism - a protected belief?
21 August 2012
It has now been a while since the stunning Olympic cauldron was extinguished and TeamGB’s most successful ever games drew to a close. But there are signs the Olympic spirit may have permeated the nation, leaving a lasting impression.
Are documents generated in the course of an investigation protected by litigation privilege?
01 May 2018
Two recent cases concerning the applicability of litigation privilege to documents generated in the course of investigations show that it is easier to obtain that protection where the subject of the investigation is a civil rather than criminal matter.
The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction
13 May 2014
The English courts are regularly chosen as the forum for the resolution of disputes, even between parties who do not have any other link to the jurisdiction. English judges are used to dealing with cases where one or both parties are not located within the jurisdiction and regularly deal with cases where initial applications concern a dispute over jurisdiction. This guide provides an outline of the civil litigation process in the English courts. It sets out the key points to bear in mind when bringing or defending a claim in England.
The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction
22 May 2017
The English courts are regularly chosen as the forum for the resolution of disputes, even between parties who do not have any other link to the jurisdiction. English judges are used to dealing with cases where one or both parties are not located within the jurisdiction and regularly deal with cases where initial applications concern a dispute over jurisdiction.
A guide to the litigation process
14 August 2017
If you are involved in a dispute you need to know: what options there are for resolving the dispute; what litigation involves; the steps from the start of proceedings to trial; what parties to proceedings have to do; the fundamentals of court procedure; how to use legal advisers efficiently and cost effectively; and what happens after judgment.
High price for high heels?
15 May 2016
A female employee has hit the headlines after being sent home without pay on her first day as a receptionist by her agency Portico…for refusing to wear high heels.
‘Living in the dark ages’ - pregnancy and maternity discrimination at interview
21 February 2018
Fresh out of my first year at university and applying for a summer job at a pub, I was slightly taken aback when the interviewer asked whether I had children, in a tone that implied “no” was the right answer… Back then, with no children, I simply answered the question - but it made me wonder.
Pay to play (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 3)
23 October 2016
Over the last few years, the Ministry of Justice has sought to fill the gap in its funding through repeated increases to court fees.
How will the Brexit endgame play out?
10 December 2018
This week is a crucial one for the Brexit process, with Parliament due to vote on the draft Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between Theresa May’s government and the EU. Even so close to the projected date for the UK’s departure on 29 March 2019, there are many imponderables and it is impossible to predict how Brexit will unfold. This article provides an employment law perspective on the current situation.
...a little bit of law - Plans
06 November 2016
Plans often need to be drawn up as part of the process of documenting a land transaction. Historically, the Land Registry would accept most plans, as long as they were clear. Those days are long gone. The Land Registry now has a detailed list of requirements and they will refuse to register a transaction where the relevant plans do not comply with these requirements.
Never mind the Government, Parliament fires the Brex Pistol
25 January 2017
The Supreme Court has just ruled on one of the most significant British constitutional cases in recent history. An Act of Parliament is needed before Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union can be triggered and the UK leaves the EU.
The Bribery Act 2010 - an employment law perspective
08 June 2016
The Bribery Act 2010, which came into force on 1 July 2011, is responsible for sweeping away antiquated British bribery laws to create a regime of criminal offences described by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office as “the toughest bribery legislation in the world”.
Enforceability of a compensation clause in Hong Kong: is it a penalty?
20 July 2022
A recent case in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance has seen the court apply the Court of Appeal’s penalty clause test to a compensation clause in an employment contract.
Brexit, #metoo and equal pay: the hidden links
09 March 2018
Employment law in China - an overview
04 January 2021
China’s strong economy, large manufacturing base and burgeoning consumer market make it an irresistible place for many Western companies to do business. This in-brief provides a snapshot of some of the key aspects of Chinese employment law. Our Hong Kong office was opened to meet a growing demand from many of our clients for coordinated employment and immigration/global mobility support across the Asia Pacific region (including China).
Employment law in Hong Kong - an overview
01 February 2021
With its historical ties with the West and reputation as a “gateway” to Mainland China, it is not surprising that Hong Kong is already home for many Western companies and is top of the list for those wishing to expand into Asia Pacific. This in-brief provides an overview of employment law in Hong Kong.
Brazilian Olympic Act: a last minute hurdle for ambushers
07 July 2016
With the Rio Olympic Games just around the corner, there have been concerns about the country’s readiness to play host to the competition, its athletes and scores of fans. Issues around stadium safety and anti-doping policies have been at the forefront of the debate, but there has also been, until very recently, a distinct lack of clarity for brands and sponsors planning marketing activities in Brazil in the lead up to the Games.
Abolishment of the MPF offsetting mechanism approved by Hong Kong's Legislative Council (the “LegCo”)
09 June 2022
After years of extensive discussions and consultations, the Hong Kong LegCo has, on 9 June 2022, passed the Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Bill 2022 (the “Bill”) to abolish the MPF offsetting mechanism.
Hacked off? Data breaches abound (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 4)
08 February 2017
The inevitable rise of the data breach, otherwise known as the ‘hack’, continued unabated in 2016. The UK government reported that two thirds of ‘large’ business (i.e. greater than or equal to 250 employees – regardless of revenue) “experienced a cyber-breach or attack in the past year”.
Data breaches in Hong Kong: To notify or not?
31 August 2023
In July 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issued a revised guidance note on Data Breach Handling and Data Breach Notifications. The guidance note sets out practical recommendations on how data users can effectively prepare for and manage data breaches.