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Hauzen LLP
18/07/2025

The Future of Stablecoins in HK – Basil Hwang’s Feature on ALB

The Future of Stablecoins in HK – Basil Hwang’s Feature on ALB https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cheetah-securities-law-560.jpg 560 340 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 18/07/2025 18/07/2025

Our Managing Partner, Basil Hwang, was featured in Asian Legal Business‘ article, “Can the new Stablecoins Bill crown Hong Kong as Asia’s virtual assets hub?” published in ALB Asia’s July 2025 e-magazine.…

Hauzen LLP
25/02/2025

Remote Hearings Set to Increase in Hong Kong

Remote Hearings Set to Increase in Hong Kong https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hong-kong-mountains-hugo-d-0Xxu3Jqd334-unsplash_1401x787sm.jpg 1401 787 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 25/02/2025 25/02/2025

The Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill seeks to improve court efficiency via remote hearings, responding to user demands for tech integration.

Hauzen LLP
19/08/2024

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/papers-pexels-brotin-biswas-518543_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 19/08/2024 02/09/2024

With effect from January 2024, the new legislation is expected to enhance legal cooperation and facilitate cross-boundary trade between Mainland and Hong Kong.

Hauzen LLP
13/08/2024

Cybersecurity Law: Hong Kong Legislation to protect computer systems of Critical Infrastructure

Cybersecurity Law: Hong Kong Legislation to protect computer systems of Critical Infrastructure https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/memory-pexels-pixabay-270549_1400x788.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 13/08/2024 19/11/2024

With surge in cyberattacks and several high-profile data breaches impacting thousands, LegCo discusses need for enhanced protection of critical infrastructures.

Hauzen LLP
28/06/2024

SFC Consultation: The REIT regime and market conduct regime for listed CIS

SFC Consultation: The REIT regime and market conduct regime for listed CIS https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/hong-kong-city-5012735_1920_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 28/06/2024 15/08/2024

The proposed REIT regime and market conduct regime for listed CIS will hopefully enhance investor protection, promote market integrity, and ensure a level playing field for all market participants.

Hauzen LLP
04/12/2023

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil & Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance

Hong Kong Implements Mainland Judgments in Civil & Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/papers-pexels-brotin-biswas-518543_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 04/12/2023 15/08/2024

With effect from January 2024, the legislation aims to enhance legal cooperation and facilitate cross-boundary investment between Hong Kong and Mainland.

Byron Chow
07/07/2023

Mutual Recognition & Assistance to Insolvency Proceedings in HKSAR & China

Mutual Recognition & Assistance to Insolvency Proceedings in HKSAR & China https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/guangzhou-derch-Zp4gRwQFLRE-unsplash_1400x788.jpg 1400 788 Byron Chow Byron Chow https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/da4b3f4ddc0f2cc2ce4863d34966070c?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/07/2023 15/08/2024

Learn about the implications and guidance for Recognition of HKSAR Insolvency Proceedings in Mainland China and vice versa

Hauzen LLP
06/07/2023

Updates to Bankruptcy & Winding-Up Proceedings Practice Directions

Updates to Bankruptcy & Winding-Up Proceedings Practice Directions https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bangkok-stairs-ryan-tang-8OyZGH43-p4-unsplash-sm.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 06/07/2023 15/08/2024

Changes come into effect 17 July 2023, here’s a summary of some which streamline or change the procedure for bankruptcy and winding-up applications in Hong Kong

Hauzen LLP
02/06/2023

New Reciprocal Enforcement for Mainland & Hong Kong Effective Soon

New Reciprocal Enforcement for Mainland & Hong Kong Effective Soon https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/shenzhen-darmau-lee-5-k1_mBljB0-unsplash_1400x787.jpg 1400 787 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 02/06/2023 15/08/2024

Once in effect, a new cross-border enforcement regime would significantly expand scope of reciprocal enforcement and streamline judgment registration procedure.

Kelly Ho
01/06/2023

HK Companies Can Now Hold Fully Virtual General Meetings

HK Companies Can Now Hold Fully Virtual General Meetings https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/network-pexels-brett-sayles-4339335.jpg 1400 788 Kelly Ho Kelly Ho https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/edf43aa4257659462da0e70132762ed4?s=96&d=mm&r=g 01/06/2023 15/08/2024

Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 modernises the way AGMs or general meetings can be held. Hong Kong’s legislation is gradually embracing modern technology.

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