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Hauzen LLP
23/12/2025

A New Era: Navigating the Courts (Remote Hearing) Ordinance (Cap. 645)

A New Era: Navigating the Courts (Remote Hearing) Ordinance (Cap. 645) https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/still-life-world-intellectual-property-day-1-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 23/12/2025 23/12/2025

In February 2025, we published an article on the gazette of The Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill: https://hauzen.hk/remote-hearings-set-to-increase-in-hong-kong. This has now evolved into a concrete legal framework. The Courts (Remote Hearing)…

Nickolas Sam
13/08/2025

Marshall Islands Introduces Electronic Transactions Bill

Marshall Islands Introduces Electronic Transactions Bill https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/papers-pexels-brotin-biswas-518543_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Nickolas Sam Nickolas Sam https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7b939e9d35da124af22ba03fe9b3f617?s=96&d=mm&r=g 13/08/2025 28/10/2025

The Marshall Islands is set to modernize its legal framework with the introduction of the Electronic Transactions Act 2025 as a Bill in the Nitijela (Marshall Islands Parliament). The Bill…

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 11/09/2025

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

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