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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/48065a50f14c56cbf857f4366dc6fe8d6548bdf79dc891cd34583a244b8bb023?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
12/12/2024

Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill to Undergo First Reading

Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill to Undergo First Reading https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bitcoin-pexels-alesia-kozik-6778581_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen LLP Hauzen LLP https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d1b885eaf259d7dce5c199adb937383be5d0065b2cbf634a3209454c7173acce?s=96&d=mm&r=g 12/12/2024 12/12/2024

In this article, we break down and summarise the key aspects of the Stablecoins Bill.

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/d1b885eaf259d7dce5c199adb937383be5d0065b2cbf634a3209454c7173acce?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/d1b885eaf259d7dce5c199adb937383be5d0065b2cbf634a3209454c7173acce?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/d1b885eaf259d7dce5c199adb937383be5d0065b2cbf634a3209454c7173acce?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/d1b885eaf259d7dce5c199adb937383be5d0065b2cbf634a3209454c7173acce?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.

Nigel Binnersley
20/11/2023

So, What Exactly Are Interim-Interim Injunctions?

So, What Exactly Are Interim-Interim Injunctions? https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/alessia-cocconi-zLIUdGeKxv0-unsplash_1400x786sm.jpg 1400 786 Nigel Binnersley Nigel Binnersley https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2756f2a33605e97efda96ce3e3e0ed631f39075e7b493305adb3302e4f96dc4e?s=96&d=mm&r=g 20/11/2023 20/11/2023

A recent trend has been towards the granting of “interim-interim” injunctions. Learn more about them and hear about our recent experience.

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/d1b885eaf259d7dce5c199adb937383be5d0065b2cbf634a3209454c7173acce?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.

Hauzen LLP
21/12/2022

HK has Fully Implemented the Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration Regime

HK has Fully Implemented the Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration Regime 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/d1b885eaf259d7dce5c199adb937383be5d0065b2cbf634a3209454c7173acce?s=96&d=mm&r=g 21/12/2022 15/08/2024

On 16 December 2022, the ORFSA regime was fully implemented in Hong Kong through the amended Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) and the new Arbitration (Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration) Rules (Cap. 609D).

Hauzen LLP
04/03/2022

Employment & Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Bill 2022 Gazetted

Employment & Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Bill 2022 Gazetted 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/d1b885eaf259d7dce5c199adb937383be5d0065b2cbf634a3209454c7173acce?s=96&d=mm&r=g 04/03/2022 15/08/2024

Abolishes use of accrued benefits of employers’ mandatory contributions under Mandatory Provident Fund scheme to offset severance payment & long service payment.

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