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By offering clear, pragmatic and commercial advice, we assist clients in protecting and advancing their business Learn more: https://www.hugillandip.com/legal-services/corporate-commercial/

Christopher Hooley and Jonathan Gray discuss shareholder agreements and eventual disputes. They give a holistic perspective on the topic – which spans from Corporate & Commercial to Dispute Resolution in how to strategize and implement necessary contractual protections in case disputes will arise. They highlight practical ways to settle such disagreements – including mediation and arbitration which might be used as alternative ways to resolve conflicts amongst shareholders. SHOW NOTES 02:49 Breach of contract 03:48 Diverging interests 05:19 Contractual rights 09:09 Early stages of a dispute 13:32 Settling a dispute 16:27 Option deeds 19:05 Arbitration of disputes 23:36 Final considerations Learn more: https://www.hugillandip.com/2021/05/podcast-s3e2-corporate-commercial-shareholder-disputes/

Chris advises on a wide range of corporate commercial, corporate finance, mergers and acquisition, information technology matters, from strategising on tech driven start ups to drafting documentation required for complex cross border transactions. Learn more: https://www.hugillandip.com/solicitors/christopher-hooley/

Family law is an emotional and complex area and requires a very specific skill set. We provide a bespoke, pragmatic and cost-efficient approach to assisting in family breakdowns and disputes. Learn more: https://www.hugillandip.com/legal-services/family/

Carmen has worked in both private and public sectors. After working as regulatory counsel, she returned to private practice in Dispute Resolution and Data Privacy. Learn more > https://www.hugillandip.com/solicitors/carmen-tang/

We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions to our clients, adding value beyond pure employment and immigration law knowledge. Our Employment practice is constantly developing to keep pace with the law and has gained a respected position with employers, employees and among our peers as being at the forefront of providing practical and straightforward advice in a complex and developing area of law. Learn more > https://www.hugillandip.com/legal-services/employment-and-immigration/

Adam Hugill and Jacqueline Cheng discuss the topic of bonuses, including end of year payments, performance and discretionary bonuses. Adam also highlights the impact of case law in Hong Kong and the UK which have a relevant impact on Courts decisions, as well as offering practical tips for employers when dealing with employment contracts and employees' bonus claims. SHOW NOTES 00:54 Different types of bonuses 02:23 The Employment Ordinance 05:53 Performance bonuses 07:15 Discretionary bonuses 08:21 Wong Huey Lam and Colgate Palmolive 10:24 Clark v Nomura 11:40 Post v Nomura 12:44 Sunny Tadjudin v Bank of America 13:53 Advice for employers Learn More > https://www.hugillandip.com/legal-services/employment-and-immigration/

Adam specialises in employment law in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. He also advises on a wide range of legal and commercial issues, both contentious and non-contentious, in the region and beyond. Learn More >

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Jacqueline Cheng and Alfred Ip discuss the main steps in estate administration: collection of assets, payment of debts and liabilities and distribution of the estate assets to the beneficiaries. They also talk about essential considerations and recurrent complications related to different types of assets and the administration process, in Hong Kong as well as touching upon estates which include overseas components.   SHOW NOTES: 01:37 Identifying the assets of an estate 03:18 Bank accounts 05:40 Safe deposit boxes 06:59 Real estate 11:42 Public company shares 15:02 Company ownership 18:12 MPF accounts 20:20 Salaries tax 22:40 Insurance policies 26:31 Foreign estates 28:23 Liabilities of an estate 31:39 Distribution of estate assets 37:12 Foreign estates

Christopher Hooley and Adam Hugill discuss issues related to team moves, from both perspectives: the target and the targeted employer. They dig into fidelity and fiduciary duties, as well as contractual obligations of employees, giving some real-life examples of business growth benefits and pitfalls if anything – or all – goes wrong.  SHOW NOTES 07:27 Identifying if you are the target 10:55 Fiduciary duties of an employee 12:33 Conspiracy 15:44 Post termination restrictions 17:56 Springboard injunctions 19:30 The recruitment process 24:00 What could go wrong? 26:01 Managing resignations 27:16 How to protect a business

Alfred Ip and Carly Fan discuss issues concerning children custody and considerations that are taken in order to put the interests and well-being of the children first, including in situations that might require their relocation to another country. They also talk about protecting children from the mental health impacts that divorce proceedings often have on them and the benefits that a co-parenting coordinator might be able to bring to divorcing spouses and, ultimately, to the whole family.     SHOW NOTES00:31 Court considerations related to children custody 04:18 Sole custody and joint custody 06:20 Children removal from Hong Kong 10:45 Relocation to another country 13:49 Death of a custodial parent 15:11 Mental health impacts 17:41 Social Welfare Officer and Co-parenting Coordinators

Adam Hugill talks about different types of visas and immigration schemes. He also discusses with Laura Hunt about her personal experience, the process of application to Immigration Department and successfully obtaining and renewing her visas. SHOW NOTES 00:31 Types of visas and immigration schemes 01:56 A personal story 05:16 Working Holiday Visa Scheme 07:02 Entrepreneur Visa

Jonathan Gray and Matthew Love discuss the topic of freezing orders and Anton Pillers in Hong Kong. They highlight key considerations and pitfalls when applying for such orders. SHOW NOTES00:53 Freezing Orders 03:53 Applying for a freezing order 09:10 Requirements 15:03 Chabra Injunctions 17:04 Anton Piller Orders 19:38 Requirements to obtain an Anton Piller

Margaret Wo and Adam Hugill talk about sexual harassment, what it is considered to be inappropriate behaviour and the protections afforded to individuals by Hong Kong's Sex Discrimination Ordinance. They also highlight the much-needed openness of society in reporting cases of sexual harassment and the role of the Equal Opportunities Commission when investigating such cases. SHOW NOTES00:50 Sex Discrimination Ordinance 04:00 Proving sexual harassment and its definition 10:36 #MeToo movement 12:35 Complaints to the Equal Opportunities Commission https://www.hugillandip.com/

Alfred Ip and Thelma Kwan discuss the crucial steps of Hong Kong divorce proceedings and split of assets, giving some real-life examples and advice on how to try and reach an amicable settlement between spouses. SHOW NOTES 07:04 Starting a divorce 15:41 Financial claims 20:46 Filing for divorce 25:36 Form A 30:01 Full and frank disclosure 34:17 Litigation funding 51:51 Financial Dispute Resolution 59:50 Enforcement of orders Get transcript and more on our website: https://www.hugillandip.com

Margaret Wo and Alfred Ip discuss the essentials of proper estate planning and the probate process in Hong Kong while also highlighting some of the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.   SHOW NOTES00:46 – Estate planning 07:32 – Executor of a Will 14:52 – Setting up a Trust 18:59 – Assets in multiple jurisdictions 24:18 – Enduring power of attorney 28:44 – Advance Health Directives 38:28 – Probate process 43:47 – Estate administration 47:13 – Challenging a Will 54:26 – Estate-related mediation

Gary Wong and Christopher Hooley discuss some of the essential considerations related to the setting-up of new companies as well as corporate risk management, employment matters and potential disputes, both in Hong Kong and in Mainland China. SHOW NOTES 01:29 – Setting up a business 04:04 – Directors and shareholders 07:45 – Documents 14:00 – Corporate risk management 20:00 – Limiting company liability and accessing company information 26:27 – Hong Kong as a regional base 31:40 – Disputes with a foreign company Visit our website for transcripts and more >

Marco Raccuia and Carmen Tang talk about the increasing value of data and the protection afforded by the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance and the Privacy Commission. How is legislation catching up in response to recent data breach incidents? What developments can we expect? SHOW NOTES 00.22 – Growing value of data 03.11 – Personal Data Privacy Ordinance 11.21 – Cathay Pacific data breach incident 15.30 – New technologies Visit our website for transcripts and more >

Adam Hugill discusses Hong Kong's employment laws and provides practical guidance for both employers and employees to assist them in navigating the complexities of the Employment Ordinance, key considerations when hiring and managing employees, termination and protection of business assets. SHOW NOTES 00.22 – Employment overview 06.30 – Types of leave 14.11 – Termination 24.56 – Labour Tribunal 31.02 – Employment litigation 33.25 – Notice and garden leave 34.56 – Post-termination restrictions