Practice Areas

Author: Sala Sihombing

Family Mediation in Hong Kong is a practice-focused guide to the field of family mediation within Hong King. Written for professionals, the book provides a clear and accessible account of mediation principles, processes, ethics, and practice considerations as they arise in family disputes.

Bringing together practical insight and contextual understanding, this volume examines the role of mediators and allied professionals in supporting constructive dialogue, informed decision-making, and durable outcomes. It addresses key issues including neutrality, confidentiality, communication, child-focused practice, and the relationship between mediation, legal advice, and wider support services. 

Essential reading for mediators, family lawyers, counsellors, social workers, psychologists, dispute resolution practitioners, policy professionals, academics, and students, Family Mediation in Hong Kong offers a valuable resource for anyone engaged in the professional practice, study, or development of family mediation.

Authors: Carter Chim, Carol Lee, Emily Ting

Author: Patricia Yeung

Authors: Tony Ko, Karen Cheung, Michelle He, Him Ho, Anson Li, Michelle Lin, Sean O'Reilly, Ludovic Shum

The Law of Digital Assets in Hong Kong represents the first comprehensive treatment of this important and cutting-edge area in Hong Kong, which is the only part of the People’s Republic of China that has a proactive policy in support of the development of the digital asset industry under the ""One Country, Two Systems"" constitutional framework. 

Authored and edited by Tony Ko and written together with a team of expert contributors, this work aims to fill the knowledge gap and equip those in the legal, financial, accounting, business and academic sectors involved in or interested in the digital assets space with sufficient knowledge to understand, advise upon, and confidently navigate the legal and regulatory issues involved. 

The book guides readers from foundational concepts to sophisticated analysis. It begins with an introduction to the nature and taxonomy of digital assets—from cryptocurrency to NFT, RWA/tokenized assets, stablecoins, and CBDCs—before providing a comprehensive overview of the governing legal framework in Hong Kong.  Subsequent chapters examine Hong Kong's extensive case law on digital assets; the regulation of cryptocurrencies; securities law analysis of digital assets; practical steps for obtaining a licence to manage virtual assets; digital asset liquidation from the perspective of the liquidator who handled Hong Kong's first crypto trading platform (Gatecoin) collapse; dispute resolution frameworks; and private international law principles in a world where assets exist solely as entries on distributed ledgers spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Author: Stefan Lo

The Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law Handbook - 28th Edition aims to deal with the intricacies of the Companies Ordinance (Cap 622) in an easily accessible form. This Handbook reproduces the text of the Ordinance as currently in force along with section-by-section annotations and examines relevant case law and significant judicial decisions. The annotations also provide definitions of words and phrases, discussions on practical aspects and contentious issues with reference to each section and other authoritative materials including cross-jurisdictional references.

Readers may wish to refer to the Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law (Winding-Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Handbook, which is a complementary text containing the remaining Parts from the "old Companies Ordinance" (Cap 32) that have not been repealed.

As this series has been cited with authority in over one hundred court cases in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal, this Handbook will no doubt be an invaluable source of information for practitioners, legal advisers, company secretaries, students and anyone interested in the laws governing companies in Hong Kong.

Authors: Stephanie Wong, Brian Yu

Butterworths Hong Kong Media and Communications Law Handbook - Third Edition includes detailed coverage and analysis of various Ordinances relating to media and telecommunications in Hong Kong.

Authors: Felix Tang, Angel Wong

This handbook is a detailed work of reference containing up to date commentary on seven Ordinances and includes supporting sections from three further Ordinances, including the Sale of Goods Ordinance (Cap 26), Factors Ordinance (Cap 48), Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap 71), Misrepresentation Ordinance (Cap 284), Supply of Services (Implied Terms) Ordinance (Cap 457), Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance (Cap 458), Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap 623), Limitation Ordinance (Cap 347) (s 4), Law Amendment and Reform (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap 23) (ss 11,13-18, 21 and 23) and Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap 553) (ss 17-19).

Author: Yahong Li

The major breakthroughs in cutting-age technologies in the last two decades have fundamentally changed the world, so as the intellectual property (IP) law, which is closely connected with, and constantly affected by, the technological advancement from its birth. This new edition of the book, on one hand, follows the basic structure of the first edition to systematically introduce the international framework such as TRIPS Agreement within which IP law operates, the enforcement and WTO dispute settlement mechanism concerning international IP disputes, the overall implications of international IP protection for global competition between developed and developing countries in an integrated world market, as well as major national differences in IP protection, focusing on three major jurisdictions: the US, the EU and China. On the other hand, the new edition devoted more content on the interaction between IP and cutting-age technologies such as digital, Internet, software, AI, and life sciences based on the subject areas of IP law, and increased the weight on China’s IP laws and practices because China has become the world leader in some key technologies, and as a result started to lead in IP law and practices. The new edition is intended not only to fill the void in IP law between the past and the present, but also to bridge the gap of understanding of IP systems between the east and the west.

“In a world transformed by cutting-edge technologies, this book serves as an indispensable guide. It deftly weaves together international IP treaties, critical jurisdictional distinctions, and the urgent policy challenges emerging from AI and digital innovation. An essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to navigate the complexities of modern IP law.”

Jyh-An Lee
Professor & Executive Director, Centre for Legal Innovation and Digital Society (CLINDS)
Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Authors: Bernard Mak, Isaac Chan, Vincent Lung, Ernest Ng, Mike Yeung, Lok Ho, Bryan Lee, Candice Lau, Jason Gerber

This work provides a comprehensive and authoritative annotated guide to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571), offering detailed, section-by-section commentary grounded in both statutory interpretation and practical application.

Drawing on the collective experience of leading practitioners at the Hong Kong Bar, including Parkside Chambers'  Bernard Mak, the text integrates analysis of legislative provisions with relevant case law, regulatory guidance, and enforcement practice. It is designed not only as a reference tool but as a practical aid for litigators, regulators, and transactional lawyers navigating Hong Kong’s increasingly sophisticated financial regulatory landscape.

Particular emphasis is placed on how the Ordinance operates in practice—before the courts, in dealings with the Securities and Futures Commission, and across contentious and non-contentious contexts—making this an indispensable resource for those advising on securities, market misconduct, and regulatory compliance.