International Law

Author: Emma Manuel Szelepet

Fully updated edition of this first point of reference for accountants, solicitors, company secretaries.

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Since the publication of the Second Edition of The Hong Kong Personal Insolvency Manual in 2010 and the Fourth Edition of its companion volume, The Hong Kong Corporate Insolvency Manual in 2018, there have been significant developments in the personal insolvency law and practice in Hong Kong. This Third Edition of The Hong Kong Personal Insolvency Manual addresses personal insolvency law developments and updates the discussion of case law and legislative enactments. It will be a valuable resource for accounting and legal professionals working in the insolvency field, as well as for bankers, academics and university students.

Since the publication of the Second Edition of The Hong Kong Personal Insolvency Manual in 2010 and the Fourth Edition of its companion volume, The Hong Kong Corporate Insolvency Manual in 2018, there have been significant developments in the personal insolvency law and practice in Hong Kong. This Third Edition of The Hong Kong Personal Insolvency Manual addresses personal insolvency law developments and updates the discussion of case law and legislative enactments. It will be a valuable resource for accounting and legal professionals working in the insolvency field, as well as for bankers, academics and university students.

The Butterworths Hong Kong Stamp Duty Handbook (Third Edition) is a concise reference work detailing section-by-section annotations to the Stamp Duty Ordinance (Cap 117). It reproduces the text of the Stamp Ordinance and all subsidiary legislation to the Ordinance which is currently in force, with the inclusion of details of amendments and repeals to the Ordinance. 

Authors: Jason Rowley, Simon Middleton

This well-established and practical title returns fully updated with legislative changes concerning every aspect of civil costs. 

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Support for those at the front line of company admin.

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Authors: Carter Chim

The Butterworths Hong Kong Competition Law Handbook (Third Edition) is a detailed work of reference concerning the Competition Ordinance (Cap 619). This title reproduces the text of the Ordinance along with section-by section annotations, which include key definitions of words and phrases, discussion on practical aspects and contentious issues, cross-jurisdictional comparisons with similar territories, and other authoritative material.

Authors: Judith Sihombing, Alwin Chan, Antony Sin, Steven Gallagher

Butterworths Hong Kong Conveyancing and Property Law Handbook - Sixth Edition contains detailed analyses and up-to-date commentary on eight ordinances, including the Conveyancing and Property Ordinance (Cap 219), Land Registration Ordinance (Cap 128), Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap 7), Lands Resumption Ordinance (Cap 124), Land Acquisition (Possessory Title) Ordinance (Cap 130), Land (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap 28), Lands Tribunal Ordinance (Cap 17) and selected sections of the Limitation Ordinance (Cap 347).

It reproduces the ordinances along with section-by-section annotations discussing significant judicial decisions and legislation. The annotations are clearly presented in this practical guide aimed at providing a comprehensive point of reference in the area of conveyancing and property law in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the annotations are fully cross-referenced, and the Handbook comes with tables of cases and legislation referred to.

This series has been cited with authority in over a hundred court cases in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Court of Final Appeal. This handbook will be an invaluable source of information for practitioners, property law specialists, students, and anyone interested in the laws governing land and property in Hong Kong.

Authors: Sabrina Ho, Arthur Poon

Butterworths Hong Kong Insurance Law Handbook - Second Edition is a comprehensive work of reference detailing section by section annotations of the Insurance Ordinance (Cap 41), together with a concise and straightforward introduction to the principles and current developments of insurance law in Hong Kong.

This Handbook reproduces the text of the Insurance Ordinance and all relevant subsidiary legislation as currently in force and includes amendment notes, carefully researched case authorities, expert commentary, key definitions, and other authoritative material presented in a clear and succinct style. In addition, cross-references are made to subsidiary legislation and to tables and forms where necessary. This Handbook will be an essential companion for lawyers, businesspersons, in-house counsel, academics, and all those who are engaged with or interested in insurance law in Hong Kong.