Kristy Lai

Mar 6, 2024 | deacons.com | Kristy Lai

View PDFIn today’s data-driven economy, every business is likely to be processing personal data from their customers, and privacy concerns are becoming a high priority for consumers and businesses alike. Non-compliance with data privacy law can lead to significant fines, as well as the financial and reputational cost of a data breach. Maintaining customer trust in data management and privacy is critical for all businesses.

Feb 26, 2024 | deacons.com | Kristy Lai

View PDFThe bilingual Fintech Legal Guide for Hong Kong and Singapore jointly presented by Deacons and Rajah & Tann is a side-by-side comparative overview of the laws and regulations which are relevant to Fintech businesses planning to operate in either or both jurisdictions.

Feb 26, 2024 | deacons.com | Kristy Lai |Ming Li

View PDFAuthored by: Ming Chiu Li and George HoIntroductionRecently, the enforcement arm of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) took action against two Hong Kong-based fund managers for their failure to fulfill their obligations under the Fund Manager Code of Conduct (FMCC). This article will discuss these recent cases, highlighting implications that may arise from non-compliance for asset managers.

Feb 7, 2024 | deacons.com | Kristy Lai |Joseph Chung

View PDFAuthored by: Joseph ChungIn The Federal Republic of Nigeria v Process & Industrial Developments Limited [2023] EWHC 2638 (Comm), a case before England’s Commercial Court, Nigeria successfully challenged arbitral awards under s.68 of England’s Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act) on the basis that they had been obtained by fraud, contrary to public policy.

Jan 18, 2024 | deacons.com | Kristy Lai

We are delighted to announce that five Deacons Partners have been named by China Business Law Journal to its list of “The A-List 2023-24: Growth Drivers”: The Growth Drivers (International) Alexander Que, Partner, Corporate Finance Machiuanna Chu, Partner, Corporate Commercial Jeffrey McLean, Partner, Intellectual Property, Head of Patents & Designs Practice Justin Yuen, Partner, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Helen Liao, Partner, Employment and Pensions Growth Drivers represent the key...