Veronica So

Jul 29, 2024 | lexology.com | Jojo Fan |Rachael Shek |Veronica So |Timothy Shaw |Cheryl Mok

The recent Court of Final Appeal (the "CFA") case of China Life Trustees Limited v China Energy Reserve and Chemicals Group Overseas Company Limited [2024] HKCFA 15 provides an authoritative and thorough analysis of the principles governing whether a Quistclose trust arises in relation to intra-group transfer of funds, highlighting potential pitfalls faced by creditors.

Jun 27, 2024 | lexology.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Prawidha Murti |Nonnabhat Paiboon |Gillian Miao |Veronica So |Nurul Ayu Fajarani

Our e-bulletin this month starts with a look at Singapore where increased penalties for safety breaches under the Workplace Safety and Health Act Subsidiary Legislation came into effect on 1 June 2024. Click here for more details. Over in Mainland China, we take a look at six classic cases on employment disputes that were recently released by the Supreme People's Court.

Apr 15, 2024 | mondaq.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Veronica So

The recent Court of First Instance decision in Tahoe Life Insurance Company Ltd v Cheung Wai Yi [2024] HKCFI 782 serves as a reminder that employers should take proactive steps to safeguard their confidential information when dealing with departing employees. Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited (Employer) is an insurance company which offers a range of insurance products in Hong Kong. Ms Cheung (Employee) was employed as an Executive Assistant.

Apr 11, 2024 | hcamag.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Veronica So

What to consider when varying contractual terms The commercial landscape continues to evolve rapidly and employers may find themselves confronted with changes ranging from technological advancements in AI to organisational restructuring. In these circumstances, employers may need to amend existing employees’ employment contracts to effectively manage their operations in response to the emerging demands and needs.

Nov 9, 2023 | lexology.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Prawidha Murti |Nonnabhat Paiboon |Gillian Miao |Veronica So |Nurul Ayu Fajarani

This month’s update covers the following: We look at a recent Singapore case where an employer was found liable for wrongful termination, but was entitled to recover relocation benefits paid to an employee who failed to relocate. Click here to read a summary of the case. Over in Mainland China, the local authorities in Shanghai and Pudong just released a non-binding Guide on the Protection of Trade Secrets.