kennedyslaw.com

2 weeks ago | kennedyslaw.com | Richard Bates |Matt Andrews |Wilson K.W. Fung

Kennedys has expanded its commercial disputes and regulatory capability in Hong Kong with the appointment of partner Wilson Fung who joins the firm from Johnson Stokes & Master on 2 May. Specialising in financial services regulatory disputes as well as banking and enforcement litigation, Wilson brings strong experience in advising a broad spectrum of clients, including financial institutions, listed companies and statutory bodies on enforcement issues, disputes and other contentious matters.

Jan 20, 2025 | kennedyslaw.com | Eileen Bradley |Kristin V Gallagher

The wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rage and have destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 structures, mostly personal residences. Southern Californians will be impacted by the devastating aftermath for years to come. There will also be significant impact on the insurance industry both immediately, and in the long term.

Oct 31, 2024 | kennedyslaw.com

Kennedys' report summarising a series of updates on cyber issues and major regulatory developments impacting the APAC region to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Oct 30, 2024 | kennedyslaw.com | Nathalie Moreno |Ben Pumphrey

Following the government’s announcement of a data-focused agenda in the first King’s Speech, the Data Use and Access Bill (DUAB) was published on 23 October 2024 and introduced in the House of Lords.

Oct 8, 2024 | kennedyslaw.com | Nathalie Moreno |Ben Pumphrey

Can a purely commercial interest justify processing personal data under the GDPR's legitimate interest legal basis? The CJEU says yes - but only if businesses follow strict conditions. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) recently confirmed in a key decision of 4 October 2024 that legitimate interests, as set out in Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, can include commercial interests - as long as they are lawful and meet specific safeguards.