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Regulators around the world become more vocal regarding the potential risks associated with ICOS
On 4 September 2017, seven major regulators governing the finance and technology sectors in China (collectively, the Chinese Regulators), jointly …
Richard Norridge has been named as a leading lawyer in the Citywealth Leaders List
We are delighted to announce that Richard Norridge, our Head of Trust & Estates Disputes and Head of Private Wealth – Asia, has been named as a …
IFC Awards 2018 - shortlist now released
The IFC Awards 2018 has announced the finalists. We are thrilled to have been shortlisted in Law firm of the Year – Asia. There are many …
HKMA and PWMA in Hong Kong collaborate to develop a Treat Customers Fairly Charter for the PWM industry
On 8 June 2017, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced that it has been working together with the Private Wealth Management Association to …
OPEN LETTERS REVEAL DISPUTE OVER THE ESTATE OF THE FORMER SINGAPOREAN PRIME MINISTER
On 23 March 2015, Lee Kuan Yew (LKY), the former Prime Minister of Singapore (and father of the current Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong …
Herbert Smith Freehills awarded "Outstanding Contribution to Thought Leadership Award" at the WealthBriefing Asia Awards 2017
Herbert Smith Freehills was awarded Outstanding Contribution to Thought Leadership at the Fifth WealthBriefingAsia Awards on 1 June 2017. Showcasing …
Ilott v The Blue Cross and others – testamentary freedom and financial provision for family members around the common law world
On 25 April 2017 Richard Norridge, Joanna Caen and Gareth Keillor delivered a webinar on the state of the law relating to testamentary freedom and …
Herbert Smith Freehills shortlisted for the WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2017
Herbert Smith Freehills, Chambers Asia-Pacific Law Firm of the Year, has been shortlisted for the WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2017 in two categories: …
Widow removed as administratrix after persistent breaches in administering the estate
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Deceased's "husband" and daughter both unable to obtain letters of administration
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Hong Kong Court of Appeal affirms law on express, constructive and resulting trust
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal ("CA") in Ip Fung Kuen v Sam Kee Frozen Meat Co Ltd and others (CACV 107/2016) recently affirmed the well-established …
Government launches consultation on enhancing transparency of beneficial ownership of Hong Kong companies
The Government has launched a two month consultation exercise on proposals to enhance the transparency of beneficial ownership of Hong Kong incorporated …
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