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November 2021

THE FUTURE OF LAWYERING – THE MILLENNIAL PERSPECTIVE...

Featured Article from Meritas An article titled " The Future of Lawyering – The Millennial Perspective" has been published by Meritas. Please click this LINK for more information. About Meritas Meritas is one of the largest associations of...
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October 2021

Gallant Participated in Environmental Protection Activities Organized by WWF...

On 18 September 2021, Gallant’s partners, associates and trainee solicitors joined the wetlands protection campaign hosted by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) at the Mai Po Nature Reserve. The aim of our services is to remove a vast number of...
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October 2021

MERITAS YOUNG LAWYERS' VIDEO (ASIA) – EPISODE 3...

An interesting video on the beautiful traditional costumes worn by our fellow Meritas counterparts in Asia. Please enjoy episode #3 of a video series by @Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, a global legal network which we’re proud to be part of! Meritas...
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September 2021

Promoting the Hong Kong Open-ended Fund Companies (OFC)...

Introduction In 2018, the Hong Kong government officially introduced the Open-ended Fund Company (“OFC”) structure, which provides an alternative to the traditional offshore open-ended structures and the unit trust structure used in the Hong...
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September 2021

HKEX published Consultation Paper on SPACs...

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEX”) has published a Consultation Paper on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“Consultation Paper”) today to seek market feedback on the proposals to amend the Listing Rules to create a listing...
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September 2021

PRESENTATION OF THE GALLANT PRIZE IN INTRODUCTION TO PRC LAW FOR 2020-2021 AT THE LAW FACULTY...

Ms Emily Chick, partner of our Litigation Department, attended the Faculty Opening Ceremony of the Law Faculty of The University of Hong Kong on 31 August 2021 and, on behalf of our firm, presented the Gallant Prize in Introduction to PRC Law to Mr....
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August 2021

GALLANT RECOGNIZED BY IFLR1000 (2021)...

Gallant is delighted to be recognized and ranked by IFLR1000 (2021), an international reputable legal directory, as a notable firm in the practice area of M&A. Our Managing Partner, Mr. Philip Wong is also recognised as a highly regarded lawyer in...
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August 2021

FAR-REACHING IMPLICATIONS OF COURT OF APPEAL’S RULING ON VOLUNTARY ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN...

Background The Court of Appeal handed down its reason for judgment in Wong Suet Foon Shirly v Collector of Stamp Revenue CACV 66/2020 on 29 July 2021. In this case, as Madam Ming Sum Yee (“Deceased”) died intestate, her five surviving children...
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August 2021

GALLANT INTERVIEWED BY CAIXIN...

Our Managing Partner and Head of Commercial Department Mr Philip Wong and Corporate Finance Partner Mr Wilson Ko were interviewed by Caixin on the potential introduction in Hong Kong of a listing regime for special purpose acquisition companies...
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August 2021

MERITAS YOUNG LAWYERS' VIDEO (ASIA) – EPISODE 2...

We are excited to share Episode 2 of the Meritas Young Lawyers in Asia Series. The first video was launched on Linkedin in June 2021. Get to know the motivations behind these young lawyers. Learn why our lawyer Ms. Angela Lau chose a career path...