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December 2025
On 29 Nov 2025, all partners of our firm went to Shenzhen for a brainstorming meeting and retreat. The trip was fruitful with a packed itinerary in that we visited Tesla Giga Museum in the morning to learn the latest Tesla AI technology and take...
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November 2025
We are pleased to announce that Gallant is granted the Asialaw Regional Award 2025 in the category of Client Choice Awards, including –
(1) Hong Kong SAR Firm of the Year;
(2) Hong Kong SAR Lawyer of the Year (Mr. Frederich Li, Partner of...
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November 2025
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. Philip Wong, and Head of Real Estate Department, Ms. Annie Wong, are recognized as “The Visionaries” (睿見領袖) in The A-List lawyer (法律精英) 2025-26 edition by China Business...
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November 2025
We are delighted to announce that Gallant is recommended and ranked as a Leading Independent Hong Kong Law Firm and in the practice areas of Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property by the Legal 500 in its Asia Pacific 2026 edition.
The Legal...
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November 2025
On 18 November 2025, the Practice Management Committee of The Law Society of Hong Kong organised a seminar titled “Legal AI: Ethics, Opportunities & Risks”, where over 60 lawyers gained insights from legal and technology experts through a panel...
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November 2025
Whether a presumption of undue influence would essentially exist between the typical “husband and wife” scenario was examined in the judgment of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft also known as Deutsche Bank AG acting through its Singapore Branch...
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November 2025
Mr Andrew Wong, partner of our Real Estate Department, attended the Awards Presentation Ceremony of the Law Faculty of The University of Hong Kong and, on behalf of our firm, presented the Gallant Prize in Introduction to PRC Law for 2024-2025 to...
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October 2025
We are pleased to announce that in Asialaw 2025, our firm is Highly Recommended in the practice areas of Banking & Finance and Intellectual Property, Recommended in the practice areas of Corporate & M&A, Construction, Dispute Resolution and Labour &...
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October 2025
We are pleased to announce that Gallant is granted the Regional Award 2025 by China Business Law Journal as one of the Best Overall Law Firms in Hong Kong.
The Award is based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focused corporate counsel...
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October 2025
Featured Guide from Meritas
A business guide about “Investment into Asia: A Guide to Foreign Investment, Business Establishment, and Alternative Dispute Resolution” has been published by Meritas.
Please click this LINK for more...
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September 2025
Meritas, a premier global alliance of independent law firms with more than 180 members worldwide, reinforces its collaborative network through annual regional meetings. This September, the Meritas 2025 Asia Regional Meeting was successfully convened...
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September 2025
Our congratulations to the trainee solicitors of our firm, Beatrice Poon, Candy Lam and Hazy Zhao, who after two years’ hard work and intensive training are finally admitted and enrolled as solicitors of Hong Kong SAR on 20 September 2025. They...
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September 2025
Gallant is ranked and recommended by IFLR1000 (2025), an international reputable legal directory, as a recommended firm in Banking and also as a notable firm in M&A and Private Equity Funds. Our Managing Partner, Mr Philip Wong is recognized as a...
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September 2025
Section 9(1) of the Employment Ordinance stipulates that an employer may terminate a contract of employment without notice or payment in lieu if an employee, in relation to his employment (i) willfully disobeys a lawful and reasonable order (ii)...
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August 2025
We are pleased to announce that Gallant has been awarded the China Business Law Awards 2025 by China Business Law Journal in the areas of “IP (Copyright)” and “M&A (Outbound)”.
The awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from...
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July 2025
We are pleased to announce that Gallant is shortlisted as one of the finalists for the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2025 – Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year. In addition, Mr. Philip Wong, our Managing Partner, is also shortlisted as one of the finalists...
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July 2025
Our firm’s Community Service Team on 26 July 2025 hosted a community service event at the Cho Kwai Chee Energetic Youth Club in collaboration with Po Leung Kuk for a group of young people in Hong Kong.
Throughout the event, our Community Service...
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July 2025
Featured Article from Meritas
An article about “Rebooting the Junior Associate Role in the Age of Digital Transformation” has been published by Meritas. Please click this LINK for more information.
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July 2025
Ms Annie Wong, Head of our Real Estate Department, was awarded M.H. (Medal of Honour) on 1 July 2025 in recognition of her contributions to a number of Government boards and committees, particularly in promoting the development of the property...
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June 2025
We are pleased to announce that Gallant is ranked in the ALB IP Rankings 2025.
The rankings mark Asia's best law firms for Patent, Copyright and Trademark work.
We are most grateful for the long term support by all our staff and clients. For more...
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June 2025
Featured Legal Guide from Meritas
A legal guide about Africa: A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion has been published by Meritas. Please click this LINK for more information.
About Meritas
Meritas is one of the largest...
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June 2025
Gallant has been awarded recertification in Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent business law firms. Gallant joined Meritas in 2005 and, as a condition of its membership, is required to successfully complete recertification every...
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May 2025
At Gallant, we value good friendships both in and out of the office. On 18 May 2025, six of our colleagues, consisting of both seniors and juniors, were joined by family and friends on a fun and memorable ski trip to the Mission Hills Ecological...
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May 2025
We are pleased to announce that Gallant is recognized as Notable Firm in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025 Edition in the categories of (1) Commercial and Transactions – Domestic Firms and (2) Intellectual Property and (3) Insolvency –...
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April 2025
Our Managing Partner Mr. Philip Wong attended the 2025 Meritas Annual Meeting in Mexico City from 9th to 11th April 2025 and was invited to speak to Meritas lawyers (together with fellow panelists from the US, mainland China, India and Malaysia) on...
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April 2025
After participating in the 6th Guantao Law Firm “Junma Cup” 30km Relay Race last year, our firm once again took part in Guantao’s 7th “Junma Cup” 25km Relay Race on 19 April 2025. This year’s event not only upheld the Junma Cup’s...
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April 2025
Mr. Andrew Wong, our partner in Real Estate Department, attended the Inauguration Ceremony and Dinner of Po Leung Kuk’s Board of Directors. Our firm is the legal advisor of Po Leung Kuk and has been providing legal support to Po Leung Kuk for...
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April 2025
The long-awaited Advance Decision on Life-Sustaining Treatment Ordinance (“the Ordinance”) was passed and gazetted on 24 November 2024. Under the Ordinance, the Advance Medical Directive (“AMD”) is now formally governed by statue, so the...
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April 2025
Featured Article from Meritas
An article about copyright infringement by Generative AI tools has been published by Meritas. Please click this LINK for more information.
About Meritas
Meritas is one of the largest associations of independent law...
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March 2025
The Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) held an inauguration ceremony for its latest Panel of Arbitrators at the Shenzhen Qianhai International Conference Center on 22 March, 2025. The event featured keynote speeches and...
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March 2025
Gallant, as the sole member firm of Meritas in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal rankings company and definitive guide to leading professional services providers in key markets worldwide, has...
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March 2025
The current land registration system in Hong Kong, governed by the Land Registration Ordinance (Cap.128) (“LRO”) since 1844, is one of the few remaining deeds registration systems globally. While it determines the priority of registered...
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February 2025
February 20, 2025 is the first day of Meritas Board Meeting in Hong Kong. It is our honour and privilege to host the Board Meeting in Hong Kong, coupled with the Firm Management Forum. Our firm is the sole Meritas member firm in Hong Kong since...
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February 2025
Jonathan Polin, Partner of Howard Kennedy LLP, London and Head of International, came to Hong Kong and visited our Firm on 19 February 2025 and delivered a seminar on “Recent Issues impacting M&A transactions in England” prior to the opening of...
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February 2025
Featured Article from Meritas
An article about business development for law firms has been published by Meritas. Please click this LINK for more information.
About Meritas
Meritas is one of the largest associations of independent law firms in the...
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January 2025
Riding on the success of the Open-Ended Fund Company and Limited Partnership Fund re-domiciliation regime since November 2021 and in keeping with international trends, the Hong Kong Government is set to introduce a company re-domiciliation regime...
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January 2025
Featured Article from Meritas
An article about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in Europe 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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December 2024
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. Philip Wong, and Head of Real Estate Department, Ms. Annie Wong, are included in “The Visionaries” (睿見領袖) category of the 2024 edition of The A-List lawyer (法律精英) by China...
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December 2024
Mr Philip Wong, Managing Partner of our firm, Ms Annie Wong, Head of Real Estate Department and Ms Angela Lau, Partner of Commercial Department, have been awarded pro bono individual awards under the Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Programme...
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December 2024
Being a long-time supporter for community service, Gallant's Community Service Team, in collaboration with Wofoo Social Enterprises and building on the success of last year's event, hosted grassroots families for a visit to our firm again on 2...
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