Industry Insights
Hong Kong Lawyers Can Expect Saving 11 Hours Weekly with Asia’s First Launch of Lexis+ AI in July 2025
Lexis+ AI delivers secure generative AI tools that fuel efficiency, effectiveness, and reliable results for the modern Hong Kong lawyer HONG KONG, March 6, 2025 – LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced that Hong Kong would be the first in Asia to launch Lexis+ AI TM , a generative AI solution designed to transform legal work, in July 2025...
Mitigating ESG Risk Checklist
Produced in partnership with Louise Barber, Jason Blakey, Peter Crossley, Hannah Kendrick, Matthew Kirk, Caroline Noblet, Clifford Sims, Jonathan Chibafa, and Anita Lloyd of Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP. This checklist pertains to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations that have become crucial for businesses, driven by regulatory requirements, stakeholder demands, and the recognition that ESG factors...
LexisNexis Celebrates Successful 5th In-House Legal and Compliance Conference
Hong Kong, December 2, 2024 –LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of information and analytics, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its 5th In-House Legal and Compliance Conference held on November 26, 2024, in Hong Kong. The event, themed "Elevating Legal Perspectives: Integrating Market Insights and Generative AI," brought together about 150 attendees, including senior in-house legal...
Virtual General Meetings: Use of Technology
This Practice Note for general reference produced in partnership with Sun Lawyers LLP provides an overview of the relevant provisions in the Companies Ordinance and Model Articles that allow companies to hold fully virtual, hybrid, or physical general meetings. It explains key concepts like "virtual meeting technology" and the requirements for specifying the meeting venue and technology in the notice. In it, readers...
Preparing Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS) & Privacy Policy Statement (PPS)
This complimentary download provides a comprehensive overview of the key differences between PICS and PPS under Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. The article explains when and how a PICS should be provided to data subjects, highlighting recommended good practices from the Privacy Commissioner. It also covers recommended content to include in a PPS to ensure compliance with data protection principles. Gain...
Artificial Intelligence Glossary for Hong Kong Legal Professionals
Generative AI is driving a wave of technological progress across many industries, and it has the potential to transform the practice of law. This AI glossary has been designed to help legal professionals navigate common AI terms with confidence. It provides straightforward explanations of key concepts - including large language models, machine learning, and natural language processing - and relates those concepts to...
Hong Kong Financial Regulation of Crypto-Assets
This comprehensive article navigates the complex landscape of virtual assets and their regulation in Hong Kong. It delves into the nuances of virtual assets, distinguishing them from cryptocurrencies and blockchain-enabled products. It provides a detailed overview of Hong Kong's regulatory framework evolution, from the 2018 sandbox phase to the 2019 opt-in phase, and the mandatory licensing phase. Gain valuable insights...
LexisNexis Law Guide 2024
LexisNexis ® Dispute Resolution and Foreign Investment Law Guide 2024 (English/Bilingual) The annual complimentary guide to understanding dispute resolution and foreign investment law practices around the world with an Asia-Pacific focus. Jurisdiction: Dispute Resolution: India, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam Foreign Investment Law: Japan, Vietnam One Belt One Road : Vietnam LexisNexis...
Smaller law firms are leading the way in meeting clients' needs
While many larger firms are only now switching to more flexible billing models, small firms have embraced this model for a while, so can it be argued that the smaller law firms and solo practitioner communities are more flexible? Download the whitepaper - Smaller law firms are leading the way in meeting clients' needs to find out how smaller law firms are leveraging different billing models to meet client demands and...
The LexisNexis Gross Legal Product (GLP) Index 2024
Growth is still on the cards for 2024 – but is the legal sector bouncing back or burning out? Geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds have left the professional services industry battered and bruised. Yet those offering legal services have escaped the last 18 months relatively unscathed. LexisNexis looks at the key components driving growth across the legal sector, and the risks that have the potential to bring...
In-house Employment Law Updates [2023 July]
In-house Employment Law Updates July’s in-house senior counsel session of 2023 took us on a whistle-stop tour of the significant commercial and employment law developments since April 2023. Radius Law’s Iain Larkins and Sandra Martins gave us a summary of cases, new laws and guidance, along with their impact on business and tips for in-house teams. Download LexisNexis' latest whitepaper - In-house Employment...
Latest Legal Update on Blockchain, Tokenization, and Web3 | Paving the Way for Blockchain-Enabled Economies
By Joshua Chu, Solicitor, Group Chief Risk Officer at Coinllectibles , Marvion & XBE, Senior Consultant at Prosynergy Consulting Limited; and Julian So, Solicitor, Group Chief Executive Officer at XBE, Consultant at Prosynergy Consulting Limited In 1878, Sir William Preece, Chief Engineer of the British Post Office once boldly proclaimed that: “ This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered...
How to Trace Crypto in Crypto-Crime & Crypto-Disputes | Overview of Techniques and Tools for Investigating and Prosecuting Cryptocurrency Crimes in Hong Kong and Beyond
By Mr. Joshua Chu, Group Chief Risk Officer at Coinllectibles Marvion and XBE, Senior Consultant & Arbitration Counsel at Prosynergy Tracing crypto transactions can be complex and challenging due to the decentralized and anonymous nature of the transactions. Proper education and training are crucial for investigators and legal professionals who need to navigate this complex landscape. Unfortunately, many lawyers...
Beyond Billable Hours: Concise Guide to Billing Strategies for Law Firms
For decades, law firms have used the billable hour model. These days, clients demand greater cost certainty and transparency, all of which can be achieved through alternative pricing structures. Ultimately, clients want efficiency and value for money. How can law firms leverage various billing models to meet client demands and drive business growth? Download the whitepaper - Beyond Billable Hours: Concise Guide to Billing...
In-house Commercial Law Updates (UK) - July 2023
In-house Commercial Law Updates (UK) - July 2023 Our recent in-house senior counsel session took us on a whistle-stop tour of the big commercial law developments in the second quarter of 2023. Radius Law’s Iain Larkins and Sandra Martins ran us through everything that has happened in the last three months that an in-house lawyer needs to know. Download the latest whitepaper - In-house Commercial Law Updates...