Competition Law in Hong Kong (2nd Edition)

Competition Law in Hong Kong 2^nd Edition is an essential guide for corporate executives, legal practitioners, and compliance officers navigating the increasingly complex competition landscape in Hong Kong and beyond.

Since the enactment of Hong Kong’s competition law a decade ago, enforcement has intensified, and the consequences of non-compliance are no longer just financial—they are personal. A landmark settlement has resulted in a HK$150 million fine. At the same time, a recent case saw an individual sentenced to two months in prison for obstructing an investigation by the Hong Kong Competition Commission. Even businesses and persons facilitating the exchange of commercially sensitive information have been caught proving that all companies - large or small - and persons need to be concerned.

However, competition law does not stop at Hong Kong’s borders. Merger filings, cross-border cartel enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory collaboration mean international businesses must stay ahead of evolving compliance risks. In some jurisdictions, penalties far exceed those in Hong Kong, making a robust compliance strategy critical.

The Hong Kong Competition Commission is now working with local authorities and international regulators, conducting dawn raids, seizing personal devices, and escalating enforcement efforts, including examining individuals.

The Competition Law in Hong Kong 2nd Edition is a comprehensive and insightful book addresses these evolving issues, providing valuable guidance on navigating the complexities of competition law in Hong Kong and beyond.

The latest 2^nd edition delivers the up-to-date changes in Hong Kong Competition Law landscape and their implications since the last edition. Highlighted the latest developments in the Commission’s enforcement actions and also underlined the need for business operators to comply with the Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619).

The Competition Law in Hong Kong 2^nd Edition is a comprehensive and insightful book addresses these evolving issues, providing valuable guidance on navigating the complexities of competition law in Hong Kong and beyond.

The book support readers to develop a system to train the company’s directors, senior management, and front-end staff, as your front-end staff could often be the weakest link. In their role to get business done, they may not be aware of the implications of competition law.

Readers will learn from reading this book that with the commonality of competition law principles, including under the conduct rules, competition law breaches in Hong Kong could result in investigations in other jurisdictions where the undertaking carries on business. Also, competition regulators collaborate in many jurisdictions to seek assistance and investigate anti-competitive behaviours from which they might originate in Hong Kong. Further, there is the potential for follow-on actions in Hong Kong and direct court actions in other jurisdictions where an undertaking contravenes competition law.