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Company Law in Hong Kong: Practice and Procedure 2020

Company Law in Hong Kong: Practice and Procedure 2020

Author: Dr. Stefan Lo; Alice Leung; Dr. Will Shen; Prof. Dennis Hie; Jenkin Suen; Justin Ho; Alexsander Wong
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626615119
Published In: December 2019
Format: Paperback + eBook , 910 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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Company Law in Hong Kong: Practice and Procedure, 2020 examines the comprehensive case law and legal precedents decided in accordance with the Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) since its enactment 4 years ago.

Annual Update – updates of the most recent cases and application of the Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) now more than four years after its enactment

• The progress of the four main objectives of this Ordinance remains the point of focus:

(i) Enhancing corporate governance;

(ii) Ensuring better regulations;

(iii) Facilitating business in Hong Kong; and

(iv) Modernising the law, fours years after its full and complete enactment.

Incorporates amendments introduced by the Companies (Amendment) (No 2) Ordinance 2018:

(i) Reporting exemption – expanding the scope for simplified reporting

(ii) Updating relevant accounting-related provisions

(iii) Streamlining and clarifying provisions to facilitate compliance

(iv) Display of company names for non-Hong Kong companies

(v) Alignment of penalty provisions relating to financial statements and reports
Chapter 1 – Constitution of a Company

Chapter 2 – Capital

Chapter 3 – Shares and Transfer of Shares

Chapter 4 – Membership

Chapter 5 – Meetings and Resolutions

Chapter 6 – Duties of Directors and Officers under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance

Chapter 7 – Fiduciary Obligations of Directors

Chapter 8 – Enforcement of Duties and Members’ Remedies

Chapter 9 – Protection of Outsiders

Chapter 10 – Investor Protection in Capital Markets

Chapter 11 – Dividends and Profits

Chapter 12 – Debentures and Loan Capital

Chapter 13 – Company Law in China
- Dr. Stefan Lo - Dept of Justice
- Ted Tyler
- Alice Leung - Partner, Antony Siu & Solicitors
- Dr. Will Shen - Dean, Shandong University Law School
- Prof. Dennis Hie - Faculty of Law, Chinese University
- Jenkin Suen - Des Voeux Chambers
- Justin Ho - Temple Chambers
- Alexsander Wong - Sir Oswald Cheung SC’s Chambers