Hong Kong Company Law Update

The New Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) came into effect in March 2014 and brought some alteration to the previous legal framework. The changes reflect a desire to clarify the law and improve corporate governance. But what exactly are the key changes you should be aware of? How does it affect you and your business? How are the courts interpreting it a year down the road? This course will provide an overview of the major changes and practical implications to company law in Hong Kong in the years following the Companies Ordinance Rewrite.

Detailed Information

Highlights of the course include:

  • Overview of the new Companies Ordinance (Cap 622)
    • Directors Duties
    • Share capital
    • Schemes of Arrangement
    • Share Redemptions and buy-backs
    • Corporate Constitution
    • General Meetings
    • Directors’ Reports
    • Companies Registry
    • Responsible persons
    • Other key provisions
  • Subsidiary legislation
  • Updates on the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap 32)

 

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