Hong Kong: Corporate Governance

The Cayman Islands Court continues to refine the boundaries between Restructuring Officer appointments and light-touch Joint Provisional Liquidations, with recent decisions clarifying when each regime is appropriate for distressed companies. As cross-border recognition concerns and governance complexities shape these choices, practitioners must navigate an evolving landscape where the right restructuring tool depends on management capability, creditor engagement, and the need for investigative powers.

Yes. Under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), every Hong Kong company – whether private or public – is required to appoint a company secretary.

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