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Hong Kong's New Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse Ordinance: What Organizations Need To Know

Hong Kong has introduced a major new child-protection law with the commencement of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650), which came into force on 20 January 2026.

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Cohabitation In Hong Kong: A Brief Comparison Of Comparing The Legal Landscape Of Married And Unmarried Couples In 2025

Cohabitation is on the rise in Hong Kong, as more couples choose to live together before, or instead of, getting married. Yet despite these changing social norms, the law in Hong Kong continues to draw sharp distinctions...

Hong Kong Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

Understanding Child Relocation In Hong Kong: 8 Key Takeaways From The Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide

Relocation disputes are among the most challenging issues families face following separation or divorce. The Hong Kong chapter of the Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide...

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

How Can A Beneficiary Be Discouraged From Contesting My Will

Gifts in wills can stir up strong emotions, especially if someone feels they have been treated unfairly by the person who made the will.

Hong Kong Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

Divorcing In Later Life: Key Considerations For Separation (Video)

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

"A Parent Is A Parent": Defining Modern Families In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Third Parties - The Hidden Players In Divorce

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Frail Mind, Flawed Will?

Hong Kong Family

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ONC Lawyers

Tanner De Witt Partners Secured Return Of Child In Complex Cross-Border Abduction Case Across Hague And Non-Hague Signatories

Worldwide Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

Where Does Our Property Stand?

Hong Kong Family

DV

Des Voeux Chambers

Hong Kong's Evolving LGBTQ+ Rights Landscape: Progress Through The Courts

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

A New Era For LGBTQ+ Rights: Thailand Enforces Same-Sex Marriage Registration

Worldwide Family

WL

Withers LLP

Empowering Families In Hong Kong: Building Thriving Relationships

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

The New Advance Decision On Life-Sustaining Treatment Ordinance In Hong Kong - A Step Towards Dignity In One's Final Moments

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

HKIAC Publishes Significant Report On Arbitrator Hourly Rates

Hong Kong Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How NewJeans Nearly Turned The K-pop Industry Upside Down

Hong Kong Media & IT

HS

Haldanes

The Proposed Implementation Of CARF And CRS 2.0 In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Finance

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KPMG

First Of Its Kind – Successful Registration Of PRC Judgment In Hong Kong Under The Mainland Judgments In Civil And Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645)

Hong Kong Litigation

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Withers LLP

KPMG Global CEO Outlook - The Private Company Perspective

Hong Kong Commercial

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KPMG

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Family Law

Hong Kong's New Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse Ordinance: What Organizations Need To Know

Hong Kong has introduced a major new child-protection law with the commencement of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650), which came into force on 20 January 2026.

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Cohabitation In Hong Kong: A Brief Comparison Of Comparing The Legal Landscape Of Married And Unmarried Couples In 2025

Cohabitation is on the rise in Hong Kong, as more couples choose to live together before, or instead of, getting married. Yet despite these changing social norms, the law in Hong Kong continues to draw sharp distinctions...

Hong Kong Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

Understanding Child Relocation In Hong Kong: 8 Key Takeaways From The Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide

Relocation disputes are among the most challenging issues families face following separation or divorce. The Hong Kong chapter of the Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide...

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Divorcing In Later Life: Key Considerations For Separation (Video)

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

"A Parent Is A Parent": Defining Modern Families In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Third Parties - The Hidden Players In Divorce

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Tanner De Witt Partners Secured Return Of Child In Complex Cross-Border Abduction Case Across Hague And Non-Hague Signatories

Worldwide Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

Where Does Our Property Stand?

Hong Kong Family

DV

Des Voeux Chambers

Hong Kong's Evolving LGBTQ+ Rights Landscape: Progress Through The Courts

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

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Divorce

Hong Kong's New Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse Ordinance: What Organizations Need To Know

Hong Kong has introduced a major new child-protection law with the commencement of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650), which came into force on 20 January 2026.

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Understanding Child Relocation In Hong Kong: 8 Key Takeaways From The Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide

Relocation disputes are among the most challenging issues families face following separation or divorce. The Hong Kong chapter of the Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide...

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Divorcing In Later Life: Key Considerations For Separation (Video)

More couples are choosing to divorce later in life. In this video, we discuss the unique considerations for separation after a long marriage; from dividing long-held assets and pensions to ensuring financial security in retirement.

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

"A Parent Is A Parent": Defining Modern Families In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Third Parties - The Hidden Players In Divorce

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Tanner De Witt Partners Secured Return Of Child In Complex Cross-Border Abduction Case Across Hague And Non-Hague Signatories

Worldwide Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

Silver Splitters: The Rise Of Silver Divorce

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Paws For Thought: Pet-Nups

Hong Kong Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

The Risk Of Dealing With Your Assets Prior To Divorce In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Cohabitation In Hong Kong: A Brief Comparison Of Comparing The Legal Landscape Of Married And Unmarried Couples In 2025

Cohabitation is on the rise in Hong Kong, as more couples choose to live together before, or instead of, getting married. Yet despite these changing social norms, the law in Hong Kong continues to draw sharp distinctions...

Hong Kong Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

How Can A Beneficiary Be Discouraged From Contesting My Will

Gifts in wills can stir up strong emotions, especially if someone feels they have been treated unfairly by the person who made the will.

Hong Kong Family

TD

Tanner De Witt

Frail Mind, Flawed Will?

In the recent case of Cheung Ting Kau, Vincent v Koo Siu Ying and another [2025] HKCFI 1401, the Court of First Instance determined that the latest will of the late Mr Lim Por Yen (林百欣), founder of the Lai Sun Group (麗新集團), ...

Hong Kong Family

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ONC Lawyers

Hong Kong's Evolving LGBTQ+ Rights Landscape: Progress Through The Courts

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

The New Advance Decision On Life-Sustaining Treatment Ordinance In Hong Kong - A Step Towards Dignity In One's Final Moments

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Silver Splitters: The Rise Of Silver Divorce

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Enduring Power Of Attorney As An Integral Tool For Asset Protection And Care Assurance – Legal Insights

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Living Wills In Hong Kong: Empowering Individuals Through Enduring Power Of Attorney And Advance Directives

Hong Kong Family

WL

Withers LLP

Introducing Calvin Chow, Litigation Partner In Hong Kong (Podcast)

Hong Kong Insolvency

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Harneys

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Latest Videos

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Maintenance Under Hindu Law: Know Your Legal Rights (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions

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Roam Migration Law

It Depends – What happens if you don't have a Power of Attorney?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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