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OECD To Extend Automatic Exchange Of Information On Overseas Real Estate

The OECD announced in December that 26 countries and jurisdictions had agreed to implement a new international framework for the automatic exchange of information on overseas real estate, marking a significant expansion of automatic reporting beyond financial accounts and crypto assets to immovable property holdings.

Worldwide Real Estate

TS

The Sovereign Group

Construction: Innovation Unlocked

Engineering and construction firms are under massive pressure to deliver more for less. Has the time finally come for the sector to start innovating?

Hong Kong Real Estate

KP

KPMG

HK Security Of Payment Ordinance – New Rules Regarding Setting Aside And Enforcement Of Adjudication Determinations

On 11 July 2025, the Hong Kong Government gazetted the Construction Industry Security of Payment Rules ("Rules").

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Data Center Projects In Asia: Recent Trends, Key Risks, And Mitigation Strategies

As many involved in Asian infrastructure today will testify, Asia's digital transformation is fueling an unprecedented demand for data centers.

Worldwide Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Construction Industry Participants Beware: CISG And CISOP And Their Impact On Overseas Procurement

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

"Battle Of The Forms" In The Hong Kong Construction Industry

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Does "Back To Back" Mean "Pay When Paid" In Construction Contracts?

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Hong Kong Security Of Payment Ordinance Passed; Goes Into Operation On 28 August 2025

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Policy Address 2024 - Summary Of Initiatives That May Affect The Property And Real Estate Markets

Hong Kong Real Estate

WL

Withers LLP

Hong Kong Policy Address 2024 – Measures Affecting Rental Accommodation

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Hong Kong SAR Policy Address 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Revamping The Compulsory Sale Regime In Hong Kong - Land (Compulsory Sale For Redevelopment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Hong Kong's Extension Of Government Leases Bill Passed Into Law

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Cancellation Of "Spicy" Hong Kong Stamp Duty Measures

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

The Government's Proposals On Enhancing Intellectual Property Tax Deduction In Hong Kong

KP

KPMG

貨品買賣法律的現代化：英國與內地模式如何應對消費者的交貨風險

Hong Kong Consumer

HS

Haldanes

Hong Kong Budget Review And Outlook 2026-2027

KP

KPMG

Conversion Of A Cayman Umbrella Fund From An Exempted Company To A Segregated Portfolio Company

Hong Kong Commercial

C

Conyers

Registered Designs In Hong Kong – Reform On The Horizon?

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

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Construction & Planning

Construction: Innovation Unlocked

Engineering and construction firms are under massive pressure to deliver more for less. Has the time finally come for the sector to start innovating?

Hong Kong Real Estate

KP

KPMG

Hong Kong's Belt And Road Office Signs MoU With Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong's Belt and Road Office signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia on 29 August to enhance information exchange in infrastructure and construction, as well as to facilitate the entry of Hong Kong professional services into the Saudi market.

Worldwide Transport

TS

The Sovereign Group

HK Security Of Payment Ordinance – New Rules Regarding Setting Aside And Enforcement Of Adjudication Determinations

On 11 July 2025, the Hong Kong Government gazetted the Construction Industry Security of Payment Rules ("Rules").

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Tax Depreciation - Commercial Building Allowances And Industrial Building Allowances

TL

Timothy Loh LLP

Data Center Projects In Asia: Recent Trends, Key Risks, And Mitigation Strategies

Worldwide Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Construction Industry Participants Beware: CISG And CISOP And Their Impact On Overseas Procurement

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

"Battle Of The Forms" In The Hong Kong Construction Industry

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Does "Back To Back" Mean "Pay When Paid" In Construction Contracts?

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Legal Update: Anti-Suit Injunction Restraining A Defendant In A Hong Kong Court Action From Continuing Proceedings It Commenced In The People's Court Of Beijing

Hong Kong Litigation

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Tanner De Witt

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Real Estate

OECD To Extend Automatic Exchange Of Information On Overseas Real Estate

The OECD announced in December that 26 countries and jurisdictions had agreed to implement a new international framework for the automatic exchange of information on overseas real estate, marking a significant expansion of automatic reporting beyond financial accounts and crypto assets to immovable property holdings.

Worldwide Real Estate

TS

The Sovereign Group

Tax Deduction For Costs Of Reinstatement Of Leased Premises

Passed on December 18, 2024, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Leased Premises Reinstatement and Allowance for Buildings and Structures) Bill 2024 ("Lease Reinstatement Costs Bill") amends the Inland Revenue Ordinance ("IRO") to permit tenants of leased premises...

TL

Timothy Loh LLP

Tax Depreciation - Commercial Building Allowances And Industrial Building Allowances

The Inland Revenue Ordinance ("IRO") generally prohibits any deduction in respect of any expenditure of a capital nature for the purpose of computing assessable profits. As a result, the costs of acquiring land upon which a commercial or industrial building is erected is non-deductible.

TL

Timothy Loh LLP

What Is Dual Citizenship And How Can I Obtain It?

Worldwide Immigration

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Harvey Law Group

Hong Kong Security Of Payment Ordinance Passed; Goes Into Operation On 28 August 2025

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Policy Address 2024 - Summary Of Initiatives That May Affect The Property And Real Estate Markets

Hong Kong Real Estate

WL

Withers LLP

Hong Kong SAR Policy Address 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Revamping The Compulsory Sale Regime In Hong Kong - Land (Compulsory Sale For Redevelopment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Borderless Living: The Importance Of Global Mobility And Multiple Citizenships

Worldwide Immigration

HG

Harvey Law Group

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

Tax Deduction For Costs Of Reinstatement Of Leased Premises

Passed on December 18, 2024, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Leased Premises Reinstatement and Allowance for Buildings and Structures) Bill 2024 ("Lease Reinstatement Costs Bill") amends the Inland Revenue Ordinance ("IRO") to permit tenants of leased premises...

TL

Timothy Loh LLP

Tax Depreciation - Commercial Building Allowances And Industrial Building Allowances

The Inland Revenue Ordinance ("IRO") generally prohibits any deduction in respect of any expenditure of a capital nature for the purpose of computing assessable profits. As a result, the costs of acquiring land upon which a commercial or industrial building is erected is non-deductible.

TL

Timothy Loh LLP

Data Center Projects In Asia: Recent Trends, Key Risks, And Mitigation Strategies

As many involved in Asian infrastructure today will testify, Asia's digital transformation is fueling an unprecedented demand for data centers.

Worldwide Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Policy Address 2024 – Measures Affecting Rental Accommodation

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Hong Kong's Extension Of Government Leases Bill Passed Into Law

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Concealed Risks And Legal Exposures For Unauthorised Building Works And Illegal Structures

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Proposal To Streamline Land Lease Extensions In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

Clarification On Land Registrar's Right To Withhold Registration

Hong Kong Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

COVID-19 Related Circulars Or Guidance (Non-Exhaustive) Published By Financial Services Regulators Of Hong Kong (Last Updated: 26 June 2023)

Hong Kong Coronavirus

MB

Mayer Brown

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Cathro & Partners

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FTI Consulting

RERA 2016: Protecting Homebuyers & Regulating Real Estate (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Understanding Retail vs. Commercial Leases: Why Legal Guidance is Essential

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PCL Lawyers

Corrs High Vis: Episode 58 - Expanded UTC regime: implications for construction industry

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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