News
Dr. Edmond Fong was invited to attend the “2024 Chinese New Year Cocktail Reception”
Hong Kong Financial Services Definition held the “2024 Chinese New Year Cocktail Reception “at the Hong Kong Financial City Hall on the afternoon of February 20, 2024. The event invited Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po to serve as the officiating guest and deliver a speech. People from all walks of […]
Japanese major universities delegates & Online Game owner visit
In early December, we are thrilled to have a team of Japanese delegates from major universities together with the CEO from the world’s leading game restoration and distribution company visiting FONGS to discuss and explore collaboration opportunities with us, and other professionals, investment bankers and investors.
Mid-Autumn Party 29 Sep 2023
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, our partners, lawyers, managers of various departments, and employees gathered to enjoy delicious and sumptuous meals. Through this gathering, colleagues communicate about work and life, promoting deeper connections and cooperation.
DR. Edmond Fong was invited to attend the reception of “The 3rd Anniversary of Hong Kong Coalition”
The Hong Kong Coalition held the 3rd anniversary celebration of “Starting a New Journey, Hong Kong Restart” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 3 2023. People from all walks of life were present, including Leung Chun-Ying (the Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference […]
SV International Design Limited Managing Partner visited FONGS office in MAY 2023
Mr. Niccolò Santi (Managing Partner of SV International Design Limited) visited FONGS office to further discuss the business collaboration and development SV International Design is a multidisciplinary company synonymous with design integrity and bespoke elegance of exceptional quality. Their brand encompasses four distinct yet complementary divisions: Hotel Projects, Interior Styling, […]
ZLF Law Office legal team visited FONGS head office
From Left: Mr. Zhou Jian Dun(Legal Officer), Dr. Edmond Fong (FONGS Founder and Managing Partner), Mr Tam Kin Yip, Patrick (Barrister-at-Law),Ms Chen Yi(Director of ZLF), Ms Winnie Lo (FONGS Partner) On February 21, 2023, ZLF Law Office legal team visited FONGS head office to discuss the collaborations of cross-border litigation, […]
Nov 22 Meeting with YOOV team (Leading HK IT solution provider)
(From left) York Liang (YOOV COO), Dr. Edmond Fong (FONGS Founder and Managing Partner),Phil Wong (YOOV Co-founder & CEO), Kyle Cheung (YOOV Finance Manager) YOOV team visited FONGS to further discuss the business collaboration and development on 22Nov 2022.YOOV is a fast-growing technology company, there are over 200 talents in […]
Meeting with Chairman of International Asset Planner Association and CEO of VC News (Malaysia)
(From left) Mr. Ben Chen (VC News Event Director), Dr. Edmond Fong (FONGS Founder and Managing Partner), Ms. Veronica Tang (CEO of ‘VC News’), Mr. Davey Li (Chairman of International Asset Planner Association, IAPA ) CEO of ‘VC News’ (Malaysia leading Media Group) and Chairman of IAPA visited FONGS to […]
Dr Edmond Fong and Bruce Tsang were invited to be the speakers in Trends and Prospects for Chinese Companies Issuing GDR in Switzerland Webinar
On September 16, 2022, Swiss Chinese Law Association (SCLA) hosted a webinar on Issuing GDR in Switzerland. Dr Edmond Fong and Bruce Tsang presented in an area which focused on ‘Policies of Hong Kong Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange’ (GDR). Please refer to the following links for more information: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/PLLF9J4HV41IwhwxM_Lh6A […]
Publications & Articles
Quick Overview of Stamp Duty Changes in Hong Kong (2023/2024)
Introduction Hong Kong has recently introduced significant alterations to its stamp duty regulations, aimed at reshaping property transactions and encouraging a more favorable environment for both buyers and sellers. The amendments, effective from October 25, 2023, come with several noteworthy modifications: Lower the rate Ad Valorem Stamp Duty (AVD) AVD, […]
Introducing ChatGPT in Legal Industry
Background In November 2022, a new artificial intelligence (“AI”) chatbot called ChatGPT was launched and aroused extensive attention worldwide. ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that can interact conversationally with users by offering detailed responses to any of users’ inquiries. Once user poses a question, ChatGPT will generate the answers detailly […]
Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)
What is SPAC? A Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) is a company with no operations and business whatsoever (i.e. blank check company), and is set up in order to acquire and transition a private company into a public one. The practice before was to raise capital through an initial public offering […]
Bio-tech Listings on HKEX (18A)
1. Introduction In light of the prevalence of biotechnology in such an era o innovation and technology, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (“the Exchange”) published Chapter 18A of the Main Board Listing Rules (“Chapter 18A”) on 24 April 2018. The introduction of Chapter 18A aims to assist pre-revenue Biotech companies […]
Immigration
Hong Kong has long established itself as an international financial centre and favourable destination for both tourists and businesses. To enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong in the global market, the Immigration Department has a series of policies to attract talent and capital into the region. These immigration schemes are […]
Brief on Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (Cap. 637)
Background The new Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (the “New Ordinance”) came into force on 31 August 2020. The New Ordinance renewed the local statutory regulations over private equity and venture capital accounts. The private equity sector was previously governed by the Limited Partnership Ordinance, enacted in 1912, which was often […]
Heartfelt gratitude to learned Professor Michael Jackson
It was an unforgettable and a touching moment that I met my learned Prof. Michael Jackson at the 198th Congregation ceremony at the University of Hong Kong. He interviewed and admitted me to the Faculty of Law, HKU over 30 years ago, when I was still a teenager. He is […]
“I’M SORRY…” CAN THE APOLOGY ORDINANCE HELP?
Hong Kong will be the first jurisdiction in the Asia Pacific Region to enact a legislation dealing with apology and its implications, being the Apology Ordinance (Cap 631)(the “Ordinance”). The Apology Bill was passed in July this year and has taken effect on 1 December 2017. The object of the […]
Rules on Merger and Acquisition of PRC Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors
The Provisions on Merger and Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors (2009 Amendments) (the “M&A Rules”), which took effect on June 22, 2009, sets forth the general regulatory framework for foreign investors’ mergers and acquisitions of PRC domestic enterprises, in order to promote investments in China by foreign […]
Milestones
Collaboration with Law Firm Joowon of the Republic of Korea
It is our great pleasure to announce that we have recently entered into association agreement with Law Firm Joowon, a law firm based in Seoul, South Korea. Law Firm Joowon was established in 2009 by Mr. Lee Kun Kae, one of the most experienced and respected lawyers in South Korea. […]
A New Horizon- collaboration with SPENCER WEST LLP, an International Firm
I am pleased to share this exciting & encouraging news to you all – we entered into a formal association with SPENCER WEST LLP, a UK based International Law Firm, with effect from 8 December 2021. SPENCER WEST LLP was founded by senior lawyers and is currently with altogether around […]
New Head Office
In order to provide a decent, spacious and more comfortable environment for our clients and stakeholders, our Head Office has recently been moved to Unit 01-02, 33/F Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong. Welcome to visit us in our new office and we look forward seeing […]
Mr. Li Xi Visited Zlf Law Office
Mr. Li Xi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and the current Communist Party Secretary of Guangdong province, visited ZLP Law Office to learn about the development of the Innovalley Hq, as well as the daily operation of the ZLF Law Office. (Left) Dr. Edmond […]
HK Liaison Office Director Wang Zhimin and the Delegates Visit ZLF to Inspect and Guide Its Work
Mr. Wang Zhimin, Director of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR (HK Liaison Office) and delegates, visited ZLF Law Office to inspect and guide its work.
Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spring gathering
(From Left )Vannice Ma, Trainee Solicitor, Ivan Lee, Consultant, Dr. Edmond Fong, Founder and Managing Partner of FONGS, Mr Zhao Jiankai, Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicole Cai, Registered Foreign Lawyer (PRC), Kenza Bensaid, Registered Foreign Lawyer (France), Zhou Lulu, General Director Department of Treaty and Law […]
Ms Liu Yandong, Former Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China visited ZLF LAW FIRM.
On 28th of December, 2018 Ms Liu Yandong, Former Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China visited ZLF Law Firm. She had a cordial conversation and took picture with the lawyers of ZLF Law Firm Ms Liu Yandong, Former Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China (Center) […]
FONGS Prize Presentation at HKU, International Law 2017-18 and Law Faculty Opening Ceremony
Dr. Edmond Fong participated in the activity of Law Faculty Opening Ceremony on 31st August, 2018 to present the “FONGS Prize in international Law” for the best performance student in the course.
Summit on Anticipating the Economic Development of China and Hong Kong on the “Golden Ten Years” successfully completed
The Founder and the Managing Partner of FONGS Lawyers, Dr. Edmond Fong attended the Summit on Anticipating the Economic Development of China and Hong Kong on the “Golden Ten Years” held by the China Elites Association (“the Association”) as a senior partner. The Summit was held at the ballroom of […]