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Fresh fears over Hong Kong legal autonomy
A high profile Hong Kong immigration hearing has sparked concern among the island's legal profession that China is infringing on its autonomy.
Hong Kong calls for battle against financial imperialism
The boss of Hong Kong's financial watchdog has called for the authorities to take a greater role in global regulatory dialogue to prevent the US and EU from imposing their rules on region.
Former Hong Kong judge pans nationality plea
Nationality should not be a factor in selecting members for Hong Kong's top court, a leading local former judge has said in an attempt to head off pressure from mainland China.
Former Hong Kong justice secretary in row over influence
Hong Kong's former justice secretary has accused the former British colony's legal profession representatives of double standards, following their attacks on her comments on judicial independence.
Slaughters ponders US law blitz in East Asia
English magic circle firm Slaughter and May is considering launching a US law offering in Hong Kong, media reports from London suggest today.
Hong Kong businessman in Google defamation claim
Albert Yeung Sau-shing is suing Californian search engine giant Google in Hong Kong's High Court, after search results for his name on the web site returned defamatory content.
Ex-Herbies alliance partner to open in Hong Kong
Benelux full-service law firm Stibbe - a former alliance partner of London-based global practice Herbert Smith - is to launch a Hong Kong office to assist Chinese clients with European investments.
Minister attempts to soothe Hong Kong justice fears
Hong Kong's top justice minister has attempted to reassure the residents of the former British colony that principles of open and fair trials are being upheld 15 years after the territory was handed back to the Chinese.
Boston firm prepares Hong Kong office launch
Boston-based law firm Ropes & Gray has bagged two partners for its Hong Kong office, reportedly in preparation for full-scale Hong Kong law practice launch.