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Our Employment and Pensions Associate Stephanie Yip discussed a case that confirms an employer’s right to terminate an employee without cause under the Employment Ordinance so long as it gives adequate notice or makes payment in lieu of notice, and this entitlement cannot be watered down by any implied term of trust and confidence. Watch the video now to learn more about the case, and see how you could protect your company against possible claims of wrongful or unreasonable dismissal! #DeaconsEmployment #EmployeeTermination #LabourandEmployment

10 of our colleagues recorded the voice-over for the audiobook “Quackie’s Privacy Crisis”. This is the third in the ABCs of Law audiobook series, and will be available in Cantonese and in English. This engaging audiobook aims to help children understand the legal system in Hong Kong by making complex legal concepts accessible and relatable through storytelling. In this episode, we hope to build a sense of responsibility and awareness in children regarding the importance of protecting their data privacy. We’re thrilled to empower the next generation with essential legal knowledge. Stay tuned for the audiobook release, and let’s continue fostering a brighter future through education! #DeaconsCares #DeaconsCSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #ABCsOfLaw #QuackiesPrivacyCrisis #DataPrivacy

On 16 October, IP Partner, Catherine H. Zheng, and Counsel, Eliza Siew, were invited to deliver a seminar to Christie's Education for their “Art Asset Management and Law” programme in celebration of the opening of Christie’s new Asia headquarters at The Henderson. The multi-module programme navigates the global art world by introducing cross-disciplinary perspectives for the audience to better understanding the art industry, as well as the professional and legal approaches to manage artistic creations and art collections across Mainland China and Hong Kong. Titled “The Risk of IP: Infringement and Defences”, the seminar was well participated by various art creators, collectors, and art industry professionals from different sectors. During the seminar, Catherine and Eliza shared insights on how art creators and curators can protect their IP rights across the borders and what are the main considerations for commercialisation of their artworks and the underlying IPRs. They also highlighted what would constitutes IP infringement and the applicable defences when infringement arises. Deacons IP Department has hands-on experience advising on copyright ownership and title clearance for valuable artworks, handling art transactions, copyright infringement, as well as IPR enforcement and litigation. Get in touch if you would like to speak to us about your art-related matters. https://lnkd.in/gr55ewwE #Deacons #DeaconsIP #IntellectualProperty #IP #ArtLaw #Copyright

Deacons IP Team has been recognised as the Hong Kong Patent Firm of the Year by the #IAM and #WTR Global IP Awards 2024. A big thank you to our clients for their trust and support. Congratulations to our IP team for the hard work and dedication. Get in touch if you would like to speak to us about your IP needs: https://lnkd.in/gtMYADNP

On 20 October 2024, Jeremy Lam, Partner and Head of Financial Services Practice at Deacons, also a Director of the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), spoke in a panel discussion titled “Blueprints for Success: Strategies to Develop International Financial Centres” at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Financial Street Forum. Jeremy focused on four key areas that are fundamental in maintaining Hong Kong’s status as an international financial and wealth management centre: - Hong Kong’s regulatory environment; - Hong Kong’s regulation of the securities and asset management industry; - Hong Kong connectively with Mainland China; and - Hong Kong’s legal system and the rule of law. Jeremy commented that each of these areas serves to underpin both local and international investor confidence, as well as to ensure international standards, best practices, and transparency in regulatory and judicial processes. Learn more about our Financial Services practice here: https://lnkd.in/gqKmBm7v #Deacons #DeaconsFinancialServices #InvestmentFunds #Assetmanagement #Regulatory #FSDC 

The Deacons’ In-house Corporate Counsel Forum 2024 successfully took place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on Thursday, 17 October 2024. Our annual marquee event since 2012, the Forum has consistently served as a platform for bringing together brilliant minds, industry experts, and thought leaders to explore innovative ideas, address challenges, and uncover opportunities that will shape the future of the legal industry. Attended by over 450 in-house counsel and senior management, Deacons partners and guest speakers discussed a range of hot-button topics such as artificial intelligence, private wealth, INEDs regulatory developments, workplace investigations, competition law, payment technologies, litigation updates, and globalisation of Chinese companies. The day-long event not only provided an opportunity to establish new connections but also fostered old ones during coffee breaks and lunch sessions. We would like to thank all our esteemed guest speakers for taking time out to address the participants and share their insights with us. We are grateful to all attendees who made this year's Forum a success. #Deacons #DeaconsInHouseCorporateCounselForum #AI #PrivateWealth #INED #Workplace #CompetitionLaw #PaymentTechnology #Litigation #Globalisation

Our Employment and Pensions Partner Elsie Chan recently participated in a webinar titled “Employee Monitoring in Europe and Asia Pacific: Legal Standards and Privacy Considerations”, organised by the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) on 16 October. Elsie was joined by Wong Kian Jun, Partner at Shearn Delamore & Co. and Helena Tapp Barroso, Partner at Morais Leitão, with moderation by Ailie Murray, Partner at Travers Smith. Together, they explored the legal frameworks and best practices related to employee monitoring and surveillance in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. The webinar offered valuable insights into the challenges of balancing workplace monitoring with privacy rights, equipping attendees with the knowledge to navigate these important legal considerations effectively. Click here for the on-demand webinar: https://lnkd.in/g4fX29af   #DeaconsEmployment #ELA #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceChallenges

Join us at Deacons Campus Recruitment Talks on 23 October at HKU and 31 October at CUHK. We are excited to introduce Deacons to you, share why we are a standout choice for aspiring solicitors, and explore some CV and interview essentials. You will get a feel for the kind of firm we are, the qualities we look for and the content of the programme we have designed for you. We can't wait to meet you and explore future opportunities together. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ekxG2he4 #Deacons #graduaterecruitment #recruitmenttalk #internship #trainingcontract #younglegaltalent #legalcareer

On 27 September, Annie Tsoi, our IP Partner and Partner-in-charge of Deacons’ CSR initiative, Deacons Cares, was invited by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) 香港社會服務聯會 (社聯) to deliver a tailored seminar for HKCSS Impact Incubator 創匯點. Impact Incubator is a one-stop supporting platform, operated by HKCSS, which supports social innovation implementers in devising creative solutions to address various social issues in Hong Kong. During the seminar, Annie delved into the essentials of various IP rights including trade marks, patents, designs, copyright and trade secrets. She emphasised the significance of seeking IP protection and at the same time gave practical tips on how to avoid infringing others’ prior IP rights. This interactive session aimed at empowering the attendees to enhance the value of their IP assets when driving substantiable impact on our society. #DeaconsIP #IntellectualProperty #CSR #CorporateResponisbility #SocialImpact #CommunityEngagement

Mr. John Lee, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR delivered his 2024 Policy Address today. Our Employment and Pensions team has compiled a summary of the employment-related initiatives. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gaaiYbHH   Learn more about our Employment and Pensions practice: https://lnkd.in/gHFxfVEh #DeaconsEmployment #PolicyAddress2024 #EmploymentVisa #TalentList #eMPF #EmployeeProtection