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Bankruptcy, Individual Voluntary Arrangement & Winding-up of Companies

What are the bankruptcy procedures? How can a person settle the debts by Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)? What are the consequences on relevant parties if a company is wound-up?

Enduring Powers of Attorney

EPA allows a person, while he/she is still mentally capable, to give his/her power of attorney to someone to take care of the financial matters in the event that he/she subsequently becomes mentally incapacitated.

Probate

When a person dies, there may be estate left under the deceased's name. No matter whether or not the deceased has made a Will, in Hong Kong, there are specific procedures to deal with the estate.

Taxation

This topic covers some general issues and general legal principles concerning taxation.

Insurance

Introducing different types of insurance.

Protection for Investors and Structured Products

The mechanism and nature of structured products (minibonds) are highly complex. What is the legal position of investors? How does monitoring authorities enhance protection for investors?