by Michael Titus | Oct 5, 2026 | Articles, Blog, COMMERCIAL LAW, Family Law
In a Hong Kong divorce, a privately held company’s shares and future can become central financial issues. Hong Kong’s courts granted 18,938 divorce decrees in 2024. For spouses who also own or run a company together, divorce raises additional questions. A Hong Kong...
by Michael Titus | Jul 7, 2026 | COMMERCIAL LAW
Quick answer: SAFE or convertible note? For a very early, pre-seed or seed Hong Kong startup that wants a fast, low-cost raise and no debt on the balance sheet, a SAFE is usually the cleaner choice. For a startup with some traction, or an investor who wants the...
by Michael Titus | Jun 26, 2026 | COMMERCIAL LAW
What’s the difference between a subsidiary, branch and representative office in Hong Kong? A subsidiary is a separate Hong Kong company that limits the parent’s liability and can trade freely. A branch is the same foreign company operating in Hong Kong —...
by Michael Titus | Jun 26, 2026 | COMMERCIAL LAW
How do I choose a corporate lawyer in Hong Kong for my SME? Choose a corporate lawyer who is a solicitor holding a current practising certificate from The Law Society of Hong Kong, has real experience with businesses your size and sector, communicates in plain...
by Michael Titus | Jun 11, 2026 | COMMERCIAL LAW
A statutory demand is the most underrated tool in Hong Kong commercial debt recovery. It may look like a simple piece of paper with a 21-day deadline. However, used properly against a debtor, it produces payment in full faster than almost any other mechanism. Used...
by Michael Titus | May 15, 2026 | COMMERCIAL LAW
A supplier ships you the wrong goods and refuses a refund. A former business partner walks off with the client list. A counterparty signs the contract, takes the money, and then breaks its promise. At some point in running a business in Hong Kong, you will have to ask...
