European Parliament and Council Directive 2022/2381/EU on improving the gender balance among directors of listed companies and related measures (Women on Boards Directive) Major amendments to the Companies Act 2006 and other legislation including the Limited Partnerships Act 1907, the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, and Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – made by the Economic Crime and Transparency [Act 2023] – probably the most important piece of companies legislation since the 2006 Act itself. Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law Handbook – 25th Editionaims to deal with the intricacies of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622)in an easily accessible form. This Handbook reproduces the text of the Ordinance as currently in force along with section by section annotations and examines the significant judicial decisions and rules of the court. The annotations also provide definitions of words and phrases, discussions on practical aspects and contentious issues with reference to each section, and other authoritative materials including cross-jurisdictional references. Readers may wish to refer to the Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law (Winding-Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Handbook, which is a complementary text containing the remaining Parts from the "old Companies Ordinance" (Cap 32) that have not been repealed.

Apart from outlining general principles and practice, this is the first book on the subject that provides specific treatments for different kinds of companies, such as private companies, listed companies, family companies, and non-Hong Kong companies. The authors have outlined the procedural and legal considerations for various types of actions, including derivative actions, unfair prejudice petitions, and just and equitable winding up. Interlocutory applications in shareholder disputes and the most recent local decisions are discussed in detail, and extensive references are also made to illustrative cases from other common law jurisdictions, like the UK and Singapore. Major amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 made by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 – again – the most important piece of FS legislation in more than two decades. The Register of Overseas Entities (Disclosure and Dispositions) Regulations 2023; the Register of Overseas Entities (Definition of Foreign Limited Partner, Protection and Rectification) Regulations 2023; and the Register of Overseas Entities (Penalties and Northern Ireland Dispositions) Regulations 2023 (all made under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022). This Handbook, also known as ‘the blue book’, is the authoritative text for company legislation. With its combination of statutes, statutory instruments, Retained European legislation, and original European legislation, this title is considered the essential reference work for corporate lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, tax advisers, regulators and students. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations.A fully updated edition of the must-have Blue Book. With its combination of statutes, statutory instruments and Retained European Legislation, this title is considered the essential reference work for corporate lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, tax advisers, regulators and students. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations, providing full assurance that you are advising clientsaccurately. With its combination of statutes, statutory instruments and retained European legislation, this title is considered the essential reference work for corporate lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, tax advisers, regulators and students. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations, providing full assurance that you are advising clients accurately. This annual Handbook is the authoritative text for company legislation. With its combination of statutes, statutory instruments, Retained European legislation, and original European legislation, this title is considered the essential reference work for corporate lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, tax advisers, regulators and students. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations. Fully updated to include all amendments in relation to the UK's exit from the EU - including relevant savings and transitional provisions

Major amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 made by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 - again - the most important piece of FS legislation in more than two decades. A fully updated edition of the must-have Butterworths Company Law Handbook. With its combination of statutes, statutory instruments and Retained European Legislation, this title is considered the essential reference work for corporate lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, tax advisers, regulators and students. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations, providing full assurance that you are advising clients accurately. A fully updated edition of the must-have Blue Book. With its combination of statutes, statutory instruments and relevant European legislation, this title is considered the essential reference work for corporate lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, tax advisers, regulators and students. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations, providing full assurance that you are advising clients accurately.New Regulations relating to insolvency including the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Suspension of Liability for Wrongful Trading and Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020; the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Change of Expiry Date) Regulations 2021; and the Administration (Restrictions on Disposal etc to Connected Persons) Regulations 2021

Major amendments to the Companies Act 2006 and other legislation including the Limited Partnerships Act 1907, the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, and Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 - made by the Economic Crime and Transparency [Act 2023] - probably the most important piece of companies legislation since the 2006 Act itself.