31 March, 2020
The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (the “NCV-Outbreak” and the “NCV” respectively) has caused disruption across greater China and the region. In connection with this, governments in the region and worldwide have imposed a series of containment measures, including lockdown of certain cities in the People’s Republic of China Mainland (“Mainland China”), extension of public holidays, closure of public services (e.g. courts), unprecedented “work from home” arrangements in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“Hong Kong SAR”), as well as international travel restrictions or quarantine measures imposed by Australia, Italy, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam (amongst others) on travellers to and from regions affected by the NCV-Outbreak.
To assist businesses and their legal teams in tackling the challenges presented by the NCV-Outbreak, we have prepared this guide, organised in accordance with practice areas, to highlight some of the main issues that businesses should be thinking about in light of the current environment, as well as some practical tips to be considered. The principles and requirements discussed in this guide refer to the law in Hong Kong SAR (unless expressly noted otherwise); however, many of the issues discussed will similarly apply to businesses operating in other jurisdictions.
Please refer to the contact details of the relevant experts for each practice area if you have any questions on the matters highlighted in this guide.
Please click here to download the guide (PDF 29 Pages).
For further information, please contact:
Samantha Cornelius, Linklaters
samantha.cornelius@linklaters.com