Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law Handbook, 28th Edition

Author

Stefan HC Lo

ISBN: 9789888933174

Published: August 2026

Format: Paperback (2 volumes)

Language: English

Publisher: LexisNexis Hong Kong

Description

The Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law Handbook, 28th Edition deals 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, together with section-by-section annotations, and examines relevant case law and significant judicial decisions. The annotations also provide definitions of words and phrases, discussion of practical aspects and contentious issues with reference to each section, and cross-jurisdictional references to other authoritative materials.

As this series has been cited with authority in over one hundred court cases in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal, this Handbook is an invaluable source of information for practitioners, legal advisers, company secretaries, students, and anyone interested in the laws governing companies in Hong Kong.

Key Features

• Full annotated text of the Companies Ordinance (Cap 622) as currently in force
• Section-by-section commentary examining relevant case law and significant judicial decisions
• Definitions of key words and phrases, plus discussion of practical aspects and contentious issues for each section
• Cross-jurisdictional references to other authoritative materials
• Cited with authority in over 100 court cases across Hong Kong's Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Court of Final Appeal

Coverage

The Companies Ordinance (Cap 622) in full, with annotations; case law and judicial interpretation of company law provisions; practical and contentious issues arising under each section; cross-jurisdictional references for comparative use.

About the Author

Stefan HC Lo is Principal Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong. He was appointed to the Civil Division of the Department of Justice in 2009 to advise on the Companies Ordinance Rewrite, and was previously Assistant Professor at the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong, where he taught company and commercial law. He has researched and published widely in corporate and securities law across textbooks, treatises, and local and international journals.

Why buy this book?

The standing reference for Hong Kong company law, cited with authority in over 100 court decisions across all three levels of the Hong Kong judiciary. For practitioners advising on Hong Kong-incorporated entities, or libraries building cross-border Asia-Pacific company law collections, this handbook is the current, authoritative annotated edition of the Companies Ordinance.

Keywords

Hong Kong company law, Companies Ordinance Cap 622, corporate law Hong Kong, company secretarial practice, Hong Kong corporate governance, annotated legislation, cross-border company law Asia-Pacific

Target Audience

Legal practitioners, legal advisers, company secretaries, corporate governance professionals, law students, and academic and law firm libraries with an Asia-Pacific practice

Genre

Company Law, Commercial Law, International Law

Q&A

Where can I buy the Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law Handbook, 28th Edition?
You can order this title directly from CLNZ Books at clnzbooks.com, with worldwide shipping via trusted international courier and payment by card or PayPal.

What does this Handbook actually cover?
The full annotated text of the Companies Ordinance (Cap 622), with section-by-section commentary, case law analysis, and cross-jurisdictional references.

Who is this handbook for?
Legal practitioners, legal advisers, company secretaries, corporate governance professionals, and students working with Hong Kong-incorporated entities.

Is this edition still authoritative in court?
Yes — the series has been cited with authority in over 100 court cases across the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Court of Final Appeal.

Is there a companion volume for the older Companies Ordinance provisions?
Yes — the Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law (Winding-Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Handbook is a complementary text covering the remaining Parts from the former Companies Ordinance (Cap 32) that have not been repealed.

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