More than six months have passed since the full implementation of the Hong Kong Competition Ordinance on 14 December 2015. We highlight the most significant developments over the past six months.
On 19 November 2015, the Hong Kong Competition Commission published its long-awaited Enforcement Policy. The same day, the Commission released its Leniency Policy for Undertakings Engaged in Cartel Conduct.
The Hong Kong government announced on August 6, 2015 its intention to bring Hong Kong’s new cross-sector competition regime into force on 14 December 2015 [1]. Although many businesses in Hong Kong are already reviewing their activities to ensure compliance with the new law, this announcement is a final reminder to…
On 9 October 2014 the Hong Kong Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines required under the Hong Kong Competition Ordinance. The publication of the Draft Guidelines brings Hong Kong a significant step closer to the full implementation of the Ordinance. The Guidelines at a glance The Draft Guidelines outline how the…