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Hong Kong Law Reports and Digest: Judgments Recently Reported

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The following cases are recently reported in the Hong Kong Law Reports and Digest – the only authorised law reporting service in Hong Kong endorsed by the Judiciary. Each reported case includes a headnote highlighting the key issues and decision in the case.

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How do share purchases and asset purchases differ?

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Are you new to M&A and trying to understand the differences between share purchases and asset purchases? Or do you work with junior lawyers or have clients who would benefit from an overview of how these transactions work?

Check out Practical Law Hong Kong for a practice note...

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