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Jose-Antonio Maurellet

Jose-Antonio Maurellet
The latest news and top stories on Jose-Antonio Maurellet, a Senior Counsel. Known for his expertise in commercial law, particularly company and insolvency matters, he has a background in high-profile shareholder disputes and financial services litigation. He was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2000 and appointed Senior Counsel in 2016. His work includes serving as a Deputy High Court Judge and Recorder of the Court of First Instance. He is also an accredited mediator and arbitrator, and has contributed to significant legal publications.
Scaffold nets that failed fire-retardant tests were found at the scene of the fatal Tai Po blaze. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong think tank backs call to make bid‑rigging a crime after fatal fire

Bid-rigging is currently classified as ‘serious anticompetitive conduct’ under Competition Ordinance and punishable only by fines.

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Hong Kong society

Jose-Antonio Maurellet set to return as Hong Kong Bar Association chairman

Hong Kong courts

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong Bar Association backs making bid-rigging a crime after deadly fire

Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet also says association will propose that key construction safety guidelines become legally binding.

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Hong Kong Bar Association chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet (fourth from left), with the delegation in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.

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Hong Kong politics

Bar Association is first Hong Kong delegation to visit Beijing after fire, poll

15-member delegation expected to hold meetings with Basic Law Committee, Ministry of Justice and Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.

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Accidents and personal safety

Experts at odds over independent inquiry into deadly Hong Kong blaze

Independent probe may yield faster results but has no legal power to compel and protect witnesses unlike commission of inquiry, they say.

Firefighters search for survivors in Wang Fuk Court’s Wang Cheong House on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Law

Legal Tales | Having common law lawyers from here, elsewhere is in Hong Kong’s best interest

Having overseas lawyers here is not a historical hangover, but allows the courts to get the best expertise under ‘one country, two systems’.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong has room to grow into a global hub for arbitration

More Hong Kong lawyers in the London Court of International Arbitration’s database would complement the city’s dispute resolution efforts.

Hong Kong society

Any law on storm-chasing must balance freedom, safety: Hong Kong Bar Association

Jose-Antonio Marellet says in TV interview that need for such a law requires public consensus and mens rea, or criminal intent, must be defined.

A resident snaps photos of powerful waves crashing into the Siu Sai Wan waterfront as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the city on September 23. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | UK open to Hong Kong lawyers registering as arbitrators: Bar Association chief

Hong Kong can beat London to become the world’s preferred seat for arbitration some day, Jose-Antonio Maurellet says.

Bar Association chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet is visiting London for the ceremonial opening of the legal year. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Legal Tales | Keeping Hong Kong corruption-free for 51 years – the ICAC

Apart from the establishment of the anti-corruption agency and certain laws, a change in culture has been a key factor in keeping the city clean.

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Hong Kong politics

Rule of law vital to Hong Kong’s ingrained resistance to bribery: minister

Justice minister Paul Lam says anti-corruption part of ‘genetic make-up’ of Hong Kong people, as senior judge slams foreign sanction bids.

Law

Editorial | Hong Kong legal bodies right to speak up on issues of significant import

As the city strives to become an international legal centre, the informed perspective of organisations like the Bar Association can be helpful.

The Hong Kong Bar Association resumed its ice-breaking trips to Beijing in 2023 after a five-year pause. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong must be ‘careful’ before barring lawyers from meeting clients in jail

Bar Association chief Jose-Antonio Maurellet says some members of professional body have concerns over recently revised prison rules.

The changes to prison rules took effect in mid-July after authorities gazetted the amendment proposals. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong courts

Exclusive | Hong Kong needs ‘targeted law’ to tackle AI deepfake porn: Bar Association chief

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says existing laws are not tailored to punish those who obtain images of others without consent to create deepfakes.

Law

Legal Tales | How a trip to Paris showed that in Hong Kong, nothing is impossible

Recent Department of Justice seminar in the French capital underscored the country’s strong connections with Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Recognising same-sex partnerships is vital for inclusive, diverse Hong Kong

Passing of bill to recognise same-sex partnerships will be conducive to rule of law and city’s image both at home and abroad.

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The government has proposed a system to recognise same-sex partnerships, but couples will first need to have the relationship registered outside the city. Photo: AFP
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