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Equitable Discretion in Mortgage Repossessions: The Court’s Approach to Vacant Possession Timelines
How Hong Kong courts balance a bank’s right to possession with a borrower’s genuine hardship. The recent decision in HSBC v Cham Wai Sing [2026] HKCFI 2937 shows when the court will extend the vacant possession deadline beyond the standard 28 days – including factors like age, matrimonial home, and genuine efforts to sell.

Charmaine YIM 嚴穎欣
Jun 44 min read


A Comprehensive Guide to the Rights and Implications for Unmarried Parents in Hong Kong
Unmarried in Hong Kong and expecting a child? The father’s name on the birth certificate does NOT grant parental rights. This guide breaks down custody, birth registration, child maintenance, and inheritance rights for unmarried parents — and explains how fathers can obtain legal authority over their child.

Charmaine YIM 嚴穎欣
Jun 17 min read


衝出地球的驕傲與地上的法律:恭賀香港首位女太空人黎家盈升空,淺談香港「太空法」冷知識
香港有專屬太空法? 《外層空間條例》冷知識揭密!神舟二十三號、港產女太空人黎家盈升空,法律冷知識系列帶你一探香港太空法律趣事。

Charmaine YIM 嚴穎欣
May 265 min read


跨境遺囑繼承丨遺囑自由的法律邊界:中國內地「必留份」與香港「事後救濟」制度之異同
内地必留份与香港事后救济制度对比,香港遗嘱法律差异,遗嘱自由的法律边界,跨境遗嘱继承,香港遗产继承律师,严颖欣律师事务所遗嘱科普

Charmaine YIM 嚴穎欣
May 215 min read
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