Dorsey Partner Simon Chan, head of the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in Hong Kong, was quoted in an article on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s revamped Corporate Governance Code, which took effect July 1, 2025.
Simon highlighted key reforms, including mandatory training for first-time directors, caps on the number of board seats held by independent directors, and new rules on gender diversity. He encouraged issuers to view the changes as an opportunity: “It is a glass half full moment for all issuers, regardless of their size.”
Simon noted the reforms will refresh boards, strengthen governance, and help Hong Kong remain competitive in global capital markets.
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