概要

This eSeminar is a recorded session of the “From Panic to Preparedness: Managing Dawn Raids in Hong Kong" webinar held on 15 May 2025.

During this session, Mr Dominic Wai, Partner at ONC Lawyers discusses how to handle dawn raids by government authorities, and the legal basis for them. Key topics include the rights and obligations of companies, common mistakes and best practices for preparedness, as well as effective response strategies through recent trends and case sharing.

宗旨

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the legal basis for dawn raids conducted by government authorities in Hong Kong.
• Describe what typically happens during a dawn raid and the procedures authorities may follow.
• Identify the rights and obligations of companies and individuals when facing a dawn raid.
• Recognise common mistakes organisations make during dawn raids and understand how to avoid them.
• Outline best practices to strengthen organisational preparedness for potential dawn raids.
• Highlight recent trends and case examples to apply effective response strategies in real‑world situations.

內容

• Legal basis for dawn raids in Hong Kong
• What to expect during a dawn raid
• Rights and obligations of companies/individuals
• Common mistakes during dawn raids
• Best practices for preparedness
• Recent trends and case sharing

對象

Senior management, including directors, responsible officers, managers-in-charge, as well as legal and compliance staff, licensed individuals, reception and security staff, IT teams, and other personnel interested in this topic.