eSeminar - CPT Bearing

From Panic to Preparedness: Managing Dawn Raids in Hong Kong

Overview

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.

Objective

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.

Content Highlight

  • 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

Who Should Attend

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.

Instructor / Speaker

Dominic WAI

Before joining the legal profession, Dominic has worked in the banking sector and as well as in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Dominic’s practice focuses on advising clients on matters relating to anti-corruption, white-collar crime, law enforcement, regulatory and compliance matters in Hong Kong, including advice on anti-money laundering. He also handles cases involving corporate litigation, shareholders’ disputes and insolvency matters, defamation cases, domestic and international arbitration cases, cybersecurity, data security and privacy law issues, competition law matters, e-Discovery and forensic investigation issues as well as property litigation.

Administrative Details

Code
TEEEC26009201
Venue
ePlatform
Relevant Subject
Type 1 - Dealing in securities
Type 2 - Dealing in futures contracts
Type 3 - Leveraged foreign exchange trading
Type 4 - Advising on securities
Type 5 - Advising on futures contracts
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Language
English
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00
Fees
All (Member & Non-Member): HK$230
Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong (HKCSA): HK$320
Non-Member: HK$460
Staff of Corporate Member: HK$230
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