Webinar on the China Civil Code - 15 September 2020

The China Developments Sub-Committee ( joint committee of the STEP Hong Kong branch and the HK Trustees' Association) are pleased to co-host a webinar on the China Civil Code.

The promulgation of the "Civil Code" has great significance in China's legislative process. It was revised on the basis of the original "Marriage Law", "Adoption Law" and "Inheritance Law" into "Marriage and Family Part" and "Inheritance Part". The promulgation of the "Civil Code" will have a profound impact on the wealth inheritance of high-net-worth individuals in China. 

Ting Zhang, who is director of International Legal Services of Docvit Law Firm, will talk about he changes in the new code as compared with the previous laws and regulations, especially in the aspects of marriage and succession,  and its impact on private wealth development.  She will also discuss how the Civil Code will affect the future development of trust law.