The Butterworths Hong Kong Compαny Lαw Hαndbook, now in its 18th Edition, is a detailed work of reference containing the Companies Ordinance (Cap 622). The Butterworths Hong Kong Compαny Lαw Hαndbook, now in its 18th Edition, is a detailed work of reference containing the Companies Ordinance (Cap 622). This handbook reproduces the text of the Ordinance as currently in force with section-by-section annotations, encompassing significant judicial decisions and rules of court, as well as history notes, definitions of words and phrases, discussions on practical aspects and contentious issues in reference to each section and other authoritative materials including cross-jurisdictional references. This series has been cited with authority in over one hundred court cases in the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal. This Handbook will be an invaluable source of information for practitioners, company secretaries, academics, students and anyone engaged in or interested in the laws governing companies in Hong Kong.