Haldanes Contributes Hong Kong Chapter to The Legal 500 Artificial Intelligence Guide
Anthony Leung, Intellectual Property Partner at Haldanes, has authored the Hong Kong chapter of the latest Artificial Intelligence Comparative Guide published by The Legal 500. This country-specific Q&A provides a practical overview of the laws and regulations currently applicable to artificial intelligence in Hong Kong, offering clarity for both local businesses and international entities operating in the region.
About the Hong Kong chapter
Anthony’s 20-question contribution comes at a time when artificial intelligence continues to reshape business operations and the legal landscape in Hong Kong and the world. The analysis examines the legal definition of AI (or the absence of one), the current position on a regional AI strategy, the application of existing laws and voluntary guidelines in the absence of AI-specific legislation, requirements around transparency, explainability and human oversight, liability for AI-related harm, cybersecurity obligations, and the insurability of AI risks.
The chapter also addresses key intellectual property issues — including whether AI can be named as an inventor in patent applications and the copyright status of AI-generated works — as well as privacy and data protection considerations, the regulation of data scraping, the use of AI in the workplace, adoption trends across business sectors, and the practical implications for lawyers and in-house counsel. Looking ahead, it identifies the main challenges and opportunities for the legal profession and the most significant developments expected in the next 12 months and more.
About Anthony’s practice
A World Trade Review 1000 and Copyright Guide 1000 Recommended Individual for Trademark Prosecution and Strategy, and a Mondaq Autumn 2025 Thought Leader Award (IP; Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment) winner, Anthony is a specialist in intellectual property and commercial law. He has written extensively on the legal challenges posed by emerging technologies such as AI and NFTs. His expertise in drafting personal data policies and advising on employment-related privacy issues ensures that clients remain compliant in an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny. Beyond data protection, Anthony has a background in Media, Entertainment & Sports law, and manages complex IP portfolios and commercialisation agreements, securing the digital and physical assets of clients across the media and technology sectors.
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