Haldanes delivers a public lecture on AI laws at HKU
In April, our Partner, Anthony Leung, delivered a public lecture hosted by the Law Association, Hong Kong University Students’ Union, exploring one of the most pressing questions of our time: As AI reshapes our world, is personal privacy still protected?
The public lecture on AI laws
Over 90 minutes, Anthony walked attendees through:
- Real-world AI risks — deepfakes, identity theft, fraud, and data mining
- Gaps in Hong Kong’s legal framework
- How the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance applies to AI systems
- Comparisons with the EU AI Act and GDPR
- Practical self-protection tips in the age of generative AI
About Anthony’s practice
A World Trade Review 1000 Recommended Individual for 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 with experience in emerging topics such as AI, Web3, and digital assets. He has supported clients in drafting joint venture and shareholders’ agreements, company articles of association, and advising on asset sales and corporate restructuring. His expertise includes securing trademark and design registrations across Hong Kong, China, and other jurisdictions, as well as guiding clients through IP commercialisation and related litigation. Additionally, he has a background in media and entertainment law, assisting with music licensing, event sponsorship, artwork commissions, and merchandise production.
Anthony frequently speaks at conferences and is active in the media space. His recent speaking engagements include presenting for the Hong Kong jurisdiction at the March 2026 Global Advertising Lawyers’ Association webinar titled “The Games We’re Playing Now: Global Legal Developments in Sweepstakes, Social Gaming & Prediction Markets”, and sharing his insights on online gambling regulation in the Asia Business Law Journal.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at HKU, and to the organising team for their support behind the scenes.
Further reading
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- Haldanes Claims Top Three Spots in 2025 Mondaq Thought Leadership Awards
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