A second feature contribution—now published:
Ahmed Ashfaq, “Hong Kong’s Enforcement‑Led Insolvency Policy post‑Shandong Chenming and Evergrande”, Corporate Rescue and Insolvency (CRI) | LexisNexis UK / Butterworths, June 2026, pp. 85–87.
Description:
Feature article analysing Hong Kong insolvency jurisprudence, focusing on Shandong Chenming and Evergrande. The article examines how judicial clarification of the “benefit” requirement and stricter control of restructuring adjournments have shaped an enforcement-led, creditor-centric insolvency framework. It argues that Hong Kong achieves modern insolvency outcomes through disciplined judicial application of existing principles, rather than statutory reform
Following an earlier feature article in April:
Ahmed Ashfaq, “Hong Kong’s Insolvency Two‑Step: Enforcing Forum Bargains and Enabling Cross‑Border Rescue”, Corporate Rescue and Insolvency (CRI) | LexisNexis UK / Butterworths, Vol. 19, No. 2, 1 April 2026
Description:
Feature article: Technical analysis of the judicial enforcement of forum selection clauses within the HKSAR’s framework for international debt restructuring and cross-border assistance.
Documented by LexisNexis as thought leadership on insolvency risk and complex regulatory enforcement.
Biog Box:
“Ahmed Ashfaq is a Hong Kong-admitted solicitor and a member of the Law Society of Hong Kong, commanding a sophisticated, cross-disciplinary practice that spans criminal,civil, commercial and complex corporate insolvency, cross-border restructuring, asset recovery. An exceptionally prolific legal scholar, Ahmed contributes cutting-edge thought leadership to the global legal canon on insolvency risk, financial crime, AI accountability, Web3 frameworksand sanctions compliance.
Ahmed’s analysis has featured in Hong Kong Lawyer, LexisNexis UK’s Corporate Rescue and Insolvency (CRI), Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law (JIBFL) and Sweet & Maxwell’s Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation (J.I.B.L.R.). Ahmed also drives continuous industry dialogue via his Legal Insights Bulletin on LinkedIn,alongside a steady commitment to community and pro bono legal service in Hong Kong.”
Thanks to all the editorial team and peer reviewers of CRI.
Book A Consultation:
