Angus Young and Grace Li on Technological Disruption as an Agent of Change in Legal Education? Surprises, Disappointments and Experimentations in Australia and Hong Kong (The Law Teacher)

"Technological disruption as an agent of change in legal education? Surprises, disappointments and experimentations in Australia and Hong Kong"
Grace Li and Angus Young
The Law Teacher
Published online: January 2026

Abstract: This article explores how law schools in Australia and Hong Kong address digital disruption, particularly legaltech, and whether curricula equip graduates to manage structural and business-model shifts in legal services. Using a systematic survey of course handbooks identified through keyword searches and coded by inclusion and exclusion criteria, the study maps documented legaltech education. Course descriptions were cross-checked with faculty webpages where possible, though reliance on published handbooks is noted as a limitation. Findings reveal that while legaltech offerings are growing, they remain uneven and fragmented. This gap supports the central argument: law schools must move beyond isolated technology modules to fostering adaptability and change management skills. Practical barriers—such as high software costs and limited staff expertise—further constrain reform despite pedagogical intent. By situating these challenges within broader debates on hybrid legal roles and regulatory disruption, the article underscores the need for legal education to evolve beyond technical knowledge toward preparing graduates for dynamic professional models.

When Privacy Is Threatened (Angus Young Profiled in HKU Bulletin)

"When Privacy Is Threatened"
Angus Young
HKU Bulletin
Published in November 2025

Breaches of privacy in the digital age can open the door to cybercrimes. Dr Angus Young of the Faculty of Law considers the legal implications.

The prospect of having one’s personal information taken and used without consent has become an ever more urgent problem. Prior to the proliferation of computers, and later digital networks, such information could only be accessed in physical form. Now, with an internet connection and some savvy software, almost anyone can obtain personal, identifying details about someone from anywhere in the world.

“The harm of having little to no privacy is that one loses one’s individuality, on the one hand. But on the other hand, it actually makes cybercrimes, such as scams and fraud, much easier,” said Dr Angus Young, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, who teaches postgraduate students about privacy and the law.

Modern technology enables criminals to scrape personal information, such as photos or videos, from social media and other sources and use them to create deep fakes. In early 2024, for instance, a finance worker in a multinational firm in Hong Kong was tricked into believing they were on a video conference call with a senior member of the firm; the worker transferred HK$200 million to the fraudster.

“Thousands of people are losing money over scams all over the world. We are not talking about uneducated or particularly vulnerable people – professionals are affected, too. A lot of this starts with the loss of privacy,” Dr Young said.

Way behind

Unfortunately, laws to protect privacy are uneven across the world...

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Angus Young and Eurus Yiu on China Evergrande: Liquidation of a Chinese Company Listed in Hong Kong (International Corporate Rescue)

"China Evergrande: Liquidation of a Chinese Company Listed in Hong Kong"
Angus Young and Eurus Yiu
International Corporate Rescue (Vol 21 (2024) - Issue 5)

Synopsis: A legal action to wind up China Evergrande was triggered in Hong Kong where it is listed. This created several legal challenges because it tests the enforcement of Hong Kong court order in China. Furthermore, Hong Kong being an international financial hub, it has wider implications for the territory's reputation. This article will briefly probe into the legal actions that triggered the liquidation of the company, discuss the impact it is has on other stakeholders, the enforceability of Hong Kong's court order in China, and consider what future reforms is needed to improve creditors protection.

New Book by Angus Young & Kai-Uwe Seidenfuss: A Concise Guide to Corporate Compliance Management (2nd Edition)

"A Concise Guide to Corporate Compliance Management (2nd Edition)"
Dr Angus Young & Dr Kai-Uwe Seidenfuss
Wolters Kluwer (HK) (formerly CCH)
Published in March 2023
228 pp.

Book Description: Compliance is more than operating within the boundaries of the law and regulations. It epitomizes the norms and the integrity of an organization, and it contributes to good business results. Rather than just knowing and following the respective requirements, compliance management covers a wide range of areas.

      Moreover, effective compliance does require professionals who understand regulatory obligations, who listen to the business, including but not limited to skilful educators, counsellors, governance professionals, accountants, and facilitators.

     While the first edition outlined the key concepts of compliance and looked at the area from serval perspectives, this second edition also covers new topics including: New ISO standards on compliance management systems; Practitioners’ perspectives and selective discussions on regulators in financial services sector; and Discussions on the Three Line Model as well as leadership and impacts of the use of technology in compliance.

       The updated edition is meant to be practical and structured to support the reader, with insights for those already in the profession and for those thinking of entering the field.