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Case Studies
Our case studies contain analysis and discussion points for users to better understand the legal provisions. They also provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption, fraud and malpractices.
Timmy, an estate agent, was commissioned by Mrs Chung, a landlord, to sell a residential unit. Under Timmy’s persuasion, Mrs Chung lowered the selling price. After the transaction was completed, Mrs Chung later found out that the buyer had immediately sold the unit.
An estate agent gave ‘a token of thanks’ to a manager of a listed company who was responsible for property redevelopment for leaking out confidential information.
An estate agent helped his cousin to buy some commercial units at a discounted price. In return, the cousin gave him a handsome amount of tea money.
Working in an estate agency, Ronald had recently completed a transaction and asked one of his clients to deposit the commission into the bank account of a consultancy firm which was set up by himself.
A listed company exclusively authorised an estate agency to sell a factory building unit by tender. The estate agency manager and his subordinate were both offered “lai see” for showing favour to one of the tenderers.