Stevenson, Wong & Co. attended the opening ceremony of CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2014

On 30 October 2014, SW partners Mr. Eric Lui, Ms. Cornelia Chu and Legal Executive Mr. Man Wong attended the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2014.

The event was sponsored by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited (“CCB (Asia”)) this year.  This 6th annual festival, running from 30 October until 2 November 2014, was held for the first time at the promenade of the former Kai Tak Airport, with the city’s fabulous neon-lit skyline and iconic Victoria Harbour serving as the backdrop.  The festival promised tantalizing products and elements to complement its usual offerings of fine wines, great cuisine and entertainment.

CCB Asia and its Private Banking Department invited us and their prestigious corporate and individual clients to join the festival, including our client Roma Group Limited (a company listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stock code: 8072).

Please contact our Eric Lui and Cornelia Chu for any enquiries or further information about this event.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. presented at AllBright Law Offices on arbitration and cross-border litigation

On 24 October 2014, SW partners Mr. Eric Lui, Ms. Heidi Chui and associate Ms. Jennifer Li delivered a presentation to around 50 PRC lawyers at AllBright Law Offices on the topic of “Arbitration and Cross-border Litigation”.

SW delivered a detailed presentation on the use of arbitration and cross border litigation in relation to banking disputes, shareholders’ disputes, white collar crimes and commercial fraud. Topics such as enforcement of Hong Kong judgments in the mainland China and cross-border tracing of property were also covered. The presentation also included case studies which provided the audience with a clear and precise demonstration on how rights of corporations can be protected through litigation and arbitration in Hong Kong.

Please contact our Eric Lui or Heidi Chui for any enquiries or further information about this event.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. presented at Shanghai Banking Association on arbitration and cross-border litigation

On 23 October 2014, SW partners Mr. Eric Lui, Ms. Heidi Chui and associate Ms. Jennifer Li delivered a presentation to 77 bankers from over 40 banks in China on the topic of “Arbitration and Cross-border Litigation” at the Shanghai Banking Association.

SW delivered a detailed presentation on the use of arbitration and cross-border litigation in relation to banking disputes, shareholders’ disputes, white collar crimes and commercial fraud. Topics such as enforcement of Hong Kong judgments in the mainland China and cross-border tracing of property were also covered. The presentation also included case studies which provided the audience with a clear and precise demonstration on how rights of banks can be protected through litigation and arbitration in Hong Kong.

Please contact our Eric Lui or Heidi Chui for any enquiries or further information about this event.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. attended Allbright Law Office “Capital Market Forum” and Xiamen Office opening celebration

On 18 October 2014, SW partner Mr. Eric Lui attended the “Capital Market Forum” hosted by Allbright Law Office and also Allbright Law Office (Xiamen) opening celebration held at the Xiamen International Convention Center in Xiamen, China. Near 400 attendees joined the event, including representatives from other Allbright offices in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

The Xiamen office of Allbright, which was opened on 15 May 2014, is the eleventh office of Allbright. The Xiamen office currently has a total of 40 practising attorneys and attorney assistants. Relying on Allbright’s leading position in the practice areas of finance, securities, real estate, intellectual property, public utilities and M&A, the Xiamen office will utilise its geographical advantage to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.

Please contact our Eric Lui for any enquiries or further information about this event.

Premium Investor Visa of Australia

The Minister for Trade and Investment of Australia has announced that Australia will roll out a new investment immigration scheme known as Premium Investor Visa (“PIV”). The scheme is expected to be effective after July 2015. The required minimum investment level is at AUD15 million per main applicant and after 12 months from the date of an approved application, the applicant may receive permanent residence status. Investment in residential properties is not a qualified investment under the PIV, but the scheme is to encourage applicants to make Australia his/her permanent home. The Significant Investor Visa (“SIV”) scheme, with minimum investment level at AUD5 million, will run concurrently with PIV.

Although details of the PIV have not been announced, it is reported that the invested funds should be spent on designated industrial sectors: food, agriculture, mining and service, natural gas and energy, medical and pharmaceutical and high-tech manufacturing.

Please contact our Hank Lo for any enquiries or further information about this transaction.

(Source: http://trademinister.gov.au/releases/Pages/2014/ar_mr_141017.aspx
(Source: http://www.apdnews.com/au/immigrant/zhengcejiedu/2014/1020/117374.shtml)

Stevenson, Wong & Co. participated in the Cross Strait Four Regions Young Lawyers Forum 2014 organised by the Law Society of Hong Kong

The Cross Strait Four Regions Young Lawyers Forum 2014 organized by the Law Society of Hong Kong (“the Law Society”) was successfully held on 17 October 2014. The theme of this year’s forum is “To Grasp the Opportunities of Globalization and Reach Success in the Future”.

Last year, SW partner Ms. Heidi Chui was invited by the Law Society to give a speech at the forum on the new trends of Hong Kong litigation law and practice. This year, Ms. Chui, as a member of the Organizing Committee for the forum, was invited again to represent the Law Society to moderate the forum on the topic “New Trends in International Arbitration, Dispute Resolution and Cross-Border Litigation”.

The event attracted more than 200 legal professionals coming from 26 provinces and cities in Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong, who exchanged insights on important topics such as international arbitration, cross-border litigation and enforcement. This fruitful event was well received with positive feedback from all participants.

Photograph of Ms. Chui (on the left), Mr. Cheang Seng Cheong (Member of Superior Council Of Advocacy, Macau Lawyers Association) (second from left), Dr. Wang Wenying (Secretary General of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Hong Kong Arbitration Center) (middle), Mr. Huen Wong, BBS, JP (Former Chairman of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre) (second from right), Mr. Li, Jian-fei (Member of Human Rights Committee, Taipei Bar Association) (on the right).

Please contact our Heidi Chui for any enquiries or further information about this event.