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(中文) 2018年4月18至19日，本所合伙人傅景元律师及陈连基律师出席由海牙国际私法会议（HCCH）主办并获香港律政司、香港大学等机构支持的纪念海牙国际私法会议125周年国际研讨会。研讨会主题为「前进道路：在日益紧密联系世界中的挑战和机遇」，共200多人参加，包括海牙国际私法会议秘书长贝纳斯科尼、香港特区终审法院首席法官马道立先生、律政司司长郑若骅女士，以及来自30多个国家的代表和专家等。
会议一连三日在香港大学郑裕彤教学楼举办，邀请了多位学者担任讲解嘉宾。会议由中华人民共和国外交部驻香港特别行政区特派员公署谢锋特派员、香港特区终审法院首席法官马道立先生、海牙国际私法会议秘书长贝纳斯科尼及律政司司长郑若骅女士致辞揭开序幕。
在三天会议里，一众专家探讨了多个议题，包括「廿一世纪的国际私法」、「国际家庭法和儿童保护」、「国际商业和金融法」、「国际法律合作与民事诉讼」、以及「海牙国际私法会议（HCCH）的角色：挑战与机遇」等。
Stevenson, Wong & Co. senior associate Ms. Hazel Wong and associate Mr. Raymond Lam were invited to be one of the mentors for Outreach Legal Talks Initiative. The Outreach Legal Talks Initiative will provide free talks to four NGOs in Hong Kong to be delivered by law students from The University of Hong Kong to the elderly and tenants of sub-divided flats. These talks will cover common legal issues as well as providing practical solutions.
On 18 April 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. held a training workshop of Outreach Legal Talks Initiative. Our senior associate Ms. Hazel and associate Mr. Raymond Lam, one of the mentors for Outreach Legal Talks Initiative, explained the legal concepts regarding Wills and Probate and MIP committee works to the law students. Meanwhile, they shared their practical experience to the students.
As mentors, Hazel and Raymond will mentor the law students on preparation of materials for the legal talks and provide practical guidance during the next few months.
Please contact Ms. Hazel Wong or Mr. Raymond Lam for any enquiries or further information about this event.
On 17 April 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partner Ms. Sherlynn Chan was invited to attend Heep Hong Society’s 55th Anniversary Charity Dinner 2018 at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong. The theme of the dinner was “Growing Potential Shining Tomorrow”. The charity dinner was well received and drew more than 400 philanthropists and dignitaries, including Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for Administration of HKSAR, Mr. Patrick Nip Tak-kuen, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs of HKSAR, Mr. Caspar Tsui Ying-wai, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms. Carol Yip Man-kuen, Director of Social Welfare, Mr. Lau Ming-wai, Vice-Chairman for Youth Development Commission, and Heep Hong Ambassadors Mr. Sunny Chan Kam-hung and Ms. Ada To Man-wai.
At the dinner, children from Heep Hong showcased their talents and impressed the guests with their singing and dancing performances. Parents of children with special needs also shared their parenting experience and challenges. Special guest was renowned songwriter, musical director and singer Mr. Anthony Lun, whose splendid performance of his classic hits elicited rounds of applause from the guests. More than 20 luxury items were sold for charity at the live auction and silent auction. The donations will go to the Children and Youth Training Fund for the benefit of children and youth who are on the waiting list for government-subvented rehabilitation services, giving them the chance to receive professional training to enhance their social communication skills, as well as to participate in social adaptation activities, facilitating their integration into the community.
Please contact Ms. Sherlynn Chan for any enquiries or further information about this event.
On 13 April 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partners Ms. Heidi Chui and Mr. Stephen Wong attended the inauguration of “AllBright Golf Club” and participated in the golf competition at Lake Malaren Golf Club Shanghai. The event attracted more than 30 members and distinguished guests including the president of Shanghai Bar Association Mr. Yu Wei Feng and vice president of Bank of East Asia Mr. Zhang Shao Feng.
AllBright Golf Club is led by the senior partner of AllBright including Mr. Liu Feng, Mr. Xu Jun, Mr. He Nian Sheng and Mr. Michael Wu.
Please contact Ms. Heidi Chui or Mr. Stephen Wong for any enquiries or further information about this event.
On 12 April 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. held a career talk at the City University of Hong Kong. Our partners Ms. Lai Lam, Ms. Sherlynn Chan, Mr. Rodney Teoh and trainee solicitor Ms. Mickey Li attended to introduce the firm, traineeship and internship programme to nearly 30 law students.
In the first session, Ms. Lai Lam briefly introduced our firm and traineeship programme to the attendees. She also discussed some key issues about the traineeship programme such as the application, qualifications and process for selecting trainee solicitors.
Ms. Lai Lam and Ms. Sherlynn Chan
During the second session, our partners provided more information about the work and challenges that trainee solicitors may face in different departments including Corporate Finance, Private Client, Dispute Resolution, General Commercial, Intellectual Property and Conveyancing. Mr. Rodney Teoh also introduced our new summer and winter internship programme to the attendees. The final session was experience sharing which was presented by our trainee solicitor, Ms. Mickey Li.
Please contact Ms. Lai Lam, Ms. Sherlynn Chan and Mr. Rodney Teoh for any enquiries or further information about this event.
