On 27-28 June 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. participated in the “Life Buddies Scheme” – Job Tasting Programme. The scheme was launched by The Commission on Poverty in October 2015 to promote a mentoring culture in the community to help youths from disadvantaged backgrounds to move upward in society and thereby reducing intergenerational poverty.

During the two-day programme, the participants visited our law firm and handled tasks relating to different cases studies and research. They also attended a CPD course with our lawyers. Our associate Mr. King Tan shared his experience and anecdotes with the participants. “We now have a better understanding about a law firm and the role of a lawyer. We are happy to have joined this programme.”

Stevenson, Wong & Co. are always happy to support activities relating to the youth so as to help them improve their life skills, enhance their exposure, engage in education, training and development to achieve their career goals.

Please contact Ms. Lai Lam for any enquiries for further information about this event.

On 25 June 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partners Ms. Heidi Chui and Ms. Sherlynn Chan attended the 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Ceremony of The University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law. The ceremony was well-received and attended by The Honourable Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma, the Chief Justice of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. Professor Andy Hor and Professor Michael Hor were respectively invited to deliver the speech and vote of thanks to the guests.

Please contact Ms. Heidi Chui or Ms. Sherlynn Chan for any enquiries or further information about this event.

On 23 June 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co.’s football team led by partner Mr. Stephen Wong, played a friendly match with AllBright (Shenzhen) Office.

Although there was heavy rain, the weather did not dampen the spirit of cooperation and friendship between the two teams. After the competition, the teams had dinner and watched The World Cup together which gave an opportunity to deepen our friendship. As a result, we look forward to playing more matches with teams from other AlBright offices in the near future.

Mr. Nick Zhu and Mr. Stephen Wong

Please contact Mr. Stephen Wong for any enquiries or further information about this event.

On 20 June 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partner and Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, Ms. Heidi Chui participated in the Law Society’s visit to the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (“SCIA”). She is a member of the Arbitration Committee of The Law Society of Hong Kong and met with SCIA representatives. Participants gained an in-depth understanding about the SCIA which is beneficial for future collaboration.

Please contact Ms. Heidi Chui for any enquiries or further information.

(中文) 2018年6月15日，本所合伙人劳恒晃律师及曾浩贤律师获邀为「新时代下，香港上市辅导」担任演讲嘉宾。活动在上海盛大举行，由上海市浦东科技金融服务联合会主办，上海市浦东新区创业投资协会协办，吸引多名拟香港上市的新兴及创新产业公司，包括未有收益的生物科技和拥有不同投票权架构的公司等的董事长、总经理等高管参加，场面十分热闹。

在主持人致欢迎辞后，活动正式展开。本所合伙人劳恒晃律师及曾浩贤律师以《来港上市之路 》为题发表演讲。此外，海通国际证券有限公司企业融资部董事总经理陈继文先生发表演讲，阐述《香港股票市场概况及最新上市监管政策变化》。参加人士对三位嘉宾的演讲听得津津有味，在问答环节，大家纷纷提问，互相交流，为活动划上圆满句号。

如欲查询活动详情, 请与本所劳恒晃律师及曾浩贤律师联络。

On 13 June 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partner Ms. Sherlynn Chan attended the Seminar on “Hong Kong as an ideal hub for deal making in the Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao Bay Area” co-organized by The Hong Kong Association and the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office, London, United Kingdom. The seminar was held at Clifford Chance’s headquarters in Canary Wharf, and was well-received, attracting over 150 attendees internationally.

The Secretary for Justice, Ms. Teresa Cheng, SC was invited to be the keynote speaker and delivered an excellent speech on how the legal and financial framework of Hong Kong makes Hong Kong an ideal hub for deal making in the Greater Bay Area. Sir Douglas Flint, the Chairman of The Hong Kong Association and Special Envoy to China’s Belt and Road Initiative appointed by the Chancellor in December 2017, also highlighted the opportunities for England and other countries to be a part of a vast number of infrastructure projects and investments under the Belt and Road Initiative.

President Xi announced his vision for the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013. The “Greater Bay Area” refers to the Chinese government’s scheme to link 9 cities (namely, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing) and 2 special administrative regions ie. Hong Kong and Macau into an integrated economic and business hub.

There are plans being drawn up for the Greater Bay Area which aim to build a world class city cluster of the above 11 cities with a combined GDP of some US$ 1.4 trillion. By 2030 the region will play a leading role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Please contact Ms. Sherlynn Chan for any enquiries or further information about this event.