On 1 May 2021, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) announced its new Panel of Arbitrators. Our Partner and Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, Ms. Heidi Chui, has been appointed as one of the panel arbitrators (effective as from 1 May 2021).

With the aim of building a team of professional and international arbitrators of high quality, the CIETAC Arbitrator Qualification Review Committee announced the appointment of new Panel of Arbitrators after rigorous and strict assessment of the their professional expertise, social influence, professional ethics, past experience, with external evaluation.

About China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission

CIETAC is the earliest and largest commercial arbitration institution in China and one of the major permanent arbitration institutions in the world. CIETAC aims to resolve international and domestic economic and trade disputes and international investment disputes independently and impartially by means of arbitration.

Please contact our Partner Ms. Heidi Chui (heidi.chui@sw-hk.com) for any enquiries or click here to view the news of CIETAC and the Panel of Arbitrators (available in Chinese only).

(中文) 2021 年4月24日，南京市律师协会主办的 “涉外培训导师库” 在市律协报告厅举行成立仪式。本所合伙人﹑银行及金融部和诉讼及争议解决部主管徐凯怡律师，获邀加入首批 “涉外律师人才培养导师” 成员之一。

为在南京建立一支通晓国际规则、具有国际视野的涉外法律服务队伍，南京市律协决定成立 “涉外律师人才培养导师团”，以进一步提升南京律师从事涉外法律服务的专业能力。

如阁下想了解更多详情，请联络本所合伙人徐凯怡律师 (heidichui.office@sw-hk.com)。

(中文) 2021年4月30日, 本所合伙人、 银行与金融部主管徐凯怡律师应华夏银行香港分行 (“华夏”) 邀请担任专业培训讲师﹐为华夏的管理层和员工分享跨境融资业务的法律实务要点。

左起: 本所注册外地律师邓商琳﹑本所合伙人、 银行与金融部主管徐凯怡律师﹑华夏银行 (香港) 副行长林风华女士﹑法律合规部总经理李淇先生和本所公司秘书服务部主管王燕华女士

徐律师在课程上介绍了各项跨境融资业务产品，如内保外贷﹑外保内贷及债券投资等﹐以及不同担保方式或抵押品的法律操作要点。她亦就信贷文件之法律风险和签立文件及注册书须知等热点问题作出了详尽的解说。最后, 徐律师探讨了香港特区政府和香港金管局最新出台的措施和未来计划，包括「债券通」南向交易﹑「绿色及可持续债券市场」和「跨境理财通」等。此次培训全面强化了与会者对跨境融资产品及相关法律实务的理解，并与在场的参会客户在不同领域有更深的交流。

若阁下想了解更多详情，请联络本所合伙人徐凯怡律师 (heidichui.office@sw-hk.com)。

On 17 March 2021, Cyberport held a virtual launching ceremony for the Cyberport Professional Services Network (CPN), a hub that connects professional consultancy firms offering professional services and support to the start-ups community. Stevenson, Wong & Co. is pleased to be one of the founding members of the CPN.

The virtual launching event was officiated by Dr. George Lam, Chairman of Cyberport, and Dr. Stella Kwan, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Cyberport. The CPN is an important complementary addition to the Cyberport ecosystem that joins hands with the Cyberport Enterprise Network, Cyberport Investors Network, and Cyberport Technology Network to support Cyberport’s community of start-ups. Over 20 international and local professional consultancy firms have joined the network, offering specialised assistance such as legal services, technology consultancy and market development advisory.

Stevenson, Wong & Co., as one of the founding members, will be providing legal services, including but not limited to financing, corporate services & compliance, and company secretarial services to support the start-ups for their growth journey.

Please contact Mr. Hank Lo and Ms. Ling Ling for further enquiries about this event and our services.

On 19 March 2021, Ms. Vivien Leung and Ms. Tracy Chu from Denis Chang’s Chambers shared recent LGBT developments and the legal implications of LGBT rights, equality, diversity, and inclusion at our office in Central.

From the left: Ms. Tracy Chu, our Partner Ms. Heidi Chui, Counsel Mr. Jeremy Chan, our Partner Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Vivien Leung, our Partners Ms. Wendy Lam and Mr. Osbert Hui

During the presentation, Vivien and Tracy introduced the Hong Kong legal framework on marriage, equality, and anti-discrimination. In addition to discussing the significance of Ng Hon Lam Edgar (Lam Edgar) v Secretary for Justice [2020] HKCFI 2412, Vivien and Tracy also explained the implications of the Court decisions and the framework under the Intestates Estates Ordinance (IEO) and Inheritance Provision for Family and Dependents Ordinance (IPFDO).

On 18 March 2021, our Partner and Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, Ms. Heidi Chui, was invited to be one of the speakers of the webinar themed “International Arbitration- The Path to Success- Drafting the Arbitration Clause Right Through to the Hearing” by the Western Returned Scholars Association (WRSA).

During the 2-hour panel, Ms. Chui and the guests explored issues arising from international arbitration with particular focus on drafting dispute resolution clauses, how the firms in China can effectively control arbitration cost and risk, and the preparation of international arbitration cases. Ms. Chui also shared her arbitration experience and practical guidance with the audience, helping them to understand international arbitration from different perspectives.

For more information, please contact our partner Ms. Heidi Chui (heidichui.office@sw-hk.com).