On 28 October 2015, SW Head of Business Development (China) Ms. Connie Yeung and Business Development Manager Ms. Zita Huang gave a presentation on offshore asset protection at the head office of AllBright, Shanghai. Professionals included AllBright lawyers, certified financial planners and immigration consultants. Zita analyzed various risks in holding assets and basic concepts for asset protection planning. Connie also demonstrated how different trust structures help in asset protection by using real cases. Participants found the discussion useful in solving client’s issues.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. delivered presentation in a seminar on matrimonial issues

SW partners Ms Catherine Por and Mr Eric Lui attended the 2015 Lawyers’ Practice Seminar – Shareholding Issues in Matrimonial Cases held by All China Lawyers Association in Shenzhen, PRC on 25 October 2015. The seminar was well attended by legal practitioners from different parts of PRC.

In the seminar, Ms Por shared her practical experience on Hong Kong courts’ approach to valuation and distribution of company shareholdings in divorce proceedings.

Please contact our Ms Catherine Por or Mr Eric Lui for any queries or further information about this event.

On 24 October 2015，SW Head of Business Development (China) Ms. Connie Yeung was invited to conduct the first CFP course on cross-border certification to approximately 48 PRC Certified Financial Planners (CFP). Connie discussed the requirements of drafting a will, probate procedure in Hong Kong whether with or without a will as well as practical knowledge in setting up a family trust.

On 24 October 2015, SW Head of Business Development (China) Ms. Connie Yeung was invited to speak at a seminar organized by ImmCapital at the Westin Hotel, Shanghai. Connie explained how asset planning relates to citizenship or residency as well as practical knowledge in setting up a family trust. After the presentation, several participants were interested in seeking further information.

This was the first time Connie was invited by ImmCapital to speak to their high net worth clients and we trust they found the talk useful and informative.

SW partner Ms Heidi Chui and associate Ms Katy Lai participated in the 5th Cross Strait Four Regions Young Lawyers Forum on 23 October 2015 organised by the Law Society of Hong Kong. The theme of this year’s annual event was “One Belt And One Road: Unlimited Opportunities for Four Regions Young Lawyers”. The event attracted approximately 200 lawyers from Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong.

Mr Rimsky Yuen, Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong Government, Mr Wang Junfeng, President of All China Lawyers Association, Mr Lee Chia-Ching, President of Taiwan Bar Association and Mr Jorge Neto Valente, President of the Macau Lawyers Association, attended the event.

Ms Chui was a member of the Organising Committee and Ms Lai participated in a mock arbitration as one of the role players. The mock arbitration was well received by the audience and generated interesting discussions relating to the unique features of the arbitration process under the common law system.

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

On 22 October 2015, SW Partner, Mr. Eric Lui and Banking Department Legal Executive, Mr. Man Wong, attended the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Garden Party.

This year’s event was sponsored by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited (“CCB Asia”). The Festival was held at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, with the city’s neon-lit skyline and iconic Victoria Harbour serving as the backdrop. This amazing view was coupled with great wine and delicious food.

We were invited by CCB Asia together with their prestigious corporate and private clients to join the festival. CCB Asia is a long established client of SW.

Please contact our Mr. Eric Lui and Mr. Man Wong for any enquiries or further information about this event.