The Ceremony for “The First Batch of National Lawyers in Hong Kong and Macau in Joint Venture Law Firms” to receive practising certificates was successfully held in China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Nansha Area of Guangzhou on 16th October 2017. More than 100 guests being lawyers from Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou, and corporate representatives from Nansha Free Trade Zone attended the ceremony. Director-General of the Department of Justice of Guangdong Province Mr. Zeng Xianglu presented practising certificates to a total of 42 lawyers, 33 from Hong Kong and 9 from Macau. Deputy Director of the Department of Justice of Guangdong Province Mr. Liang Zhen, President of Guangdong Lawyers Association Mr. Xiao Sheng Fang, Deputy Director of Justice Bureau of Guangzhou Municipality Mr. Tan Xian Ping and District Chief of Guangzhou Nansha People’s Government Mr. Ceng Jin Ze also attended the ceremony.
SW Partners Mr. Willy Cheng, Mr. Hank Lo and Mr. Eric Lui all received their practising certificates. “It is an honour for us to receive practising certificates and encourages Stevenson, Wong & Co. to promote our joint venture law firm.” The joint venture law firm set up by AllBright Law Offices and Stevenson, Wong & Co. in Qianhai (“ABL&SW”) opened its doors in January 2016. ABL&SW’s office is located in the heart of the Qianhai modern service industry cooperation zone and is one of the first batch of joint venture law firms to operate in Qianhai. ABL&SW are well positioned to give legal advice from both Hong Kong and PRC law.
Please contact Mr. Willy Cheng, Mr. Hank Lo, or Mr. Eric Lui for any enquiries or further information about this event.