News Updates
Find out all about our firm’s latest news updates below. To learn more about any individual item, please contact us here.
News Updates
Find out all about our firm’s latest news updates below. To learn more about any individual item, please contact us here.
On 22 December 2022, our Partner Dominic Lau, was invited by Accounting Development Foundation to give a CPD course to its members on the topic of “Cross-Border Verification & Common Types of Disputes”.
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During the webinar, Dominic shared the key takeaway points for cross-border verification and the common types of disputes. He explained the different roles and duties of a Notary Public and China Attesting Officer, common notarial tasks, and examples of legalisation of documentation. He also discussed the common types of disputes involving breach of restrictive covenants, shareholder disputes and investment/ acquisition of business.

Please contact our Partner Dominic Lau for any enquiries or further information about this course.
On 12 January 2023, our Partner and Head of our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, Ms. Heidi Chui and her team visited the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Hong Kong Arbitration Center (CIETAC Hong Kong Arbitration Center). CIETAC Hong Kong Arbitration Center’s Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Brad Wang, and other members warmly welcomed Ms. Chui and the team.
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank CIETAC Hong Kong Arbitration Center for the kind invitation and hospitality. We look forward to future opportunities to connect and collaborate.
Please contact our Partner Ms. Heidi Chui for any inquiries.




Our Partner Hank Lo, Head of our firm’s Corporate Finance Department, and Partner Heidi Chui, Head of Banking and Finance and the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Departments, have been recognised on “The A-List China’s Elite Lawyers (Foreign Lawyers)” (The A-list) by China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) for their extensive experience and recognition by clients. The A-list acknowledges the top private practitioners excelling in the Chinese market.
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Ms. Haiyan Gu, General Manager of Sina Group, recognised our Partner Ms. Chui as: “A key person capable of leading the process of dispute resolution. [Ms. Chui] has extensive experience and extraordinary legal skills in cross-border dispute resolution and international arbitration” she said. “[Her] services and opinions are very practical.”

*Photo from China Business Law Journal.
The A-List was selected by the editorial team of CBLJ after months of independent research over 10,000 nominations and feedbacks received from in-house counsel and corporate executives.

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Hank Lo|Partner Head of Corporate Finance |
| I am honoured to be recognised by CBLJ for 4 consecutive years. I wish to thank all our clients for their support and the hard work of our team. We will continue to expand and enhance our services in China’s growing legal market. | |
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Heidi Chui| Partner Head of Banking and Finance and Litigation and Dispute Resolution |
| It is an honour to be recognised by CBLJ’s again on “The A-List China’s Elite 100 Lawyers”. Thank you CBLJ for the recognition and our team members for their dedication, especially the long-term trust and support of our clients. I look forward to having closer collaborations with our clients in China’s legal market, particular in the Greater Bay Area, to provide innovative and pragmatic solutions. | |
For any inquiries, please contact our Partners, Hank Lo or Heidi Chui, or visit “The A-List” here .
The Top Talent Pass Scheme (“TTPS”) is a work visa aimed to attract top talents with rich work experience and good academic qualifications from all over the world to explore opportunities in Hong Kong. These top talents include high-income talents and graduates from the world’s top universities.
Following the announcement of the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, the Hong Kong Government has launched the TTPS on 28 December 2022 in response to the decline in the local workforce over the past few years.
The scheme is projected to run for a period of two years. Applicants admitted under the TTPS will normally be granted an initial stay of 24 months without other conditions of stay, provided that normal immigration requirements are met.
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Eligible talents
Applicants may apply for the TTPS under one of the three categories listed below:
Interested candidates with relevant skills and talents should seize this good opportunity to seriously consider coming to Hong Kong to pursue their career dreams.
Our Immigration Team are on standby to help interested applicants understand the requirements and walk through the application process.
Please contact our Partner Willy Cheng or Associate Arial Ng for any further enquiries or information.
This newsletter is for information purposes only. Its content does not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as such. Stevenson, Wong & Co. will not be liable to you in respect of any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from or in connection with any decision made, action or inaction taken in reliance on the information set out herein.
(中文) 2022年12月21日,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,受邀为香港电台第一台节目《法律是咁的》担任受访嘉宾,探讨粤港澳大湾区与青年律师作为专业人士的机遇。《法律是咁的》由香港律师会与香港电台第一台共同合作推出,旨在向大众分享法律界之发展并探讨未来之机遇,暂定于2023年1月1日开始播放。

由左起: 本所合伙人徐凯怡律师﹑黄江天律师﹑谭雪欣律师和汤文龙律师
2019年2月,国务院发布了「粤港澳大湾区发展规划纲要」,支持建设香港为亚太区国际法律及争议解决服务中心,为法律服务等专业服务业界带来巨大机遇。徐律师作为香港律师会《两岸四地青年律师论坛》筹委会副主席,和首批通过「粤港澳大湾区律师执业考试」 (“大湾区考试“) 的香港律师,向听众分享了大湾区的发展前景和大湾区考试带来的机遇。累计执业五年的香港法律执业者,在通过大湾区考试和取得相关执业证书后,将可以在广州、深圳、珠海等大湾区内地九市办理适用内地法律的部分民商事法律事务(含诉讼业务和非诉讼业务)。



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On 16 December 2022, our Partners and Heads of SW Private Client Department, Ms. Catherine Por and Ms. Wendy Lam, and Partner Mr. Calvin Lo, were invited by Temple Chambers to attend the Family Law Christmas Drinks.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Temple Chambers for the invitation and the enjoyable evening to catch up with our friends and peers.

From the left: our Partners Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Wendy Lam, and Mr. Calvin Lo
Please contact our Partners, Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Wendy Lam, or Mr. Calvin Lo, for any enquiries or further information about this event.
