Stevenson, Wong & Co. has again been recognized for its success in the legal industry by being ranked fifth among all Hong Kong domestic firms in the Top 50 research of Asian Legal Business. Up to date, we have more than 50 lawyers serving our clients. Since 1978, we have been delivering effective legal solutions to our clients and we maintain and advance our status in the legal field by looking ahead for different opportunities and continuously enhancing our quality of services to ensure our clients’ needs are fulfilled. Our business has been evolving through expansion, new partnerships and development of our business networks and our aim is to continue to excel and meet new challenges in the coming years.

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The US White House officials are intending to propose a new immigration policy, such as hiring 10,000 new immigration enforcement agents. The proposal is not related to the recent DACA (Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program) controversy; it is simply one of a broad set of immigration principles that the White house supports.

The blueprint of the principles generally fall into three categories: 1) securing the border, 2) more restricted immigration law to protect American workers and 3) better enforcement on the current immigration laws. The White House will increase the number of immigration agents to achieve the above.

Furthermore, the White House is also considering the implementation of an online system that allows businesses to check their immigration application status quicker and increase the visa fee for visa applications.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/26/us/politics/white-house-immigration-rules-draft.html

We are delighted to announce that our Partner and Head of Banking and Finance Department Mr. Eric Lui has been reappointed by Secretary for Security Mr. John K. C. LEE as an observer of The Independent Police Complaints Council (“IPCC”) in November for a further term of two years. “It is my honor to be an Observer. I will keep my promises and do my best to perform the official duties.” Mr. Lui said.

Under the Observers Scheme, Observers who are appointed by the Secretary for Security may attend interviews and observe the collection of evidence in connection with CAPO’s investigation of Reportable Complaints. The observations can be carried out on a pre-arranged or surprise basis. The role of an IPCC Observer is primarily to observe and report. Through observations, observers will advise IPCC whether or not the interview or collection of evidence was conducted in a fair and impartial manner.

Please contact Mr. Eric Lui for any enquiries for further information.

(中文) 锦天城律师事务所（以下简称“锦天城”）继与史蒂文生黄律师事务所于2013年开始联营模式，为進一步国际化，锦天城于2017年11月2日与英国鸿鹄律师事务所（Bird&Bird LLP）签署《战略合作协议》, 本所高级合伙人及联营所负责人之一郑炎潘律师亦有出席签署仪式。

早在2013年史蒂文生黄律师事务所已与锦天城联营合作，有利于双方提供一站式的中港法律服务，拓展双方的业务地域。2016年1月，锦天城与香港史蒂文生黄律师事务所于前海设立合营的律师事务所(“ABL&SW”)。ABL&SW办公室位于前海深港现代服务业合作区的核心地段，为前海第一批合伙联营律师事务所之一，提供中港法律服务。

本所同仁祝贺锦天城与英国鸿鹄律师事务所签署《战略合作协议》，通过是次合作，为锦天城迈进英国和欧洲市场打开便利之门。

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Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group Company Limited (Stock Code: 1385.HK) (“Shanghai Fudan” or “Company”) successfully placed 42,000,000 new H Shares on 16 October 2017, raising net proceeds of approximately HK$218.4 million. SW acted as the Hong Kong legal advisors, providing comprehensive legal advice on the H Share placing.

The Company is in the business of designing, developing and sales of integrated circuits (“IC”) and provision of total solutions. The Company’s main products are its Security and Identification IC Chips (which are integral components in public transit cards, resident cards, social security cards, citizen cards, financial IC cards, and electronic payments etc.), Smart Meter ASIC Chips, Non-volatile Memory Chips, Specific Analog Circuits and IC Testing Services.

Shanghai Fudan was incorporated as a limited company in the PRC in July 1998. In 4 August 2000, the Company made an initial public offering of its H Shares in the Growth Enterprise Market (“GEM”) of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”). In 8 January 2014, with approval from the Stock Exchange, Shanghai Fudan transferred its H Shares listing from GEM to the Main Board of the Stock Exchange.

Our team was led by our partners Eric Lui and Rodney Teoh, supported by Ellie Cheung (associate), Veronica Cheung (associate) and Wilfred Cheng (trainee solicitor).

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.

Please contact our Mr. Eric Lui or Mr. Rodney Teoh for any enquiries or further information.

The Asia Pacific Diploma in International Arbitration was successfully held in Hong Kong from 21 – 29 October 2017, conducted by The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of East Asia (CIArb), Australia and Singapore. Stevenson, Wong & Co. was honoured to sponsor the course which was well received and drew nearly 40 participants. After the course, both participants and the organizer expressed their delight that the course was held in our new office.

During an intensive nine-day program, participants have been taught the practice of international commercial arbitration covering major forms of arbitration and arbitration institutions including ICC, SIAC and CIETAC, and gained the ability to appear in or act as an arbitrator or counsel in different scenarios.

Participants enjoyed the morning and afternoon break

On 27 October 2017, SW Partner and Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Ms. Heidi Chui was invited as the VIP Guest to attend the Course Gala Dinner held at The Bankers Club Hong Kong. The Gala Dinner was well received and attended by Hong Kong Solicitor General, Mr. Wesley Wong SC.

SW Partner Ms. Heidi Chui and Hong Kong Solicitor General, Mr. Wesley Wong SC

SW Paralegal Mr. Jensen Chang and Hong Kong Solicitor General, Mr. Wesley Wong SC

From left to right: Immediate Past Chair of CIArb East Asia Branch and Course Director Mr. Richard Leung SC, Business Development Manager, Asia Pacific The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mr. Chalee Nai Kin, Past Immediate Chairman of CIArb Singapore Branch and Course Director Mr. Francis Xavier SC, Hong Kong Solicitor General Mr. Wesley Wong, Chair of CIArb East Asia Branch Mrs. Mary Thomson, and Chairman of CIArb Singapore Branch Mr. Chou Sean Yu

Should you have any enquiries or further information, please contact Mr. Eric Lui or Ms. Heidi Chui.