On 4 August 2016, our partner Mr Eric Lui attended “Forum on M&A and Restructuring in assistance of Reform of State-Owned Enterprises” organised by AllBright Law Offices and co-organised by the Association of Corporate Counsel of State-Owned Enterprises of Shanxi Province, Academy of Social Sciences of Shanxi Province and Taiyuan Arbitration Commission. The Forum was held at Hubin International Hotel in Taiyuan, Shanxi.

Speakers from AllBright and the coal mining industry covered various topics in relation to how state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in China could undergo reform through corporate restructuring, including risk management in M&A activities, difficulties being faced by SOEs during reform, how winding-up laws could assist reform activities, and the outlook for state-owned coal mining corporations.

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

SW partner, Ms. Heidi Chui, acted as the master of ceremonies in the Members’ Forum and Dinner Gathering co-organized by the Standing Committee on Member Services and Member Benefit Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong (“the Law Society”) held at Sports Club on 28 July 2016.

Members’ Forum is an annual event serving as a platform for members of the Law Society to mingle and discuss the latest hot topics in legal profession.

The theme of this year’s Members’ Forum is “Best Uses of Technology in the Legal Practice”. Participants were invited to submit suggestions on this topic. The member who made the best suggestion on the topic was given a grand prize, namely, the Parrot Bebop 2 with Parrot Black SkyController, a set of latest unmanned aircraft systems.

In response to the theme of the Members’ Forum facilitating members to better use of technology, members of the Technology Committee of the Law Society introduced some useful apps to participants in the Forum, namely, Law Society’s App, Disconnect Secure Wireless and Samsung MyKnox.

From left to right: Council Member Nick Chan, MCs Ms. Heidi Chui and Mr. Alan Chiu, Council Member Mr. Roden Tong

The Members’ Forum was well attended by members of the Law Society.

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

We are pleased to announce that our partner Mr. Eric Lui was awarded the “International Advisory Experts Corporate Finance Award for Hong Kong for 2016”.

International Advisory Experts is a global alliance of well-established and experienced legal, financial and consulting firms from over 140 jurisdictions that are committed to providing clients with specialist solutions for their international business requirements.

The International Advisory Experts annual awards pay tribute to firms and individuals who have been successful over the past year and have received exceptional praise from their peers.

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

Our associate Mr. Gordon Tsang and Head of Business Development Ms. Connie Yeung presented a seminar on Family Trust Laws at the head office of Prudential Hong Kong Limited on 12th of July 2016. They explained how to protect assets through the establishment of family trusts and the benefits of such arrangements with reference to their related legal issues.

The seminar was well received and participants found the sharing both interesting and practical.

Please contact Ms. Connie Yeung for any enquiries or further information about this event.

We are pleased to announce that, our partner, Mr. Eric Lui, has been appointed as a mediator of the Shenzhen Qianhai Co-operation Zone People’s Court in May 2016 for a term of three years. The appointment was followed by the opening of the Court-Connected Mediation Centre of the Shenzhen Qianhai Co-operation Zone People’s Court. The establishment of the mediation centre will enhance the quality and efficiency of mediation services in Hong Kong and Shenzhen in cases which involve Hong Kong parties. It will also support Hong Kong in seeking further co-operation with coastal provinces and cities, and the joint exploration of the Belt & Road initiative.

Please contact our Mr. Eric Lui for any enquiries or further information about this news.

SW acted as legal advisers to Orient Securities Company Limited (Stock Code: 03958) (“DFZQ”) to list on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“The Stock Exchange”).

The shares were listed on The Stock Exchange on 8 July 2016. 957 million shares were offered, among which 885 million were offered for international offering. The final offer price was HK$8.15 per offer share and the net proceeds amounted to approximately HK$7.79billion.

DFZQ is a leading and fast-growing capital markets service provider in China and according to Wind Information Co. Ltd., ranked 10th by total assets among PRC securities firms.

Please contact our Mr. Hank Lo for any enquiries or further information about this transaction.