Stevenson, Wong & Co. attended PRC Arbitration Practice Seminars for Hong Kong Legal Professionals in Shanghai

SW partner Ms. Heidi Chui attended the “PRC Arbitration Practice Studies for Hong Kong Legal Professionals” organized by, inter alia, the East China University of Political Science and Law from 13 to 15 November 2014 in Shanghai, China.

Ms. Chui, together with more than twenty other legal professionals from Hong Kong, participated in the 3-day seminar focusing on the practice of arbitration in Mainland China. Eminent scholars and experts in PRC Arbitration law and practice shared their insights on new development in arbitration laws in Mainland China, including the innovative legal framework, finance and investment facilitation measures and diversified arrangements for dispute resolution in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (“the Shanghai Free Trade Zone”).

Ms. Chui also visited the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (“SHIAC”) and exchanged views on the latest trends in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone with Mr. Xu Chuan, Presiding and Senior Judge of the Higher People’s Court of Shanghai Municipality, Mr. Wen Wanli, the Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of SHIAC and lawyers and arbitrators from both Hong Kong and Mainland China.

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

Stevenson, Wong & Co. sponsored scholarship to law students of City University of Hong Kong

Since 2010, we have been donating an annual prize, “Stevenson, Wong & Co. Fellowship”, to students of the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (“PCLL”) programme in the School of Law of the City University of Hong Kong (“City University”).

The fellowship awarded annually to one PCLL student of City University who was previously a full-time student of the Bachelor of Laws with Honours (“LLB”) in the School of Law of the City University and achieved the highest mark in the course “4627 Economic Law of China” as part of his/her LLB degree completed immediately prior to entering the PCLL programme.

Publication of The Hong Kong Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents – Insurance Volume

The Insurance Volume of The Hong Kong Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents, co-authored by SW’s three experienced insurance practitioners Mr. Neville Watkins and Ms. Heidi Chui, partners, and Mr. Angus Forsyth, senior consultant, has been published.

This volume contains a detailed commentary on Hong Kong insurance law, which provides an informative read with a hard pragmatic edge.  It is designed to assist legal practitioners by providing a basic guide through the complex structure of rules, codes and practice directions requiring observance in implementing the self-regulation of the insurance industry in Hong Kong.

The Commentary sets out and distinguishes between the major players in the insurance industry under self-regulation as separately defined in and provided for under the Insurance Companies Ordinance (Cap. 41) between insurers (including reinsurers) and the intermediaries which comprise brokers and agents.  It further explains and, by reference to decided Hong Kong cases and UK cases which are of persuasive authority, sets out the various necessary principles of insurance law giving useful definitions.

The Commentary is linked by cross-references to the Forms and Precedents, which include a useful glossary giving the meanings of technical terms and acronyms widely used in the insurance industry.

Please contact our Neville Watkins, Heidi Chui and  Angus Forsyth for any enquiries or further information about this publication.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. attended the opening ceremony of CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2014

On 30 October 2014, SW partners Mr. Eric Lui, Ms. Cornelia Chu and Legal Executive Mr. Man Wong attended the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2014.

The event was sponsored by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited (“CCB (Asia”)) this year.  This 6th annual festival, running from 30 October until 2 November 2014, was held for the first time at the promenade of the former Kai Tak Airport, with the city’s fabulous neon-lit skyline and iconic Victoria Harbour serving as the backdrop.  The festival promised tantalizing products and elements to complement its usual offerings of fine wines, great cuisine and entertainment.

CCB Asia and its Private Banking Department invited us and their prestigious corporate and individual clients to join the festival, including our client Roma Group Limited (a company listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stock code: 8072).

Please contact our Eric Lui and Cornelia Chu for any enquiries or further information about this event.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. presented at AllBright Law Offices on arbitration and cross-border litigation

On 24 October 2014, SW partners Mr. Eric Lui, Ms. Heidi Chui and associate Ms. Jennifer Li delivered a presentation to around 50 PRC lawyers at AllBright Law Offices on the topic of “Arbitration and Cross-border Litigation”.

SW delivered a detailed presentation on the use of arbitration and cross border litigation in relation to banking disputes, shareholders’ disputes, white collar crimes and commercial fraud. Topics such as enforcement of Hong Kong judgments in the mainland China and cross-border tracing of property were also covered. The presentation also included case studies which provided the audience with a clear and precise demonstration on how rights of corporations can be protected through litigation and arbitration in Hong Kong.

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

Stevenson, Wong & Co. presented at Shanghai Banking Association on arbitration and cross-border litigation

On 23 October 2014, SW partners Mr. Eric Lui, Ms. Heidi Chui and associate Ms. Jennifer Li delivered a presentation to 77 bankers from over 40 banks in China on the topic of “Arbitration and Cross-border Litigation” at the Shanghai Banking Association.

SW delivered a detailed presentation on the use of arbitration and cross-border litigation in relation to banking disputes, shareholders’ disputes, white collar crimes and commercial fraud. Topics such as enforcement of Hong Kong judgments in the mainland China and cross-border tracing of property were also covered. The presentation also included case studies which provided the audience with a clear and precise demonstration on how rights of banks can be protected through litigation and arbitration in Hong Kong.

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