(中文) 2018年9月13日至16日，「2018中国．河北涉外法律服务高端人才课程」培训活动在廊坊举办，多名来自国内外的知名法律人士围绕现今国际经贸状况、涉外法律服务业水平提升及国际商事争议解决等问题，进行为期四天的演讲。本所合伙人廊坊仲裁委员会仲裁员徐凯怡律师获邀出席，并担任演讲嘉宾之一，就「在香港执行常见的疑难及拆解攻略」为题发表演讲。

是次活动由河北省司法厅主办，河北省律师协会、河北省公证协会、廊坊仲裁委员会承办，来自法律、仲裁、商业人士等两百多人参加。河北省司法厅副厅长梁洪杰主持课程的开班仪式，廊坊市领导致欢迎辞。大会邀请多位来自国内外的知名法律人士担任主讲人，包括国际商会(ICC)北亚地区仲裁与ADR主任范铭超、清华大学法学院教授车丕照、哈佛大学法学院研究员钟莉、香港国际仲裁中心名誉主席杨良宜等，内容涵盖国际经济贸易现况、国际商事争议解决、国际仲裁等，旨在提升一众学员的涉外法律服务工作水平。

本所合伙人徐凯怡律师获邀出席，并在第二天课程中担任演讲嘉宾之一，讲解在香港执行常见的疑难及拆解攻略。及后，徐律师与河北省公证协会副会长兼秘书长胡晓华就内地的公证制度和香港委托公证人服务进行交流讨论。是日的课程让参加的学员对国际商事的争议解决有更深入的了解，提升他们在涉外法律服务的水平及能力。

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On 15 September 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partner Ms. Catherine Por was invited to attend “Life Buddies” 2018/19 Launching Ceremony at Central Government Offices. The Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairperson of the Commission on Poverty (CoP), Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, officiated at the “Life Buddies” Mentoring Scheme 2018/19 Launching Ceremony. Other officiating guests at the ceremony included members of CoP and a representative of the Salvation Army. Nearly 500 representatives from government departments, public bodies, businesses and schools, as well as individual mentors from the community and students joining the Scheme, also attended the ceremony.

This summer, Stevenson, Wong & Co. participated in the “Life Buddies Scheme” – Job Tasting Programme. During the two-day programme, the students visited our law firm and handled tasks relating to different case studies and research. They also attended a CPD course with our lawyers. Stevenson, Wong & Co. is very pleased to support the activities relating to the youth of Hong Kong so as to help them improve their life skills, enhance their exposure, engage in education, training and development to achieve their career goals.

Please contact Ms. Catherine Por for any enquiries about this event.  

On 14 September 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Associate Mr. Calvin Lo and Public Relations Manager Ms. Margaret Ip attended the Wealth APAC – IPWM Forum & China Awards 2018 in Shanghai. Stevenson, Wong & Co. was awarded the “Best Legal Advisory in Non-Financial Services Categories” at the Wealth APAC – International Private Wealth Management (IPWM) Forum & China Awards 2018. There were more than 200 awardees and representatives at the event as SW was again recognized in China for its professional services.

The IPWM China Awards is a large-scale industry event hosted by WEALTH Magazine and co-organized by China Chief Economist Forum. Participants include reputable family offices, private banks, independent wealth management institutions and high-net-worth organizations in areas of trust, insurance, law, immigration and overseas education. After consolidating all the submissions from candidates, WEALTH Magazine then forwarded them to a judging panel consisting of internationally renowned consulting firms including Bain & Company, The Boston Consulting Group and Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance for evaluation to decide on the awardees of approximately 50 awards spanning across multiple categories.

Our Associate Mr. Calvin Lo was invited to deliver a keynote speech on the topic of “The Impact of Family Trust on Matrimonial Property and Proceedings in Hong Kong” at the sub-forum. His analysis with vivid case examples enlightened the forum and fostered an interactive environment with the audience.

Please contract Ms. Catherine Por or Mr. Calvin Lo for any inquiry or further information.

On 7 September 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. partners Ms. Heidi Chui and Mr. Stephen Wong and public relations manager Ms. Margaret Ip attended the 17th annual The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018 held at the Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. was delighted to be shortlisted as finalists in 8 award categories, including “BDO Award Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year”, “Civil Litigation Law Firm of the Year”, “Criminal Litigation Law Firm of the Year”, “Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year”, “First American Title Insurance Award Real Estate Law Firm of the Year”, “Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year”, “The Macallan Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Award Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year”. Our partner Ms. Heidi Chui was nominated as the “Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year”.

Please contact Ms. Heidi Chui and Mr. Stephen Wong for further information about this event.

On 3 September 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partner Ms. Heidi Chui and Senior Manager of Banking and Finance Department Ms. Karmen Yeung were invited to conducted training for the senior management and core staff of Ping An Bank on the topic “The Essential Hong Kong Business and Company Laws You Must Know” and in particular, to highlight the areas that banks should be aware of to comply with Hong Kong laws and regulations.

From left to right: Mr. Vincent Chu (Head of Legal & Compliance), Ms. Heidi Chui, Ms. Alpha Lau (Deputy Chief Executive Officer) and Ms. Karmen Yeung

For enquiries or further information, please contact our Ms. Heidi Chui at heidichui.office@sw-hk.com.

On 3 September 2018, Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partner Mr. Rodney Teoh was invited to attend the P.C.L.L. Opening Ceremony at the University of Hong Kong. Stevenson, Wong & Co. is honoured to sponsor a scholarship to law students who have achieved an outstanding performance in the China practice examination.

Mr. Rodney Teoh presented the prizes to the award winners.

Mr. Rodney Teoh presented the prizes to the award winners.

The award presentation was part of the annual P.C.L.L. Opening ceremony at The University of Hong Kong which was attended by Professor Michael Hor, Dean of the Faculty of Law; Ms. Melissa Pang, President of The Law Society of Hong Kong; Mr. Philip Dykes SC, Chairman of Hong Kong Bar Association and Mr. Wilson Chow, Head of Department of Professional Legal Education.

Please contact our Mr. Rodney Teoh for any enquiries or further information about this event.