2023年法律年度开启典礼 (典礼) 于2023年1月16日在香港大会堂举行，众多法律界领袖及代表云集一堂见证本次庄严盛典。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出席了典礼和晚宴。

We are delighted to announce that we have been recognised by The Legal 500 in the Asia Pacific 2023 Guide as a “Firm to Watch” for our Banking and Finance Practice. The Legal 500 is a leading independent publication which provides unbiased commentary and insight into over 150 legal jurisdictions based on extensive research, interviews, and client feedback. Firms listed in the guide are highly regarded and recommended by counsels and clients.

On 19 December 2022, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”) published a consultation paper (the “Consultation Paper”) on proposals relating to enhancing regulation of crowdfunding activities in December 2022. In particular, the FSTB seeks to establish a Crowdfunding Affairs Office (“CAO”) to govern and coordinate the approval, registration and administrative framework of crowdfunding activities ⁱ. The FSTB is seeking market feedback on its proposals by 20 March 2023.

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”.

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.

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.