Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2020, a guide to the market’s leading litigation firms and lawyers has just been released.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. is delighted to announce that we have once again been ranked in “Family and Matrimonial”, “Commercial and Transactions (Domestic firms)” and “Insolvency (Domestic firms)”. Our firm has also been recognized as a Recommended Firm for “Private Client”, “White Collar Crime” and “White Collar Crime (Domestic firms)”.

In addition, our firm’s partner, Ms. Catherine Por, has been named as a “Litigation Star” in “Dispute resolution” and “Family and Matrimonial”.

About Benchmark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation work. Over the years, the Benchmark brand has grown dramatically and garnered industry-wide accolades as the definitive hub for in-depth analysis of the players shaping the dynamic practice of litigation. Research is conducted through extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients to identify the leading litigators and firms.

Please contact Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Heidi Chui and Ms. Milly Hung for any enquiries or further information.

(中文) 香港高等法院的登记处和会计部于2020年5月6日 (今日) 重开。

由于受新冠疫情影响，香港司法机构从2020年1月29日开始将法庭程序延期将近3个半月，直至此前宣布从5月4日起，所有民事和刑事程序 (包括审讯) 将恢复进行，并从5月6日起，法庭和审裁处的登记处和会计部将开始分阶段重开。

根据分阶段的恢复安排，香港终审法院和高等法院的登记处和会计部为第一批重开的司法机构部门。由于此前法庭程序的持续延期，大量案件材料包括传讯令状、传票及誓章证据等都需要递入法庭，而今天一早便有大量人士前往高等法院排队取筹。按照我们的观察，在法院工作人员的维持下，法院的运作秩序良好，办理业务也较为顺利。

(上午9时，法院刚开门时，已有大量人士在法院门口排队取筹)

(上午11时，人群队伍已延长至法院对面的大厦)

若阁下想了解更多情况，请联络本所合伙人，诉讼及争议解决部主管徐凯怡律师 。

若需查看司法机构公布的有关事项全文，请参阅：https://sc.isd.gov.hk/TuniS/www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/22/P2020042200451.htm?fontSize=1

(中文) 本所曾浩贤高级律师获邀成为粤港澳大湾区律师网「港澳律师人才库」的成员，为本所第二位获邀之律师。

粤港澳大湾区律师网由广东省律师协会在推进粤港澳大湾区建设的背景及广东省司法厅的指导下成立。为深化粤港澳大湾区法律服务合作，粤港澳大湾区律师网建立了由三地同业组成的「港澳律师人才库」等法律界专业人士名录、提供粤港澳大湾区法律资讯，为粤港澳大湾区客户提供更加高效便利的法律服务。

曾浩贤律师于2012年及2013年分别于澳大利亚及香港取得事务律师执业资格，并于2015年加入本所。曾律师在公司及商业事务方面拥有广泛经验，包括上市前重组及投资、香港及美国首次公开招股、收购及合并、贷款及融资交易、以及上市公司及私人企业的企业管治以及一般合规事宜。

曾律师为汇创控股有限公司 (股份代号:8202) 的独立非执行董事及中国再生医学国际有限公司(股份代号: 8158) 的非执行董事、以及阳光100中国控股有限公司 (股份代号:2608) 和迈博药业有限公司-B (股份代号:2181) 的公司秘书。

如阁下想了解更多详情，可按此浏览或联络本所曾浩贤高级律师。

Our firm’s partner, Ms. Sherlynn Chan, published a second article titled “Compulsory Mental Health Treatment and the Way Forward” together with Ms. Daisy Cheung, Deputy Director of Centre of Medical Ethics and Law, University of Hong Kong, in the April edition of the “Hong Kong Lawyer”, the official journal of the Law Society of Hong Kong. The first article published in February is titled “Managing the Property and Affairs of Persons with Mental Incapacity”.

This new article explores the compulsory regime for mental health admission and treatment of patients. It raises human rights concerns arising from the involuntary detention and treatment of patients, and looks at directions for potential reform to Hong Kong’s Mental Health Law by drawing on comparative UK law.

“The road to reform is a long one. It may be tempting to choose the quick-fix solution, and to implement piecemeal amendments in problem areas. This is, however, merely a band-aid on a gushing wound. Any reform of the MHO needs to be a complete overhaul that keeps in mind human rights requirements, the important principles from the UNCRPD, and of course, coherence and efficacy.”

For the full April article, please visit here. Please follow this link if you are interested in catching up on the February article.

For more information, please contact Ms. Sherlynn Chan.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. advised Lotus Horizon Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 6063) (“Lotus Horizon”) on its successful listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 15 April 2020. Lotus Horizon offered a total of 500 million shares priced at HK$0.25 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately HK$125 million.

Lotus Horizon and its subsidiaries are a subcontractor engaged in the design, supply, and installation services for façade works and building metal finishing works projects in Hong Kong. They have completed various façade works and building metal finishing works projects for commercial properties, residential properties, and public facilities in Hong Kong, including large-scale public sector projects initiated by the Hong Kong Government and residential and commercial properties with distinguished and remarkable designs.

Our team was led by our partners Hank Lo and Cornelia Chu, supported by team members including Elly Woo (Associate) and Collina See (Paralegal).

The sole sponsor of the listing was Innovax Capital Limited. The sole bookrunner was Sunfund Securities Limited. The joint lead managers were Sunfund Securities Limited, Innovax Securities Limited, Sang Woo (Kirin) Securities Limited, First Fidelity Capital (International) Limited, and Realord Asia Pacific Securities Limited.

Please contact our Hank Lo or Cornelia Chu for any enquiries or further information.

(中文) 史蒂文生黄律师事务所合伙人，诉讼及争议解决部主管徐凯怡律师获邀为由广东省司法厅指导及广东省律师协会主办的粤港澳大湾区律师网「港澳律师人才库」成员。

粤港澳大湾区律师网是在推进粤港澳大湾区建设的背景下，由广东省司法厅指导、广东省律师协会主办的网站。粤港澳大湾区律师网整合了如「港澳律师人才库」等法律界别专业人士名录、提供粤港澳大湾区法律资讯，为粤港澳大湾区客户提供更加高效便利的法律服务。

如阁下想了解更多详情，请联络本所合伙人徐凯怡律师。