Firms offering employment and internship opportunities to HKIVE students

At the invitation of the Department of Business of the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (HKIVE) in Tuen Mun, President Huen Wong attended the inauguration ceremony of the Advisory Committee of the Centre for Legal and Administrative Practices
(CLAP) as its honorary advisor on 26 May 2010. On that occasion, Mr Wong also presented certificates of appointments to members of the Advisory Committee who are legal practitioners from law firms offering employment and internship opportunities to HKIVE students.

Members’ Forum on Limited Liability Partnerships

Training programme for lawyers on Convention Against Torture Claims and Refugee Law on 3-4 and 7-8 June 2010

Pearl River Delta Law Seminar and Legal Services Consultation Series

The Foshan and Zhongshan stops of the Pearl River Delta Law Seminar and Consultation Series on the topic of ‘Hong Kong’s legal services: helping to open the door to international trade’ were successfully held on 2 and 3 June 2010. The event was jointly organised by the Law Society of Hong Kong (the ‘Law Society’), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Zhongshan Development and Reform Bureau and the Foshan Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau, with almost 400 business representatives from both Zhongshan and Foshan attending the event. The President of the Law Society Mr Huen Wong and the Vice-President of the Law Society and Chairman of its Mainland Legal Affairs Committee Mr Junius Ho, together with 23 members of the Law Society, held talks with representatives from local enterprises. The delegation also took the opportunity to visit the Zhongshan Lawyers Association and the Foshan Lawyers Association and discussed with them the opportunities for business development and cooperation. 

Mr Junius Ho, Ms Elaine Ho, Ms Grace Chu, Mr Yeung Sai Man, Mr Patrick Lam, Mr Alvin Chung and Ms Chiu Ka Yin were speakers at the two seminars held in Zhongshan and Foshan. They talked to business representatives about legal issues which may require attention including: handling overseas trade disputes, legal risks involved in acquisition of brands and businesses and protection of intellectual property.

The representatives of law firms participating in this event said that the seminar and consultation series enabled them to have a better understanding of the latest developments in the Pearl River Delta region and the demand for cross-regional legal services there. They were also able to have direct discussions with Mainland business representatives during the consultative sessions to answer their queries about legal issues involving cross-border transactions. Topics of conversation included making an application for trade mark registration, acquisition of brands and the control of risk in the acquisition process and issues with regard to taxation on Mainland enterprises investing overseas.

The Seminar and the Consultation Series are the Mainland Legal Affairs Committee’s major events of this year that aim to assist Hong Kong law firms search for business opportunities in the Pearl River Delta region, establish contacts with law firms located in that region and to promote Hong Kong’s role as a platform to help businesses ‘go outbound’ to seek new opportunities. The successful organising of the event in both Zhongshan and Foshan is a testimony of the effectiveness of this kind of activity. The Mainland Legal Affairs Committee will hold another Pearl River Delta Law Seminar and Consultation Series, in August, in Jiangmen and Dongguan. Members are welcome to join.

Mainland Legal Affairs Committee

Law Society Dragon Boat Team: glory at Stanley Beach

Even amidst intense weather, the Law Society of Hong Kong Dragon Boat Team powered through to win a trophy at the 2010 Stanley Warm Up Races on 21 May and reached its best standings ever at the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships on the 16 June Tuen Ng Festival holiday.

Competing among over 200 teams, the Dragon Boat Team put on electrifying performances in both competitions and have now won two handsome trophies since its establishment just eight months ago.

The Law Society Dragon Boat Team aims to compete in multiple competitions every year and invites all those interested to join, and to keep fit, in our team environment. Led by team captains Gary Chui and KC Tai, the Dragon Boat Team members had been training for months and were energised and ready for these exciting races.

Our members emerged from this experience with more than just great memories; we scored a galvanising workout, a fantastic story to tell and a great team of new friends. We have two more major races in July and October so make sure you check out our training sessions in the Law Society Circulars. Join us.

Congratulations to the Law Society Dragon Boat Team!

Gary Chui
Boughton Peterson Yang Anderson

YSG Friday Lunch Gathering on 18 June 2010

Th e Friday lunch gathering is a regular event where newly qualified solicitors and trainee solicitors are invited to lunch with Council Members, members of the Standing Committee on Member Services and YSG members at the Law Society Clubhouse.

Member of Standing Committee on Member Services Christopher Wong (third from right), YSG Committee member Winnie Lo (fifth from right), Council member Ip Shing Hing (fifth from left), YSG Chairlady Cecilia Wong (fourth from left) and YSG Committee member Kajal Aswani (third from left) with newly admitted solicitors and trainee solicitors.