08:30–09:00 |
Registration |
09:00–09:45 |
Opening Remarks |
Remarks by: |
- Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice, Government of HKSAR
- Mr Ruisheng Xu
Vice-Governor, People's Government of Guangdong Province
- Mr Kumar Ramanathan, SC
Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
- Mr Dieter Yih, JP
President, Law Society of Hong Kong
- Mr Huen Wong, JP
Chairman, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
- Ms Khong Cheng-Yee
Director and Counsel, Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration – Asia Office
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09:45–10:45 |
Plenary Session One : “Going-out” – legal issues and risk management
Moderator:
- Mr Ambrose Lam
Vice-President, Law Society of Hong Kong Partner, Lam, Lee and Lai Solicitors
Topic: Legal aspects of international investment, including mergers and acquisitions
Speaker:
- Mr Alex Au
Of Counsel, Winston & Strawn
Topic: Practical legal advice on offshore fund raising
Speaker:
- Mr Myles Seto
Partner, Deacons
Question & Answer Session
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10:45–11:00 |
Coffee Break |
11:00–12:00 |
Plenary Session Two : Dispute Resolution
Moderator:
- Mr Andrew Mak, JP
Chairman, Special Committee on Mainland Affairs, Hong Kong Bar Association
Topic: Resolving dispute efficiently through international arbitration and mediation
Speaker:
- Ms Lisa Wong, SC
Member, Hong Kong Bar Association
- Mr Gary Soo
President, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators
Topic: Balancing conflicting interests - intellectual property rights vs. the need for market development and freedom of creation and expression
Speaker:
- Ms Winnie Tam, SC
Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
Question & Answer Session
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12:00- 13:45 |
Keynote Luncheon
Welcome remarks by:
- Ms Margaret Fong
Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Topic: The Hong Kong advantage : Building a global market
Keynote Speaker:
- The Honourable Ronald Arculli, GBM, GBS, JP
Senior Partner, King & Wood Mallesons, Hong Kong Ex-Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (2006-2012) Chairman, World Federation of Exchanges
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14:00–17:00 |
Breakout Session (The following two sessions will be held concurrently) |
14:00–15:30 |
Theme: Mock Arbitration
Arbitrator:
- Mr Edward Chan, SC, JP
Ex-Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
Counsel:
- Ms Winnie Tam, SC
Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
- Ms Elaine Liu
Council Member, Hong Kong Bar Associations
Witnesses:
- Member, Hong Kong Bar Association
- Mr Alfred Cheng
- Mr Issac Chan
- Ms Selina Kung
- Mr Hugh Kam
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14:00–16:00 |
Theme: China Outbound Investment – Merger & Acquisition, Intellectual Property issues and Case Studies
Moderator:
- Mr Dennis Hu
Partner, Jun He Law Office (HK)
Speakers:
- Dr Christine Koo
Principal Partner, Christine M Koo & Ip
- Mr Hank Lo
Partner, Stevenson, Wong & Co.
- Ms Grace Chu
Partner, Fairbairn Catley Low & Kong
- Mr Henry Yip
Partner, ONC Lawyers
- Ms Sylvia Siu, JP
Council Member, Law Society of Hong Kong
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15:30–17:00 |
Discussion and Question & Answer Session
Moderator:
- Ms Elaine Liu
Council Member, Hong Kong Bar Association
Speakers:
- Mr Huen Wong, JP
Chairman, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
- Ms Khong Cheng-Yee
Director and Counsel, Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration – Asia Office
- Mr Gary Soo
President, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators
- Mr Daniel Lam, BBS, JP
Council Member, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
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16:00- 17:00 |
Networking Session |