Forum Programme

Hong Kong Legal Services Forum
“Hong Kong Legal Services - Think Global Think Hong Kong”

16 September 2014
Venue: Shangri-La Hotel Qingdao, 9 Xiang Gang Zhong Lu, Qingdao, China

Programme
08:30–09:15	Registration
09:15–09:10	Opening Remarks
Remarks by:	Mr Rimsky Yuen, SC, JP Secretary for Justice Government of HKSAR Representative from the Qingdao Municipal Government Mr Stephen Hung President, The Law Society of Hong Kong Mr Paul Lam, SC Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association Mr Liu Jing Deputy Secretary- General Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Mr José Ricardo Feris Deputy Secretary General International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce Mr Yu Jianlong Vice Chairman and Secretary General China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Ms Jenny Koo Director, Service Promotion Hong Kong Trade Development Council
10:00–10:55	Plenary Session One : “Going-out” – Legal Issues and Risk Management Moderator: Mr Wilfred Tsui Vice Chairman, Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong Topic: Legal aspects of investing in Hong Kong and offshore financing for Mainland enterprises Speaker: Mr Paul Lo The Law Society of Hong Kong Topic: The use of international arbitration and mediation services as effective dispute resolution to protect shareholders’ interests and intellectual property rights Speaker: Mr Paul Lam, SC Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association Ms Winnie Tam, SC Former Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association Question & Answer Session
10:55–11:25	Coffee Break
11:25–12:45	Plenary Session Two : Dispute Resolution Moderator: Mr Andrew Mak, JP Chairman, Special Committee on Greater China Affairs, Hong Kong Bar Association Topic: HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules 2013 and Intellectual Property Arbitration Speaker: Mr Liu Jing Deputy Secretary General Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Topic: Choosing the most suitable dispute resolution method for your dispute Speaker: Mr José Ricardo Feris Deputy Secretary General International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce Topic: Arbitration with Mainland dimension Speaker: Dr Wang Wenying Secretary General China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Hong Kong Arbitration Center Question & Answer Session
12:45- 14:00	Luncheon
14:00–17:00	Breakout Sessions (The following three sessions will be held concurrently)
14:00- 17:00	Mock Arbitration Arbitrator: Mr Gary Soo Chairman, Special Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Hong Kong Bar Association Counsel: Ms Winnie Tam, SC Former Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association Mr Paul Lam, SC Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association Narrator: Ms Carol Wong Hong Kong Bar Association Factual Witnesses: Ms Selina Kung Chairman, Young Barristers Committee, Hong Kong Bar Association Ms Rachael Siu Hong Kong Bar Association Expert Witnesses: Mr Justin Tong Mr Ryan Law Hong Kong Bar Association Coffee Break Panel Discussion on Arbitration Moderator: Ms Elaine Liu, JP Hong Kong Bar Association Speakers: Mr Gary Soo Chairman, Special Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Hong Kong Bar Association Mr Eric Woo Member Arbitration Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong Mr Liu Jing Deputy Secretary- General, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Mr Tao Jingzhou International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (Asia Office) Dr Wang Wenying Secretary General, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Hong Kong Arbitration Center Ms Sylvia Siu, JP President, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators	Legal Risks of Investing in Hong Kong, Offshore Financing and Merger & Acquisition for Mainland Enterprises Moderator: Mr Henry Wai Member, Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong Speakers: M & A in Hong Kong Mr. Ludwig Ng The Law Society of Hong Kong PRC Companies to List in Hong Kong Mr Daniel Wan The Law Society of Hong Kong Corporate Transaction Risks and Solutions Mr Andrew Mak, JP Chairman, Special Committee on Greater China Affairs, Hong Kong Bar Association Attesting Services for Enterprises Re-investing in the PRC after Merger and Acquisition in Hong Kong Mr Koo Tsang Hoi President, Association of China-Appointed Attesting Officers Limited InvestHK: The one-stop partner who helps you expand to the world Mr Philip Kung Head of Business & Professional Services, Invest Hong Kong, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKTDC helping mainland enterprises in "going-out" Mr Peter Wong Regional Director of Northern China, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Discussion and Question & Answer Session Coffee Break Networking Session	Practical Aspects of Maritime Law and Dispute Resolution Moderator: Mr Philip Yang, BBS Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Speakers: An Overview of Hong Kong Maritime Law and Dispute Resolution Mr Li Lianjun China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Hong Kong Arbitration Center Maritime Arbitration: Hong Kong, London or Shanghai? A User’s Guide Mr David Fong Hong Kong Bar Association The Role of Hong Kong Courts in Maritime Arbitration Mr Sam Tsui Member, Arbitration Committe, The Law Society of Hong Kong Institutional Support for the Resolution of Maritime Disputes in Hong Kong and Future Prospects Prof Martin Doris Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) Coffee Break Discussion and Question & Answer Session

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