UNIDROIT Centenary: Regional Conference for the Asia-Pacific and Opening Ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Liaison Office
Venue:
HKCEC N201
Time (HK Time):
09:30 - 17:30
Mode:
Hybrid (in person and virtual)
Language:
English (with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese and Putonghua)
Co-organizer(s):
CPD Points:
6 points have been accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong (for in-person participants only)
ALE Points:
1 General ALE point has been accredited by the Hong Kong Bar Association. A pupil may obtain 1 General point for a full day’s attendance, subject to a maximum of 3 points for the entire Hong Kong Legal Week (for in-person participants only)
Provisional Programme
09:30 - 10:00
Welcome Remarks
Speakers
The Hon John LEE Ka-chiu, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM
The Chief Executive
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Professor Enzo MOAVERO-MILANESI
President
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
10:00 - 10:30
Opening Ceremony of the Liaison Office
Speakers
The Hon Paul LAM Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Professor Ignacio TIRADO
Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
10:30 - 10:50
Keynote Address
Speaker
Professor Ignacio TIRADO
Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
10:50 - 11:05
Break
11:05 - 12:35
Panel 1: The Asia-Pacific Chapter – Strengthening Legal Infrastructure and Fostering Growth Through UNIDROIT Instruments
Moderator
Professor Ignacio TIRADO
Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
Speakers
Mr Ian GOVEY, AM
Former Chief Executive of the Australian Government Solicitor
Member ad honorem
UNIDROIT Governing Council
Member ad honorem
UNIDROIT Governing Council
Ms Sharon ONG
Director-General
Ministry of Law, Singapore
Ministry of Law, Singapore
12:35 - 14:30
Lunch (by invitation only)
14:30 - 15:45
Panel 2: Beyond Centenary – The Asia-Pacific Liaison Office and the Promotion of Regional Legal Harmonisation and Cooperation
Moderator
Director of the UNIDROIT Asia-Pacific Liaison Office
Speakers
The Hon. David GODDARD, KC
Former Judge
New Zealand Court of Appeal
New Zealand Court of Appeal
Professor HUANG Meiling
Attaché to the Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
Co-Director
UNIDROIT Asian Transnational Law Centre
UNIDROIT
Co-Director
UNIDROIT Asian Transnational Law Centre
Dr Anthony NEOH, SC, JP
Chairman
Asian Academy of International Law
Asian Academy of International Law
Ms Lili JIANG
Secretary-General
Beijing Arbitration Commission
Beijing Arbitration Commission
15:45 - 16:00
Break
16:00 - 17:15
Panel 3: Advancing Multilateralism Through Collaboration – Regional and International Synergies for the Development and Promotion of Transnational Law in the Asia Pacific
Moderator
Professor Anna VENEZIANO
Deputy Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
Speakers
Dr Christophe BERNASCONI
Secretary General
Hague Conference on Private International Law
Hague Conference on Private International Law
Mr Alberto NINIO
General Counsel
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Dr James DING, JP
Chair
APEC Economic Committee
The Law Officer (International Law)
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
APEC Economic Committee
The Law Officer (International Law)
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Ms Jennifer NGAI
Deputy General Counsel
Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank
17:15 - 17:30
Closing Remarks
Speaker
Dr The Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP
Deputy Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
3rd Asia-Pacific International Private Law Summit
Advancing Future-Ready Legal Infrastructure to Foster Digital Innovation, Sustainable Growth, and Regional Connectivity in the Asia-Pacific
Venue:
HKCEC N201
Time (HK Time):
09:30 - 17:00
Mode:
Hybrid (in person and virtual)
Language:
English (with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese and Putonghua)
Co-organizer(s):
CPD Points:
5.5 points have been accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong (for in-person participants only)
ALE Points:
1 General ALE point has been accredited by the Hong Kong Bar Association. A pupil may obtain 1 General point for a full day’s attendance, subject to a maximum of 3 points for the entire Hong Kong Legal Week (for in-person participants only)
Provisional Programme
09:30 - 09:50
Welcome Remarks
Speakers
The Hon Paul LAM Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Professor Enzo MOAVERO-MILANESI
President
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
09:50 - 10:10
Keynote Address
Speaker
Professor HUANG Jin
President
Chinese Society of International Law
President
China Society of Private International Law
Chinese Society of International Law
President
China Society of Private International Law
10:10 - 11:10
Panel 1: Shaping Tomorrow’s Markets – Exploring Transnational Law Instruments for Digital Innovation and Shared Sustainable Futures
Moderator
The Hon. David GODDARD, KC
Former Judge
New Zealand Court of Appeal
New Zealand Court of Appeal
Speakers
Mr Joseph H.L. CHAN, JP
Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Professor Ignacio TIRADO
Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
Ms Sharon ONG
Member, and Chair of the Consultative Committee
UNIDROIT Working Group on Legal Nature of Verified Carbon Credits
UNIDROIT Working Group on Legal Nature of Verified Carbon Credits
Dr Guang YANG
Deputy Secretary-General
Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Center)
Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Center)
11:10 - 11:25
Break
11:25 - 12:25
Panel 2: Modernising Secured Transactions and Trade Finance – Expanding Access to Credit for MSMEs
Moderator
Mr William BRYDIE-WATSON
Senior Legal Officer
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
Speakers
Mr XIAO Kai
President
East China University of Political Science and Law
East China University of Political Science and Law
Professor Giuliano CASTELLANO
Member
UNIDROIT Working Group on Model Law on Factoring
UNIDROIT Working Group on Model Law on Factoring
Mr Bruce WHITTAKER
Senior Fellow
Melbourne Law School
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne Law School
The University of Melbourne
Ms Tingying WANG
Senior Counsel
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
12:25 - 14:15
Lunch (by invitation only)
14:15 - 15:30
Panel 3: Promoting Regional Connectivity – Enhancing Legal Certainty in Global Trade and Investment
Moderator
Professor Anna VENEZIANO
Deputy Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
Speakers
Professor Chin Leng LIM
Choh-Ming Li Professor of Law
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Member
Institut de droit international
Member
Curatorium of the Hague Academy of International Law
Member
UNIDROIT Working Group on International Investment Contracts
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Member
Institut de droit international
Member
Curatorium of the Hague Academy of International Law
Member
UNIDROIT Working Group on International Investment Contracts
Mr Justin D’AGOSTINO, MH
Vice-Chair
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Mr Edward LIU, MH, JP
Mediator on the General Panel of Mediators
International Organization for Mediation
International Organization for Mediation
Mr Thomas WALSH
Vice-Chair
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Professor Aniruddha RAJPUT
Distinguished Professor
National Law University, Delhi
National Law University, Delhi
15:30 - 15:45
Break
15:45 - 16:45
Panel 4: UNIDROIT and Hong Kong – Building Asia-Pacific Legal Capacity from an International Legal and Dispute Resolution Services Centre
Moderator
Director of the UNIDROIT Asia-Pacific Liaison Office
Speakers
Professor HUANG Meiling
Attaché to the Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
Co-Director
UNIDROIT Asian Transnational Law Centre
UNIDROIT
Co-Director
UNIDROIT Asian Transnational Law Centre
The Hon Nick CHAN, BBS, MH, JP
Director
AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre
AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre
Professor ZHAO Yun, MH, JP
Representative
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hague Conference on Private International Law
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hague Conference on Private International Law
Dr YANG Ling
Director
Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
16:45 - 17:00
Closing Remarks
Speaker
Professor Ignacio TIRADO
Secretary-General
UNIDROIT
UNIDROIT
UNCITRAL’s Contribution to the International Transport of Goods in the Digital Economy – A Celebration of UNCITRAL@60 at Hong Kong Legal Week
Venue:
HKCEC N201
Time (HK Time):
09:30 - 17:00
Mode:
Hybrid (in person and virtual)
Language:
English (with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese and Putonghua)
Co-organizer(s):
CPD Points:
5 points have been accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong (for in-person participants only)
ALE Points:
1 General ALE point has been accredited by the Hong Kong Bar Association. A pupil may obtain 1 General point for a full day’s attendance, subject to a maximum of 3 points for the entire Hong Kong Legal Week (for in-person participants only)
Provisional Programme
09:30 - 10:05
Welcome Remarks
Speakers
The Hon Paul LAM Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Anna JOUBIN-BRET
Secretary
UNCITRAL
UNCITRAL
Keynote Speech
Speaker
The Hon Professor Teresa Yeuk-wah CHENG, GBM, GBS, SC, JP
Former Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Secretary General
International Organization for Mediation
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Secretary General
International Organization for Mediation
10:05 - 10:20
Break
10:20 - 11:30
Panel 1: Digitalization and Platformization of Trade Finance – Past, Present & Future
Moderator
Jae Sung LEE
Principal Legal Officer
UNCITRAL
UNCITRAL
Speakers
Professor Giuliano CASTELLANO
Associate Professor of the Faculty of Law
The University of Hong Kong
Director
Asian Institute of International Financial Law (AIIFL)
The University of Hong Kong
Director
Asian Institute of International Financial Law (AIIFL)
Dr Julius Caesar PARREÑAS
Coordinator
Asia-Pacific Financial Forum (APFF), Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Partnership (APIP) and ABAC Finance and Economics Task Force
Asia-Pacific Financial Forum (APFF), Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Partnership (APIP) and ABAC Finance and Economics Task Force
Professor ZHAO Yun, MH, JP
Representative
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hague Conference on Private International Law
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hague Conference on Private International Law
Wenny Huang
Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Secretary General
eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre
eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre
11:30 - 12:40
Panel 2: Enabling Paperless Trade
— Applying the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (2017) (MLETR) to Support Single Window Operations
Moderator
Dr James DING, JP
Chair
APEC Economic Committee
The Law Officer (International Law)
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
APEC Economic Committee
The Law Officer (International Law)
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Speakers
Dr Alan DAVIDSON
Chair
UNCITRAL Working Group IV
UNCITRAL Working Group IV
Pamela MAR
Managing Director
Digital Standards Initiative (DSI)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Digital Standards Initiative (DSI)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
CHONG Kah Wei
Senior State Counsel
Attorney-General’s Chambers, Singapore
Attorney-General’s Chambers, Singapore
Phongphun SRIPAN
Specialist
Policy and Governance Department
Electronic Transactions Development Agency
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Thailand
Policy and Governance Department
Electronic Transactions Development Agency
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Thailand
Helen CHUNG
Deputy Secretary
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
12:40 - 14:15
Lunch (by invitation only)
14:15 - 15:25
Panel 3: The Negotiable Cargo Document as a New Tool for Trade Finance
— the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (New York, 2025) (the “Accra Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents”)
Moderator
Dr Yuntao YANG
General Manager
Legal Compliance Department
China Merchants Group
Legal Compliance Department
China Merchants Group
Speakers
Associate Professor Yu GUO
Director
Maritime Law Research Centre
Peking University Law School
Maritime Law Research Centre
Peking University Law School
Andrea TANG
Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs
International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
Jun XU
Vice Chair
ICC Banking Commission Steering Committee
ICC Banking Commission Steering Committee
Anna JOUBIN-BRET
Secretary
UNCITRAL
UNCITRAL
15:25 - 15:40
Break
15:40 - 16:50
Panel 4: Plugging a Gap in the International Legal Regime for the Protection of Maritime Creditors
— the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships (New York, 2022) (the “Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships”)
Moderator
Dr YANG Ling
Director
Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Speakers
Alexander William KUNZELMANN
Legal Officer
UNCITRAL
UNCITRAL
Dr Angele SEARS-DEBONO
Legal and Policy Officer
Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers
European Commission
Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers
European Commission
Jan Engel DE BOER
Senior Legal Officer
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Lianjun LI
Partner
Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP
Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP
Judge Jianfeng QIU
Deputy Chief Judge
Fourth Civil Trial Division, The High People's Court of Zhejiang Province
People's Republic of China
Fourth Civil Trial Division, The High People's Court of Zhejiang Province
People's Republic of China
16:50 - 17:00
Closing Remarks
Speaker
Dr The Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP
Deputy Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
4th Legal Forum on Interconnectivity and Development
Venue:
HKCEC N201
Time (HK Time):
09:30 - 12:45
Mode:
Hybrid (in person and virtual)
Language:
Putonghua and English (with simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua, Cantonese and English)
Co-organizer(s):
Supporting Organisation:
Legal Affairs Department of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
CPD Points:
2.5 points have been accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong (for in-person participants only)
ALE Points:
1 General ALE point has been accredited by the Hong Kong Bar Association. A pupil may obtain 1 General point for a full day’s attendance, subject to a maximum of 3 points for the entire Hong Kong Legal Week (for in-person participants only)
Provisional Programme
09:30 - 09:46
Welcome Remarks
09:46 - 10:15
Keynote Speeches
Keynote Speech 1
Keynote Speech 2
Speaker
The Hon Mr Justice Jeremy POON
Chief Judge of the High Court
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
10:15 - 11:15
Session 1: All-Round International Dispute Resolution Hub –- Hong Kong
Speakers
(1) Practice in International Mediation
The Hon Professor Teresa Yeuk-wah CHENG, GBM, GBS, SC, JP
Former Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Secretary General
International Organization for Mediation
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Secretary General
International Organization for Mediation
(2) Resolving Investor-State Disputes through Mediation: Opportunities and Challenges
Professor IU Ting Kwok, MH
Chairman
Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited
Founder/Director
Asia Conflict Resolution Institute
Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited
Founder/Director
Asia Conflict Resolution Institute
(3) Pathways and Prospects for developing Hong Kong as a sports arbitration centre
The Hon Nick CHAN, BBS, MH, JP
Director
AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre
AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre
11:15 - 11:35
Break
11:35 - 12:35
Session 2: Hong Kong New Generation Legal Roundtable: Contributing to National Development on Foreign-Related Rule of Law
12:35 - 12:45
Closing Remarks
Speaker
The Hon Paul LAM Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
LawTech Forum
Human in the Loop, Integrity at the Core – Redefining Legal Practice with LawTech
Venue:
HKCEC N201
Time (HK Time):
14:30 - 17:05
Mode:
Hybrid (in person and virtual)
Language:
Putonghua and English (with simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua, Cantonese and English)
CPD Points:
2 points have been accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong (for in-person participants only)
ALE Points:
1 General ALE point has been accredited by the Hong Kong Bar Association. A pupil may obtain 1 General point for a full day’s attendance, subject to a maximum of 3 points for the entire Hong Kong Legal Week (for in-person participants only)
Provisional Programme
14:30 - 14:40
Opening Remarks
Speaker
The Hon Paul LAM Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
14:40 - 15:00
Thematic Sharing: AI Governance in Chinese Mainland and the World – Divergent Approaches, Converging Risks
Speaker
Ms HUANG Shasha
Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Senior Legal Director
Huawei
Huawei
15:00 - 15:20
Thematic Sharing: AI Governance with Integrity
Speaker
Mr Adam AU
Acting Co-CEO
Toys“R”Us Asia
Adjunct Associate Professor
The University of Hong Kong
Toys“R”Us Asia
Adjunct Associate Professor
The University of Hong Kong
15:20 - 15:35
Break
15:35 - 16:55
Panel Discussion: Code and Accountability – Who Draws the Line in LawTech? A Dialogue on AI, Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
Moderator
Ms Peggy AU-YEUNG
Principal Government Counsel
Legal Enhancement and Development Office
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Legal Enhancement and Development Office
Department of Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Speakers
Mr Joe CHOY
Partner
Johnson Stokes & Master
Johnson Stokes & Master
Mr IU Kwan Yuen
Barrister-at-law
Gilt Chambers
Committee Member
Standing Committee on Technology
Hong Kong Bar Association
Gilt Chambers
Committee Member
Standing Committee on Technology
Hong Kong Bar Association
Ms Joyce CHENG
Council Member and Chairperson of In-House Lawyers Committee
The Law Society of Hong Kong
The Law Society of Hong Kong
Professor Bakhshillo KHODJAEV
Rector
Tashkent State University of Law
Tashkent State University of Law
Mr WONG Tsz Hei
PCLL Student
City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
Mr Franklin KOO
Representative
South China International Arbitration Center (Hong Kong)
South China International Arbitration Center (Hong Kong)
16:55 - 17:05
Closing Remarks
Speaker
Dr The Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP
Deputy Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong Mediation Lecture 2026
Venue:
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
23rd Floor, Gloucester Tower, 15 Queen’s Road Central
23rd Floor, Gloucester Tower, 15 Queen’s Road Central
Time (HK Time):
18:00 - 20:00
Mode:
Hybrid (in person and virtual)
Language:
English
CPD Points:
CPD points from the Law Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited are being applied for
Co-organizer(s):
Registration:
Provisional Programme
18:00 - 18:45
Registration and Cocktail Reception
18:45 - 18:50
Welcome Remarks
Speaker
The Hon Paul LAM Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
18:50 - 20:00
Upholding Standards for the Global Capital of Mediation Inside and Outside the Courts: HKMAAL’s Journey and Evolving Role
A robust, credible and accountable mediation profession plays a significant role in ensuring the quality of mediation services and underpins Hong Kong’s standing as a Global Capital of Mediation.
The Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (“HKMAAL”) was established as a premier, industry-led accreditation body undertaking both mediator accreditation and regulatory functions for Hong Kong. This lecture traces HKMAAL’s journey, from its establishment, through its recent efforts to strengthen professional standards and public confidence in the mediation profession, to its evolving role in performing statutory mediator appointment functions envisaged under the proposed legislative amendments.
The lecture will also consider some court cases that develop the jurisprudence regarding mediation in Hong Kong.
Speaker
Ms Queenie Lau SC
Council Member and Chairperson of Appointments Committee
Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited
Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited
The Second Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao Greater Bay Area Lawyers Forum
Rule of Law & Legal Innovation in the GBA: Bridging Legal Talents, Fostering Synergy
Venue:
HKCEC N201
Time (HK Time):
09:00 - 16:30
Mode:
Hybrid (in person and virtual)
Language:
Putonghua / Cantonese / English (with simultaneous interpretation)
Supporting Organisation:
GBA Lawyers Organization
CPD Points:
4.5 points have been accredited by the Law Society of Hong Kong (for in-person participants only)
ALE Points:
1 General ALE point has been accredited by the Hong Kong Bar Association. A pupil may obtain 1 General point for a full day’s attendance, subject to a maximum of 3 points for the entire Hong Kong Legal Week (for in-person participants only)
Provisional Programme
Morning Session
09:00 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 10:25
Opening Session and Keynote Speech
Opening Remarks
Speaker
The Hon Paul LAM Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Opening Remarks and Keynote Speech
Opening Remarks
Speaker
Mr CHANG Cheong
Chief of Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice
The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region of The People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region of The People’s Republic of China
Opening Remarks
Speaker
Mr CHEN Xudong
Director-General
Department of Justice of Guangdong Province
Department of Justice of Guangdong Province
10:25 - 10:40
Thematic Sharing 1: Leveraging Scheme Regularisation to Advance the Profession - Work of the GBA Lawyers Organization and Development Prospects for GBA Lawyers
Speaker
Mr Vincent TSO Shiu Kei
President
The GBA Lawyers Organization
The GBA Lawyers Organization
10:40 - 10:55
Thematic Sharing 2: Legal Talents and Professional Integration in the GBA - Practices and Development of Hong Kong Legal Practitioners and Law Firms
Speaker
Ms Careen WONG Hau Yan
Vice-President
The Law Society of Hong Kong
The Law Society of Hong Kong
10:55 - 11:10
Thematic Sharing 3: The Role of Hong Kong Legal Practitioners in GBA Dispute Resolution - Opportunities in Cross-Border Litigation and Arbitration
Speaker
Mr Martin WONG Wing Hoi, SC
Honorary Secretary & Treasurer
The Hong Kong Bar Association
The Hong Kong Bar Association
11:10 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 12:45
Panel Discussion: The Practice and Emerging Opportunities for GBA Lawyers in Enterprises’ Cross-border Development
Moderator
Mr Richard KHAW, SC, JP
Co-Chairman
The Standing Committee on Mainland Affairs of the Hong Kong Bar Association
Barrister
Temple Chambers
The Standing Committee on Mainland Affairs of the Hong Kong Bar Association
Barrister
Temple Chambers
Speakers
(1) Cross-border Commercial Litigation: Professional Approaches to Complex and Practical Experience
Dr William WONG Ming Fung, SC, BBS, JP
Barrister
Des Voeux Chambers
Des Voeux Chambers
(2) Harnessing Technology for Cross-Border Enterprise Development: Law Tech Innovation and Cooperation in Hong Kong
Ms Heidi CHUI Hoi Yee
Vice-President
The GBA Lawyers Organization
Partner
Stevenson, Wong & Co. (In association with AllBright Law (Hong Kong) Offices LLP)
The GBA Lawyers Organization
Partner
Stevenson, Wong & Co. (In association with AllBright Law (Hong Kong) Offices LLP)
(3) Green Finance, Data Compliance and Cross-Border Investment Review: Policy Trends and Legal Practice
Dr SHAN Tao
Director
The International Trade Law Committee of the Guangdong Lawyers Association
The International Trade Law Committee of the Guangdong Lawyers Association
Afternoon Session
14:45 - 15:30
GBA Mediation: Mock Mediation
Representatives of Hong Kong:
Professor Josephine MA
Vice-Chairperson
Hong Kong Mediation Council Limited
GBA Mediator (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Mediation Council Limited
GBA Mediator (Hong Kong)
Ms Monica ZHANG
Business Development Manager
eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre
GBA Mediator (Hong Kong)
eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre
GBA Mediator (Hong Kong)
Representatives of the Mainland:
Mr Tony LAI
Founding Partner
Long An Law Firm Shenzhen Office
Mediator
Benchmark International Mediation Center
Long An Law Firm Shenzhen Office
Mediator
Benchmark International Mediation Center
Ms Juan WANG
Senior Partner
Guangdong Zhuo Jian Law Firm
Mediator
Hetao International Commercial Mediation Center
Guangdong Zhuo Jian Law Firm
Mediator
Hetao International Commercial Mediation Center
Representatives of Macao:
Ms VONG Sok Hei Rosita
Secretary-General
World Trade Center Macau Arbitration Center
GBA Mediator (Macao)
World Trade Center Macau Arbitration Center
GBA Mediator (Macao)
Ms Silvia LOU Sio Fong
Vice-President
Advisory Committee of the Arbitration Center of the Macau Lawyers Association
GBA Mediator (Macao)
Advisory Committee of the Arbitration Center of the Macau Lawyers Association
GBA Mediator (Macao)
15:30 - 16:20
Mock Mediation Debrief and Operational Overview of the GBA Cross-Boundary Disputes Mediation Model Rules
Moderator
Ms Cecilia LAU
Counsel
Deacons
GBA Mediator (Hong Kong)
Deacons
GBA Mediator (Hong Kong)
Speakers
Professor Josephine MA
Vice-Chairperson
Hong Kong Mediation Council Limited
GBA Mediator (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Mediation Council Limited
GBA Mediator (Hong Kong)
Mr Tony LAI
Founding Partner
Long An Law Firm Shenzhen Office
Mediator
Benchmark International Mediation Center
Long An Law Firm Shenzhen Office
Mediator
Benchmark International Mediation Center
Ms VONG Sok Hei Rosita
Secretary-General
World Trade Center Macau Arbitration Center
GBA Mediator (Macao)
World Trade Center Macau Arbitration Center
GBA Mediator (Macao)
16:20 - 16:30
Closing Remarks
Speaker
Dr The Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP
Deputy Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
