The 32nd LAWASIA Conference, themed "Harmonisation through Synergy," was jointly organized by The Law Society of Hong Kong and LAWASIA. This annual event, held from November 6 to 8, 2019, in Hong Kong, brought together over 600 legal practitioners from 30 jurisdictions to discuss regional developments in law.
The conference covered a wide range of topics, including alternative dispute resolution, the Belt and Road Initiative, cross-border issues and investment, technology and data protection, intellectual property, human rights, sports law, and the role of in-house lawyers. These sessions aimed to promote the administration of justice and facilitate the sharing of legal knowledge within the region.
Notable highlights included the Opening Ceremony at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, attended by distinguished guests such as The Hon. Matthew Cheung, Acting Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; The Hon. Geoffrey Ma, Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of the HKSAR; and The Hon. Teresa Cheng, Secretary for Justice of the Government of the HKSAR. Additionally, the Welcome Reception & LAWASIA Cup at the Happy Valley Racecourse featured a horse race titled "LAWASIA Cup," marking a first in the conference's history.
The conference provided an exceptional opportunity for networking, fostering existing relationships, and developing new ones among legal professionals. It was particularly beneficial for lawyers, judges, jurists, and legal organizations interested in cross-jurisdictional knowledge exchange and regional legal developments.
Speakers(17)
Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor
President at The Malaysian Bar
Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor was the President of The Malaysian Bar at the time of the conference.
Arthur Moses SC
President at Law Council of Australia
Arthur Moses SC, President of the Law Council of Australia, participated in the 32nd LAWASIA Annual Conference in Hong Kong.
Charlotte Stubbs
Policy Lawyer (International) at Law Council of Australia
Charlotte Stubbs, Policy Lawyer (International) at the Law Council of Australia, participated in the 32nd LAWASIA Annual Conference in Hong Kong.
Chooi Jing Yen
Lawyer at Thuraisingam
Chooi Jing Yen attended the 32nd LAWASIA Conference as a recipient of the Law Society’s sponsorship for young lawyers.
Jonathan Smithers
CEO at Law Council of Australia
Jonathan Smithers, CEO of the Law Council of Australia, attended the 32nd LAWASIA Annual Conference in Hong Kong.
Justin Dowd
Director at Watts McCray Lawyers
Justin Dowd, Director at Watts McCray Lawyers, was re-elected as Vice President of LAWASIA during the conference.
Mr. Christopher Leong
President at LAWASIA
Mr. Christopher Leong served as the President of LAWASIA during the 32nd LAWASIA Conference.
Mr. Chunghwan Choi
President-Elect at LAWASIA
Mr. Chunghwan Choi served as the President-Elect of LAWASIA during the 32nd LAWASIA Conference.
Ms. Melissa Pang
President at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Ms. Melissa Pang was the President of The Law Society of Hong Kong and delivered the opening remarks at the conference.
Ong Eu Jin
Partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Ong Eu Jin, a partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, moderated the Banking & Finance Session, focusing on fintech and cryptocurrencies.
Raphael Tay Choon Tien
Chair at LAWASIA Moot Standing Committee
Raphael Tay Choon Tien chaired the LAWASIA Moot Standing Committee and oversaw the 14th LAWASIA International Moot Competition during the conference.
S. Saravana Kumar
Partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
S. Saravana Kumar, a partner at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, moderated and spoke at the Taxation Session, discussing taxation of the digital economy.
Simon Davis
President at The Law Society of England and Wales
Simon Davis served as the President of The Law Society of England and Wales during the conference.
The Hon Geoffrey Ma Tao-li
Chief Justice at Court of Final Appeal of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The Hon Geoffrey Ma Tao-li was the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of the conference.
The Hon Matthew Cheung Kin-chung
Acting Chief Executive at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The Hon Matthew Cheung Kin-chung served as the Acting Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during the 32nd LAWASIA Conference.
The Hon Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah
Secretary for Justice at Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The Hon Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah served as the Secretary for Justice of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during the event.
Yuri Suzuki
Partner at Atsumi & Sakai
Yuri Suzuki, a partner at Atsumi & Sakai, spoke on the panel 'Fintech, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offering' during the conference.
Event Details
- Date
- November 6-8, 2019
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, judges, jurists, legal organizations
- Attendees
- Over 600 participants from 30 jurisdictions