Webinar for Hainan and Hong Kong Lawyers
by Hainan Lawyers Association and The Law Society of Hong Kong
The "Webinar for Hainan and Hong Kong Lawyers" was jointly organized by the Hainan Lawyers Association and The Law Society of Hong Kong. Held on February 28, 2024, the event focused on strengthening exchanges and cooperation to achieve mutual development between legal professionals in Hainan and Hong Kong. Over 300 lawyers from both regions participated in this collaborative initiative.
Key topics included the extensive experience of Hong Kong lawyers in handling cross-border and multilateral legal issues, aligning with the Mainland's need for foreign-related legal expertise. The webinar featured keynote speeches from Mr. Tong Cheng, Director of Hainan Lawyers Work Bureau, and Mr. Raymond Yip, Chief Representative of Hainan International Economic Development Bureau in Hong Kong. Seasoned lawyers from both regions shared insights during thematic sessions.
Notable speakers from Hong Kong included Dr. Thomas So, Chairman of eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre; Careen Wong, Council Member and Chairlady of the Standing Committee on Standards & Development; Neville Cheng, Council Member and Vice-Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee (GCLAC); and GCLAC Members Daniel Leung and William Ling. The event was moderated by GCLAC Member Stanley Chan and Ms. He Liuqing, Director of the Foreign-related and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Professional Committee of the Hainan Lawyers Association.
This webinar was particularly beneficial for legal professionals interested in cross-border legal practices and those seeking to enhance collaboration between Hainan and Hong Kong. It provided a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring opportunities for mutual growth in the legal sector.
Speakers(11)
C. M. Chan
President at The Law Society of Hong Kong
C. M. Chan is the President of The Law Society of Hong Kong, leading initiatives to enhance the legal profession's role in cross-border legal matters.
Careen Wong
Council Member and Chairlady of Standing Committee on Standards & Development at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Careen Wong is a Council Member and Chairlady of the Standing Committee on Standards & Development at The Law Society of Hong Kong, focusing on professional standards and development.
Daniel Leung
Member at Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong
Daniel Leung is a member of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee at The Law Society of Hong Kong, contributing to legal exchanges between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Dr. Thomas So
Chairman at eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre
Dr. Thomas So is the Chairman of eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre, specializing in online dispute resolution mechanisms.
Fu Qiongfen
President at Hainan Lawyers Association
Fu Qiongfen is the President of the Hainan Lawyers Association, leading initiatives to strengthen legal cooperation between Hainan and Hong Kong.
He Liuqing
Director at Foreign-related and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Professional Committee, Hainan Lawyers Association
He Liuqing is the Director of the Foreign-related and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Professional Committee at the Hainan Lawyers Association, facilitating international legal exchanges.
Neville Cheng
Council Member and Vice-Chairman of Greater China Legal Affairs Committee at The Law Society of Hong Kong
Neville Cheng serves as a Council Member and Vice-Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee at The Law Society of Hong Kong, promoting legal affairs in the Greater China region.
Raymond Yip
Chief Representative at Hainan International Economic Development Bureau in Hong Kong
Raymond Yip is the Chief Representative of the Hainan International Economic Development Bureau in Hong Kong, facilitating economic collaborations between Hainan and Hong Kong.
Stanley Chan
Member at Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong
Stanley Chan is a member of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee at The Law Society of Hong Kong, moderating discussions on legal collaboration between Hainan and Hong Kong.
Tong Cheng
Director at Hainan Lawyers Work Bureau
Tong Cheng serves as the Director of the Hainan Lawyers Work Bureau, overseeing the development and regulation of legal practices in Hainan.
William Ling
Member at Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong
William Ling is a member of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee at The Law Society of Hong Kong, focusing on cross-border legal cooperation.
Event Details
- Date
- February 28, 2024
- Location
- Virtual
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals from Hainan and Hong Kong
- Attendees
- Over 300 participants