The webinar will explain the new deal on legal costs in arbitration for Hong Kong, the rationale behind the reform, and the flexibility this provides for both clients and their lawyers in whether and how to pursue, and more importantly, finance meritorious claims through arbitration. Two of the speakers, Kathryn and Briana, are co-chairs of the Law Reform Commission sub-committee, set up to consider whether reform was needed in this area. They are considered thought leaders in this area, and are well-placed to speak to this topic. Tomas is based in Singapore, and is leading the discussion behind similar changes in Singapore. He will speak to Singapore's regime, and contrast Singapore and Hong Kong with other globally-recognised disputes hubs. The discussion will also look at pricing and risk more generally, and different ways to structure and price the legal costs of arbitration. This is a trending topic in the region, and in-house counsel will be expected to be on top of current events. We look forward to the discussion.
SPEAKERS:
Kathryn Sanger
Partner, HSF
Kathryn advises clients on complex international arbitration proceedings in Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, she has over 20 years' experience of advising clients on arbitration and litigation proceedings in Asia Pacific across a wide range of industries and locations, with particular strengths in financial services, M&A, energy and in China-related matters. Her arbitration skills and reputation in China matters are enhanced by her ability to speak and read Mandarin Chinese. She was a Council Member of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) between 2008 and 2019. Between 2013 and 2018, Kathryn chaired the HKIAC appointments committee, and she has also served on its rules and proceedings committee, and was a member of its rules drafting committees. Until December 2021, Kathryn also served on the HKIAC's finance and administration committee. Kathryn has been appointed to co-chair a new sub-committee of the Hong Kong Law Reform Commission on outcome-related fees for arbitration, and she is a member of the Hong Kong Third Party Funding Advisory Board. Kathryn also sits regularly as an arbitrator, is listed on the HKIAC's Panel of Arbitrators, and is a member of the Users Council of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. She is admitted to practice in Hong Kong, and in England and Wales, and has a diploma in PRC law.
Tomas Furlong
Tomas is a partner in our Southeast Asia disputes practice. He has a broad commercial practice covering arbitration and cross-border litigation, with a focus on the energy and TMT sectors. He has recent experience of commercial fraud, joint venture, contract and investment treaty claims. Tomas acts as counsel (advocate) and arbitrator and has experience of matters under the SIAC, HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, ICSID and CIETAC arbitration rules. Tomas speaks regularly on conditional and contingency fee arrangements and third-party funding in Asia. He co-leads a global project to help our clients by leveraging our data and insight as a firm to predict outcomes and costs in disputes. This experience also allows us to offer bespoke pricing and increases our ability to take risk on the outcome of disputes. “Tomas Furlong garners praise as ‘a measured and persuasive advocate’ who is ‘in the detail and extremely diligent’” (Who’s Who Legal, Arbitration Future Leaders 2022). “Tomas Furlong is experienced in the TMT and energy sectors as well as disputes relating to private equity and sovereign fund investments” (Legal 500 2022, Singapore International Arbitration, Next Generation Partner and Tier 1 practice).
Briana Young
Foreign Legal Consultant, HSF
Briana has almost 20 years' experience in international arbitration, first as counsel and now as a foreign legal consultant and professional support consultant in Herbert Smith Freehills' Greater China international arbitration team. She is also an experienced tribunal secretary, and sits as arbitrator. Briana is a senior member of the Herbert Smith Freehills team and an expert in international arbitration law and procedure. She speaks and teaches on a range of arbitration topics, as well as writing articles, legal briefings and other publications. Briana is Vice Chair of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Chair of the HKIAC Proceedings Committee, and a member of the committee responsible for drafting the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules 2013 and 2018. She is on the Editorial Boards of Practical Law and Practical Law China. Briana co-chairs the Hong Kong Law Reform Commission's sub-committee on outcome-related fee structures in arbitration. She also co-chaired HKIAC’s Task Force on Third Party Funding in Arbitration, and writes and speaks frequently on arbitration funding.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration
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On the back of a bullish cryptocurrency market, and with the promise of a future dominated by non-fungible tokens, Web 3.0 and the metaverse - many businesses, investors, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts have dived headfirst into these emerging areas.
Amidst the hype and the news – what legal issues are arising from these areas? In this webinar, we will cover some of these issues – including:
Hoi Tak Leung
Hoi is counsel in Ashurst's Digital Economy practice, based in Hong Kong and working across Asia. He has a wealth of experience on technology and IP-related matters across Asia. He has advised a broad spectrum of clients from international corporations to startups, spanning from TMT to other sectors such as financial services, insurance, entertainment, education and retail.
Hoi’s practice includes advising on:
Hoi works closely with the Ashurst Advance team – with a particular interest in bringing to clients legal service innovation in technology (including automation of legal tasks and smart contracts-related developments), processes and resources. He writes frequently, and is regularly quoted by the media, on technology law-related topics.
Hoi has been named by Legal 500 as a Rising Star lawyer, and by Chambers Asia Pacific as a Recognised Practitioner in technology law.
Date: Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00pm
Location: Zoom - Webinar links will be sent upon registration
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A new listing regime for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) has taken effect on 1 January 2022. Furthermore, the Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Securities and Futures Commission have recently approved an amendment to Chapter 17 of the Listing Rules concerning share schemes which will become effective on 1 January 2023. To give in-house counsels an overview of the new listing regime for SPACs and the Chapter 17 amendment, Partner Mr. Felix Miao and Counsel Ms. Jenny Li, two seasoned legal practitioners from Miao & Co (in association with Han Kun Law Offices), are hosting a seminar. On the SPAC side, the seminar will cover some technicalities of SPAC listing and de-SPAC transactions, as well as walk the attendees through a case study of Hong Kong SPAC application. On the Chapter 17 amendment side, the seminar will cover the major changes introduced by the amendment and the transitional arrangements in place. In-house counsels wishing to keep abreast of the latest legal developments are most welcomed to attend the seminar.
Felix Miao
Mr. Miao has advised on numerous equity and debt capital market transactions involving Chinese and Hong Kong corporate issuers and international underwriters, including global offerings and listings and bond offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, initial public offerings and secondary offerings registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and rights issues and share placements.
Mr. Miao has professional expertise and practical experiences in licence applications for carrying out multiple regulated activities with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Insurance Authority and other regulatory institutions, as well as the acquisition of target companies which hold licences for carrying out multiple regulated activities. In addition, Mr. Miao is a corporate finance specialist recognized by the Hong Kong Securities Institute and is also a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors and the Hong Kong Securities Association.
Jenny Li
Ms. Li is experienced in the fields of corporate finance. She represents issuers and underwriters in Hong Kong IPOs covering a wide spectrum of industries, including retail, property management, fintech, manufacturing and shipping. She advises Hong Kong, PRC and multinational clients on their mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and takeovers. Ms. Li also gives advice to Hong Kong public companies on corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters.
Ms. Li was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 2014 and has passed the National Judicial Examination (PRC Bar Examination) in 2008.
Date:
Tuesday, 6 September, 2022
Time:
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm- Registration & Light Refreshments
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Presentation by Han Kun Law Lawyers
Location:
Lounge, Level 19, Two Chinachem Central, No. 26 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong.
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CPD points have been applied.
