18th floor, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC Hong KongThe ACC Hong Kong Board of Directors invites you to the following presentation, hosted by Stephenson Harwood.
Food and drinks will be provided. 1 Law Society of Hong Kong CPD point has been applied for.
TOPIC: Implied terms – the return of the officious by stander
- Recent significant changes
- The “Belize Telecom” case and the newer “Marks & Spencer” authority
- The current approach to implied terms
- Consequences
Speakers
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Richard Wilmot
Partner Richard is a commercial disputes partner with over 20 years’ experience in Hong Kong. He advises a range of international and regional businesses and institutions typically representing banks, trading companies, commodity buyers, and shipowners. He has particular expertise in contracts for the sale and purchase, transportation, and storage of various commodities and, more recently, in relation to the trading of carbon credits. He is often involved in complex cross-border disputes in the Hong Kong courts and at arbitrations around the region. |
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Andrew Carpenter
Senior Associate Andrew is a corporate and commercial lawyer who has been based in Hong Kong since 2009, having previously practised in London. He is experienced in all areas of corporate and commercial work with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, particularly cross-border transactions, related due diligence, private equity, joint ventures and investment into Asia. He also specialises in advising on complex commercial agreements in a range of industries, including manufacturing, supply chain, technology, healthcare, leisure and entertainment. As part of his corporate practice, he is frequently called upon to advise on related employment matters, including advising on share options and other employee incentive schemes. Andrew is qualified as a solicitor in both England and Wales and Hong Kong. |
