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Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) plans to modernize  both the logic and the infrastructure of the Hong Kong IPO settlement process, HKEX expects that the introduction of a newly developed platform  FINI (Fast Interface for New Issuance)  will shorten the time gap between IPO pricing and trading. This will give investors quicker access to new listings, reduce market risk and improve efficiency for all parties involved. HKEX plans to roll out FINI in Q4 2022, the new platform for IPO market participants and regulatory authorities to interact seamlessly, allowing new shares to start trading as soon as “T+2”.

The webinar will discuss the key implications of the New Hong Kong IPO Settlement process under FINI. 

SPEAKER:

Catharine Wong
Head of Share Registry & Issuer Services, Tricor Group| Chairman of the Federation of Share Registrars Limited

Catharine heads the Tricor Share Registry & Issuer Services and is responsible for steering strategic initiatives to scale up business opportunities and overseeing daily operations.

Prior to joining Tricor, Catharine was the Head of Depository and Nominee Services in HKEX, responsible for overseeing the daily operation and business development of all the depository, IPO and corporate action processes in HKEX. Highlights include implementation of the China Stock Connect, re-engineering key processes in the Central Clearing and Settlement System and leading the discussion on the Uncertificated Securities Market (USM) operation model.

Catharine works across the global securities industry for more than 25 years and has held various operations, client relations and business management positions in major international banks.  Catharine is the Chairman of the Federation of Share Registrars Limited (FSR) and a member of USM Working Group led by the Joint Working Group, including Securities and Futures Commission, HKEX and FSR.  

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.  Please note you need to be logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD points. Unfortunately, points cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone link. 

In July 2021, Ms. Claudia Salomon became the President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration, the first woman President of the ICC Court in its almost 100-year history. A priority of her presidency is to engage more effectively with senior in-house lawyers and to ensure that they are as well-informed as possible about the services ICC Arbitration has to offer.  

SPEAKER:

Ms. Claudia Salomon
President, ICC Court of Arbitration

Claudia Salomon is widely recognized as one of the leading arbitration practitioners of her generation. She is known for her sound judgment, effective case management and ability to quickly reach the crux of an issue.

In July 2021, Ms. Salomon became the President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration, the first woman President of the ICC Court in its almost 100-year history.

Claudia was formerly Partner and Global Co-Chair of Latham & Watkins’ International Arbitration Practice, where she was engaged in some of the most complex, high value and significant disputes. She has acted as arbitrator and counsel in arbitrations around the globe, under all of the major arbitral rules, governed by common law and civil law.

Claudia is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She is the co-editor of Choice of Venue in International Arbitration, published by Oxford University Press.

Claudia is a member of the New York Bar and a solicitor in England and Wales. She graduated from Harvard Law School, cum laude, and Brandeis University, summa cum laude with honors. She also studied at Somerville College, Oxford University.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.  Please note you need to be logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD points. Unfortunately, points cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone link.

The special purpose acquisition company (or SPAC) is a phenomenon which has dominated the public capital markets in the US over the last two years, while the SGX has recently permitted SPAC listings and HKEX will follow suit from 1 January 2022. SPACs have had, and are set to continue to have, a significant impact for capital markets and M&A lawyers throughout Asia. The seminar will consider the offshore aspects of SPACs and, in particular, de-SPAC business combination deals in Asia, with a focus on Cayman law structuring and practice point considerations and case studies. The seminar will include a brief recap on SPAC structures more generally and will also briefly discuss the use of Bermuda, BVI and other offshore vehicles in the de-SPAC context.
SPEAKERS:

A person in a suit and tie Description automatically generated with medium confidenceNicholas Davies

Nick is a partner in Walkers' Corporate and Investment Funds group based in Hong Kong and advises clients on Bermuda, BVI and Cayman law matters across the Asia-Pacific region.

Nick focuses his practice on corporate and capital markets transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, take privates, joint ventures, de-SPAC business combinations, equity and debt investment structures and corporate governance matters. Nick frequently advises on public and private securities offerings, including IPOs and SPAC listings, DCM matters and structured finance. He also applies his broad equity and debt transactional experience to assist clients with restructuring mandates.

A person in a suit and tie Description automatically generated with medium confidenceWilliam Lee

William is a counsel in the Walkers' Corporate and Investment Funds Group. William specialises in corporate work including mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.

Prior to joining Walkers William worked in the Corporate department of Mishcon de Reya in London, where he advised corporate clients and high net worth individuals on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions and general corporate matters.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, 20 January 2022

Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.  Please note you need to be logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD points. Unfortunately, points cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone link. 

It is our great honour that Secretary for Justice Ms. Teresa Cheng, GBM, GBS SC, JP has agreed to give a presentation on "Opportunities to Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolutions sectors under the 14th Five-year Plan and the GBA development".

There are only limited seats available for this seminar, please do register at your earliest. If for any reason, you can't make it to this event please do cancel your registration by logging in to your member profile or email us at eventshk@accglobal.com. Your assistance in cancelling early will allow us to include other members on the waiting list to take up your slot.

Kindly note that all participants should wear face masks during the whole event and no food and drinks are allowed; temperature checking and use of 'LeaveHomeSafe' app is required at the entrance.

 

This seminar covers the following: 

  • Brief Introduction to the Greater Bay Area, what is it and what is it intended to achieve in the field of finance, business and commerce?  How does the GBA fit within the objectives set out in the 14th Five Year Plan?
  • What strategies and policies have been, or are intended to be, implemented in Guangdong, HKSAR and Macao SAR to achieve these objectives?
  • How will the different legal systems within the GBA interact in cross jurisdictional transactions?
  • Dispute resolution in the GBA.  Are/will parties be free to choose the laws of any of the GBA jurisdictions as the governing law of transactions, and what will be the procedures for enforcement of court judgments and arbitral awards obtained in one GBA jurisdiction in the others?
  • How successful have the pilot measures for Hong Kong and Macao legal practitioners to obtain mainland practice qualifications been so far, and is it envisaged the scheme will be expanded?  What have the main practice areas been for Hong Kong lawyers in Guangdong, and mainland lawyers in Hong Kong been so far?  What additional skill sets would Hong Kong qualified lawyers need in order successfully to take advantage of the opportunities to practise in other GBA jurisdictions?

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Time:
12:30 pm- 1:00 pm- Registration & Networking
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm- Presentation & Q&A session

Location:
Department of Justice
1/F, Main Wing, Justice Place, 18 Lower Albert Road, Central (See Map for directions)

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.

In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the prohibitions against anti-competitive horizontal and vertical agreements, and issues around the exchange of commercially sensitive information. These principles will be applied in the practical context of common commercial arrangements such as distribution agreements.

SPEAKERS:

A close-up of a person smiling Description automatically generatedAdelaide Luke

Partner and Head of Competition – Asia
Herbert Smith Freehills, Hong Kong

Adelaide Luke leads the firm's Competition, Regulation and Trade practice in Asia, and is based in Hong Kong. She is familiar with many of the competition law regimes in Asia, including China and various South East Asian countries, and has previously practiced in London and Brussels. 
Adelaide's practice encompasses all aspects of competition and antitrust law, including alleged abuses of dominance. She also specialises in international cartel investigations, and has appeared before the European Courts in Luxembourg on behalf of Asian clients. She has extensive experience managing multi-jurisdictional investigations and coordinating responses to different competition authorities. Her practice also encompasses merger control, joint venture arrangements, regulatory investigations, abuses of market power/dominance, and competition litigation. 

Adelaide has been ranked in leading legal directories for many years. Adelaide is currently ranked as "Leading Individual" in Chambers and Partners, and "Next Generation Partner" in Legal 500. She is qualified in Australia, Hong Kong, England and Wales, and Ireland.

A person in a suit and tie Description automatically generated with medium confidenceHoward Chan

Senior Associate- Herbert Smith Freehills, Hong Kong

Howard Chan is a Senior Associate in HSF's Competition, Regulation and Trade team in Hong Kong. He is an expert in the Hong Kong Competition Ordinance, and is familiar with many regimes around the world, including China, European Union and various South East Asian jurisdictions. Howard frequently advises on large, cross-border transactions, including on merger control aspects and on substantive competition law concerns. Howard has also advised many clients on internal and regulatory investigations, as well as compliance, particularly in relation to complex multi-jurisdictional matters. 

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Tuesday, 7 December 2021

Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.  Please note you need to be logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD points. Unfortunately, points cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone link. 

 

Join Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP) online to hear from 60+ heavyweight speakers and connect with worldwide IP professionals!

Participants will receive an e-certificate awarded by the organisers upon attending the forum.

Admission Tickets:

Standard Price- HKD 550 / USD 70
Special price - HKD 200 - for the 2- Day Online Conference (Association of the Corporate Counsel Hong Kong)

You will have an access to:

  • 2 days online conference with access to full programme 
  • Online networking with participants
  • OnspoTalk rountable sessions with industry veterans (Physical Sessions in Hong Kong)
  • One month video-on-demand after the event

For more details of the event, please click on the register button below.

This year, more than ever, has shown the importance of looking after our own mental health and wellbeing.  We are pleased to invite you to a very personal perspective on the issue of mental health and the impact it can have whether on someone in your team, someone you know or indeed yourself.

Jon East, who is a qualified lawyer with extensive in-house experience and currently working as a legal consultant, will be joining us to share his experience of mental ill health and his recovery. He will also be joined by his wife, Abi (who is an HR consultant with a background in change management), who will talk about her experiences of caring for someone who is experiencing mental health challenges. Both Jon and Abi will also share their perspectives on how line managers and work can support someone going through these challenges.

Jon and Abi East will be interviewed by Jonathan Warne, Partner at CMS UK. There will be an opportunity for questions on what will be an insightful and very open discussion about mental wellbeing and its importance to us all.

 

SPEAKERS:

A person in a suit Description automatically generated with low confidenceJonathan Warne

Jonathan Warne is one of the firm’s Practice Group Leaders and Head of International Disputes.

He has over 30 years of experience in handling complex domestic and cross border disputes. He is known for acting for international clients in significant multi-party jurisdictional matters. He has a track record of success supported by client feedback. 

Jonathan has worked extensively with General Counsel and has led a GC thought leadership initiative for over ten years. To date, eight substantive reports have been published, the most recent being, “Creating Connections, Bridging Gaps”.

Jonathan has featured in the leading legal directories for many years.

Legal 500 2021 list him in the Hall of Fame and describe him as “… is rightly regarded as a market leader. He has unrivalled experience in the conduct of “big ticket” commercial litigation. He has a superb tactical brain… and a keen sense of the commercial objectives and imperatives in a matter”.

Chambers and Partners 2021/2 describe him as “… a fantastic litigator." "He is commercial, pragmatic and very easy to deal with."

He is an Officer of the Inter Pacific Bar Association.

A person smiling for the camera Description automatically generated with low confidenceJon East

Jon qualified as a corporate finance lawyer at Eversheds in London in 1996, before moving in-house in 2000 where he worked in a number of industries before leaving to start work as a consultant in 2018. He is passionate about working to erode the stigma around mental health. 

 

 

A close-up of a person smiling Description automatically generatedAbigail East

Abi is a senior HR and change consultant with over 25 years’ experience who supports fellow HR professionals to help them deliver on their priorities. She is a strong advocate for helping communicate the lessons she learned in caring for someone suffering from mental health issues.

 

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.  Please note you need to be logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD points. Unfortunately, points cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone link. 

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Influencers, otherwise known locally as "Key Opinion Leaders" (KOLs), have been an internet phenomenon in recent years, attracting attention from marketers with the consumer traffic they bring.

The Hong Kong Association of Corporate Counsel is therefore pleased to invite you to join this informative presentation in collaboration with Baker McKenzie.

In this hybrid presentation, Baker McKenzie IPTech, Employment and Disputes lawyers will go over the tips and tricks when working with KOLs from a legal perspective. This includes the laws and regulations you need to be mindful of, the contract preparation that is imperative in steering towards a win-win outcome between brands as well as internet stars, crisis management, issues from an employment perspective, and future trends to look out for in influencer marketing.

Join us for a stimulating discussion to get tips on how to maximize influencer marketing while avoiding legal traps, followed by a networking session over drinks.

SPEAKERS:

A person wearing glasses Description automatically generated with low confidenceLoke-Khoon Tan
Partner, Intellectual Property, Asia Pacific Head of Consumer Good & Retail Group

Loke is a senior partner of Baker McKenzie’s award-winning Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group in Hong Kong and China. He leads the Consumer Goods & Retail (including Luxury and Fashion) Industry Practice in Asia Pacific. He is also the author of various IP publications including the trilogy of “Pirates in the Middle Kingdom" books. The 4th edition will be published in the near future.



A person in a suit and tie Description automatically generated with medium confidenceJonthan Isaacs
Partner, Head of China Employment Practice 

Jonathan heads the firm's China Employment Practice. He is experienced in advising multinational companies on all manner of employment issues in China, including overtime compliance, unions, workforce management, termination issues, and data privacy issues, as well as the employment aspects of M&A transactions in the PRC.



A person in a suit Description automatically generated with medium confidenceAndrew Sim
Partner, Intellectual Property

Andrew is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Hong Kong office and a member of the Firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group. He was the past Office Lead for the Consumer Goods and Retail Industry in Beijing and his practice includes product recall, consumer complaints, franchise recordals, product quality and advertising issues. He also heads the F&B industry initiative and is the Global Chair of the Plant Variety Rights (PVR) Practice.



A picture containing person, clothing, hairpiece Description automatically generatedRoberta Chan
Partner, Dispute Resolution

Roberta is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office and a member of our Dispute Resolution Group. She advises on all types of cross borders disputes, property related litigation as well as all aspects of commercial and corporate litigation including company and shareholder disputes, contract and tort claims.



A picture containing clothing, person, posing, hair Description automatically generatedHelen Pang
Associate, Intellectual Property

Helen is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Hong Kong office and a member of the Firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group. Her practice focuses on the enforcement of brand-related intellectual property rights in Hong Kong and China, especially on civil litigation and enforcement work involving trademarks, counterfeiting, patents and copyright. Helen also has experience providing advice on licensing and commercial IP issues and agreements.

 

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, 18 November 2021

In-person

Time:

6:00 pm to 6:30 pm- Registration of Attendees   
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm- Presentation by Baker & McKenzie lawyers
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm- Networking over drinks

Location:

Baker & McKenzie- 13th Floor, One Taikoo Place 979 Kings Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
(See MAP for directions)

Virtual

Time:  6:30 pm to 7:30pm

Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.  Please note you need to be logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD points. Unfortunately, points cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone link. 

At the crossroads of Privacy compliance we see the confluence of legal operations, information governance and data protection. The strategic decisions that have to made are a combination of legal policy and process and change management.

The speakers will discuss the relevancy of GDPR to Hong Kong and Chinese companies, the interplay between it and PDPO/PIPL. Additionally, we will review practical implementation and compliance steps, where technology and workflows can be used to improve on DSAR responsiveness, managing and implementing privacy policies, liaising with business units to survey data processes, data mapping and other functions required to build a cohesive strategy to tackle new regulatory changes.

SPEAKERS:

A person smiling for the camera Description automatically generated with medium confidencePeggy Chow

Peggy is a Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) lawyer specialising in data protection and cyber security laws in Asia.

Peggy advises on all types of data and cyber laws with particular focus on Hong Kong and mainland China. She is also familiar with the data and cyber regulatory landscape across Asia including Singapore. Based in Singapore, Peggy provides clients with a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all multi-jurisdiction and/or cross-border data protection law, data localisation and cybersecurity law issues in Asia. She also advises on the EU GDPR with particular focus on its implications to non-EU based businesses. 

Peggy holds the CIPP/A (Certified Information Privacy Professional/ Asia) qualification. Peggy has spoken at numerous conferences on Asia data protection and GDPR in the region.

Peggy has been recognised as (i) a Rising Star in APAC by IFLR in the privacy and data protection category in 2021; and (ii) an Expert in the Rising Stars Expert Guide for her work in privacy and data protection in 2020 and 2021. She was ranked as a Next Generation Lawyer in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide in 2017 and 2018.

She is qualified to practice Hong Kong laws and English laws, and a foreign registered lawyer in Singapore.  She is fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).


A person taking a selfie Description automatically generatedMahshid Rafizadeh (MBA BSc)

Mahshid is the International Director of Compliance & Security Consulting Services supporting Epiq clients on their migration opportunities, preparation, adoption and deployment of M365 Modern Workplace including their Information Governance, Security & Advance Compliance, Risk & Communication Management, Advanced eDiscovery, Microsoft Information Protection, Regulatory Compliances, GDPR, Modern Data Management including Data Classification, Protection and Loss Prevention.

As a business transformation and technology leader, I support our clients to identify and manage their regulatory and legal Information Governance by putting in place Compliance & Security strategy that allows them to protect their intellectual assets.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2021

Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.  Please note you need to be logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD points. Unfortunately, points cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone link. 

Mercator by Citco is pleased to invite you to our webinar addressing the use of technology to monitor subsidiary governance without even asking questions from your local teams or service providers. In addition, we will discuss how to set up a suitable framework and best practice that would result in time efficiencies, improved risk mitigation and enhanced control through transparency.

Discuss common challenges encountered by multinationals and how or what technology, such as electronic signature systems and entity and task management systems, have helped them overcome these. We will place heavy focus on implementation of technology and connectivity between other departments, such as tax, finance and HR, within their companies to achieve speeding up the pace of business, cost reduction and minimize manual mistakes.

Who will benefit from this seminar?

  1. In-house Counsel working for Multinational companies with complex subsidiary portfolios.
  2. In-house Counsel that are looking into digital transformation and support for Global Entity Portfolio Management
  3. In-house Counsel looking for efficiencies while maintaining a high governance standard.

SPEAKERS:

A person in a suit and tie Description automatically generated with medium confidenceKariem A. Abdellatif
Head of Mercator by Citco

As Head of Mercator, Kariem brings three decades of experience in the international corporate servicing sector, almost exclusively within Citco. A Dutch law graduate who got his start in Amsterdam, during his tenure at Citco, Kariem was posted to several overseas jurisdictions, returning to Europe in the early 2000’s. The experience gained overseas inspired him to set up a specialized Global Entity Portfolio Management service and technology platform for multinationals. Today, through a combination of its comprehensive infrastructure and specialized software, the Mercator by Citco solution is truly unique in its reach, spanning over 160 jurisdictions.

Kariem holds a Commercial and Civil Law Master’s degree from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam. He is currently based in Luxembourg.

A person in a suit and tie Description automatically generated with medium confidenceChris Butler- Mercator by Citco Leadership Team, Head of Client Services 

Chris Butler is Head of Operations of Mercator, a member of the global leadership team whose primarily responsibility is for client service and operations. In this role he oversees service delivery to clients around the world. Based in Vilnius, Lithuania he has over 30 years of professional services experience including almost 10 years working for Mercator by Citco, preceded by more than 10 years as an audit partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Chris is a Chartered Accountant by profession and holds an MA Hons degree from Oxford University. Outside his roles at PwC and Citco, Chris helped set up and was elected Chairman of the Board of the British Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania for multiple terms.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Webinar links will be sent upon registration

CPD Points: CPD points have been applied for.  Please note you need to be logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD points. Unfortunately, points cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone link. 

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