GBA Young Lawyers Forum
GBA Young Lawyers Forum

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Introduction

Jointly organised by The Law Society of Hong Kong and the Department of Justice (“DoJ”), the GBA Young Lawyers Forum (“the Forum”) will be held under the theme “Building a Future Together under GBA Opportunities” on 9 November 2023 from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm as part of the Hong Kong Legal Week 2023.

The Forum comprises a main forum where prominent speakers are invited to discuss the roles of legal professionals in building a law-based business environment, and how to work with enterprises in the GBA with a view to managing risks and seizing business opportunities. Meanwhile, young lawyers will share their experiences and expectations in relation to practising in the GBA at an interactive session.

Theme
Building a Future Together under GBA Opportunities


 

     
Date
9 November 2023 (Thursday)
 
Time
14:00 - 17:30
Format
Hybrid
(Physical venue: N201, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
 
     
Language
Putonghua / Cantonese / English (Simultaneous Interpretation available)
 
CPD Points
3 CPD points will be accredited (Applicable to members of The Law Society of Hong Kong; in-person participation only)
 
Registration Fee
Free of Charge

 


Programme

Time (HKT) Programme
14:00 - 14:05
GBA Young Lawyers Forum

Opening Speech

Speaker(s):

14:05 - 15:35
Main Forum: Planning Strategy – Strategic positioning and roles of legal professionals in the Greater Bay Area

The 14th Five-Year Plan supports Hong Kong to establish itself as the centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region. The main forum will invite prominent political and business representatives to discuss the roles of legal professionals in building a law-based business environment, and how to work with enterprises in the GBA with a view to managing risks and seizing business opportunities.

Thematic Sharing:

  • Mr. FANG Jianming
    Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Moderator:

  • Dr. James WONG, BBS, JP
    Chairman of the Organising Committee of the GBA Young Lawyers Forum and Vice-Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong

Speaker(s):

15:35 - 15:50
Break
15:50 - 17:25
Interactive session: Understanding the three jurisdictions – Embracing opportunities and realising dreams in the GBA

Young people are our future. Rapid development of the GBA provides unprecedented opportunities for young lawyers in Hong Kong and Macao to pursue legal practices unique to the GBA and gain valuable legal experience. The GBA development also facilitates exchanges and interaction among young lawyers in the region, enabling them to forge new friendships and creating joint work opportunities for them. In this interactive session, young legal representatives from the three regions will be invited to share their experience and expectations in relation to practising in the GBA.

Thematic Sharing - Embracing opportunities and realising dreams in the GBA

Moderator:

  • Ms. Beryl WU 
    Member of 2023 Law Week Organising Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong

Speaker(s):

  • Ms. Sharon TAM
    Chairlady of Greater China Young Solicitors Sub-Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong
  • Mr. GAO Chao
    Young representative from Guangdong Lawyers Association
  • Ms. CHAO Sio Ngan
    Young representative from Macau Lawyers Association
17:25 - 17:30
Closing Remarks  

Speaker(s):

  • Mr. Roden TONG
    Vice-President and Chairman of Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, The Law Society of Hong Kong