GBA/China Series

[Webinar] Hong Kong's Perspective on Cross-Border Litigations

Overview

Cross-border litigations have become increasingly prevalent, particularly in the PRC-Hong Kong space, with growing numbers of investors and licensed corporations operating across jurisdictions. This webinar explores key legal considerations, emerging trends, and recent developments that are shaping cross-border litigations from a Hong Kong law perspective.

By understanding these critical elements, participants will be well-prepared to navigate the evolving landscape, manage potential risks, and address the operational challenges associated with cross-border disputes in the financial services industry.

Content

1. The meaning of Cross-border Litigations
2. Why Cross-border Litigations are prevalence in recent years?
3. Practical concern in respect of Cross-border Litigations (from a Hong Kong law perspective)
4. Recent update in respect of PRC-Hong Kong Cross-Border Litigation

Who should attend

The webinar targets legal and compliance practitioners, risk managers, executives, managers-in-charge, and industry professionals who are interested in this topic.

Speaker/Course Instructor

Jacky CHA
Mr Jacky Cha Ho Wa is a Senior Consultant at Messrs. Eddie Lee & Co.

Mr Cha has over 7 years of experience in the legal profession in Hong Kong. Mr Cha was admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong in October 2018. Mr Cha was accredited as a General Mediator by the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited and as an Accredited Trust Practitioner by the Hong Kong Trustees’ Association.

Mr Cha obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree all from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Mr Cha is pursuing a Doctoral degree in Business Administration at the Swiss Business School.

On the corporate side, Mr Cha is an independent non-executive director of WK Group (Holdings) Limited (stock code: 2535.HK) and Skyline Builders Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: SKBL) and was an independent non-executive director of Vision International Holdings Ltd (currently known as Ficus Technology Holdings Limited) (stock code: 8107.HK) and China Oil Gangran Energy Group Holdings Limited (currently known as Century Energy International Holdings Limited) (stock code: 8132.HK).

Mr Cha has been serving as a part-time lecturer at the HKUSPACE Community College since September 2022.

Details

Code
TSBGB25000901
Date & Time
Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025 (12:00PM - 1:30PM)
Venue
Virtual Platform
Relevant Subject
Type 1 - Dealing in securities
Type 2 - Dealing in futures contracts
Type 3 - Leveraged foreign exchange trading
Type 4 - Advising on securities
Type 5 - Advising on futures contracts
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New
Language
English
Hours
SFC:1.50, PWMA:1.50
Fees
All Member: HK$435
Staff of Corporate Member: HK$435
Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong (HKCSA): HK$610
Non-Member: HK$870
HKSI Institute Staff: HK$0
Honorary Fellow Member: HK$0