Gathering in Hong Kong, Chasing the Dream Bay Area, Creating the Future Together - Zhiheng Lawyers' Hong Kong Visiting Tour was successfully held
In order to gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong's legal environment and development, accelerate the construction of a foreign-related legal service network, and promote exchanges and cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong legal professions. From January 7 to 8, 2024, more than 120 Zhiheng lawyers from all over the country gathered in Hong Kong for a two-day exchange and study in six teams.
Under the leadership of Zhiheng Hong Kong, Qianhai Executive Director (soon to be stationed) Gu Xiaoqing, Zhiheng Hong Kong Branch Registered Lawyer (soon to be stationed) Luo Baiyun, etc., they visited Chambers of Ronny Wong S.C., Zheng Huang Law Firm, Ke Wu Chen Law Firm, the Court of Final Appeal, the High Court and other places, and explored new opportunities and prospects for the cooperation and development of the legal service industry between the mainland and Hong Kong.
Visit Zheng Huang Law Firm
Zhiheng Hong Kong, Qianhai Executive Director (to be posted soon) Gu Xiaoqing
Luo Baiyun, Registered Lawyer of Zhiheng Hong Kong Branch (to be stationed soon)
Director Gu Xiaoqing expressed the purpose of the exchange activities during this trip, introduced the general situation of the legal service market in Hong Kong, and introduced the differences between the mainland lawyer system and the Hong Kong lawyer system, as well as the future development plan of Zhiheng Hong Kong, so that the participating lawyers could have a better understanding of the judicial environment in Hong Kong.
Director Yu Runhan
Director Yu Runhan of Cheng Huang Law Firm introduced the development of Hong Kong lawyers to the participating lawyers and discussed in depth the relevant issues of cooperation between Hong Kong lawyers and mainland lawyers. She said that as an international financial center, Hong Kong has a relatively mature legal service industry. Hong Kong has a legal system generally recognized by the world business community, judicial independence and an open legal service market. She hopes that the lawyers present can come to Hong Kong more in the future to communicate with Hong Kong lawyers and explore more cooperation opportunities between mainland and Hong Kong lawyers.
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Chambers of Ronny Wong S.C.
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Lawyer Zhiheng visited Chambers of Ronny Wong S.C., and Barrister Zhong Kaiting, Barrister Ho Shijing, and Barrister Ye Weifeng warmly received lawyer Zhiheng and his party. Barrister Zhong Kaiting visited lawyer Zhiheng in detail to introduce the types of lawyers in Hong Kong, and expounded the professional scope of barristers and solicitors, and exchanged views on how to further promote the integration and convergence of legal rules between the two places, the similarities and differences in the types and management models of law firms, and the understanding of judicial data between the two places.
In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the two sides introduced themselves to each other. Both sides expressed the hope that they could deepen understanding, communicate closely, establish strategic cooperative relations, and jointly contribute to the construction of the rule of law in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Visit to Crawford & Chen Law Firm
Lawyer Huang Liwen
Drawing on his own experience in legal practice, Lawyer Huang Liwen introduced the background and core content of Hong Kong's capital markets and IPO business, conducted a comprehensive discussion on issues related to the listing of biotechnology companies and investment and mergers and acquisitions in Hong Kong and the mainland, and focused on sharing his views on how to embrace Hong Kong stocks and class A share capital markets with the right "attitude".
Lawyer Tian Wenfeng
Mr. Tian Wenfeng, a lawyer at the law firm of Crawford Chen, shared with Mr. Zhiheng his experience and knowledge in cross-border enforcement, bankruptcy and liquidation between Hong Kong and the mainland, mainly sharing issues such as registering and enforcing mainland judgments in Hong Kong, petitioning debtors for personal bankruptcy in Hong Kong, and petitioning debtors for company liquidation in Hong Kong.
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The sharing of the two lawyers allowed Zhiheng's visiting lawyers to have a deeper understanding of the operation mode of the Hong Kong legal profession. The visiting lawyers all expressed that the trip was very rewarding and worthwhile. They hoped that through this exchange, the lawyers of both sides could further deepen mutual understanding and friendship, and lay the foundation for future cooperation.
Successively clocked in "Tai Kwun", the Court of Final Appeal, the Stock Exchange, the High Court and Victoria Harbour
In addition to the exchange visits, the lawyers' team also visited some famous landmarks in Hong Kong, such as "Tai Kwun" (the former Central Police Station complex), the Court of Final Appeal, the High Court, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Plaza, Victoria Harbour, etc. These activities not only enriched the lawyers' cultural and entertainment life, but also allowed lawyers to better understand the operation of Hong Kong's legal system and judiciary.
Court of Final Appeal
"Tai Kwun" (former Central Police Station Complex)
Stock Exchange
High Court and Victoria Harbour