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Executive
Profile
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ExCo Member
Mr CM Chan
President | The Law Society of Hong Kong (HONG KONG, SAR)
Mr. C. M. Chan is qualified to practise as a solicitor in Hong Kong (1997) and England and Wales (2002). He is also a Civil Celebrant, Registered Financial Planner, and Chartered Tax Advisor. Mr. Chan holds an LLM degree from London School of Economics, an MBA degree from the University of Oxford and an MPA degree from Harvard University…
National Security Law
for Hong Kong
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National Security Law for Hong Kong - Balancing Public Order and Civil Liberties
A joint initiative between LAWASIA and The Law Society of Hong Kong
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong (National Security Law) came into force in June 2020. Concerns have been expressed over the National Security Law’s content and implementation.
The speakers will deal…
Executive
Profile
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ExCo Member
Mr Robert L Brown
Of Counsel | Lynch Cox Gillman & Goodman PSC (U.S.A.)
Robert Brown advises on trade, investments, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures for U.S. companies and foreign companies trading in the U.S., including manufacturing, distribution , sales, retail and wholesale operations.
He has worked closely with companies as an investment banker and attorney, serving both in-house and as an outside advisor…
Speaker panel
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Speaker Panel*
Welcome Remarks
Mr Chunghwan Choi
President | LAWASIA
Chairman | International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL)
Senior Partner | Lee & Ko - SOUTH KOREA
Ms Melissa K Pang, BBS, MH, JP
President
The Law Society of Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR
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Co-Moderators
Mr Christopher Leong
Immediate Past President | LAWASIA…
Constitutional & Rule of Law
Webinar Series
From 18 February to 11 March 2021
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Formation & Succession in Parliamentary Governments: The Role of the Legislature, Executive & Judiciary
Jointly organised by…
Loss of Majority in Parliament
& Forming a New Government
Thursday 25 February 2021
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Loss of Majority in Parliament & Forming a New Government: The Guiding Constitutional Principles & Conventions
Jointly organised by
This webinar will deal with the applicable principles and conventions when a popularly elected government subsequently suffers a loss of majority support in Parliament. How is a new government to be formed? Does the…
Constitutional Breakdowns, Coups
Crises and Disruptions
Thursday 4 March 2021
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Constitutional Breakdowns, Coups, Crises and Disruptions: Experiences from the Commonwealth
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This webinar will consider the paralysis in governance caused by a constitutional crisis. Is there a legitimating process ? To what extent can the principles of separation of powers be invoked as a check and balance on abuse of power…
The role of law associations
in promoting the rule of law
Thursday 11 March 2021
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The Role of Law Associations in Promoting the Rule of Law
Jointly organised by
Bar Associations have a critical societal duty in upholding the rule of law. This duty is sometimes called the " rule of law mandate ". It would require taking positions, without fear or favour, to promote the rule of law regardless of its own interest. This webinar…
Rule of law in governance:
Public sector corruption
Thursday 18 February 2021
Opening Ceremony & Inaugural Webinar
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Opening Ceremony & Inaugural Webinar
Rule of Law in Governance: Public Sector Corruption
Jointly organised by
Corruption and corrupt practices are seemingly endemic in the public sector. What are the current steps that have been taken to curtail or control them? How effective are these steps? Is there a need for…
State Measures to Save Business
during the Pandemic in Asia and Europe
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State Measures to Save Business during the Pandemic in Asia and Europe
A joint initiative between the Asia-Europe Subcommittee of LAWASIA and The German Federal Bar
According to experts, global gross domestic product will increase by only 0.1 percent instead of the previously expected 2.6 percent. World trade is estimated to decline by 1.7 percent from 2020 to 2021.
Governments are striving to prevent…