With interest in Collaborative Practice spreading rapidly in Hong Kong, a new article by HWG Partner, Winnie Chow, explains the principles and benefits of this non-adversarial approach.
HWG Partner, Winnie Chow, has been reappointed as a member of the Council on Human Reproductive Technology by Dr York Chow, Secretary for Food and Health of the Hong Kong Government.
Collaborative practice, an alternative approach to settling family disputes and divorce cases through out of court settlements, has shown signs of having taken root in Hong Kong.
Shareholders’ Rights: this article from Albert Lam, Partner, examines the circumstances in which a minority shareholder can sue for wrongs done to a company by the majority of shareholders.
Michelle Yip attended the IBA’s Annual Conference in Dubai in November 2011. Her report, which featured in Hong Kong Lawyer, January 2012, focuses on trends in arbitration in the Middle East and Asia.
Winnie Chow, Partner at Hampton, Winter and Glynn, has once again been recognised by the Law Society, having won the Bronze award in the Society’s Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Programme for the second year running (2010 and 2011).
This short article, by Partner Albert Lam, explains the circumstances in which the defendant to legal proceedings in the Court of First Instance can apply for security of costs (effectively, the posting of a mandatory deposit by the plaintiff) ...
David Glynn’s letter, published in the South China Morning Post on 22nd November 2011, explores the controversy surrounding prenuptial agreements in Hong Kong.
Winnie Chow’s letter, published in the South China Morning Post on 4th November 2011, advocates collaborative practice as a worthwhile option for divorcing couples.
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