Hong Kong Bar Association

Circular No. 011/04

To : Members of the Bar Association

From : Andrew Mak - Hon. Secretary

Date : 9 February 2004

ISSUE(S) TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BAR

Pleased be informed that the following government departments/organisations are seeking the Bar's views on the below issue(s). Members who wish to comment on those issue(s) in their personal capacities may do so by forwarding their views to the respective contact persons.

Issue(s): 1
Consultation Paper on the Draft Hague Convention on Exclusive Choice of Court Agreements

From:
Dept. of Justice
(International Law Division)

Wesbite: www.info.gov.hk/justice
Email: frankpoon@doj.gov.hk

Tel: 2867-4915
Fax: 2877-2130

Deadline:
On/before 21st Feb 2004

Contact:
Mr. Frank Poon
Deputy Principal Government Counsel
(Treaties and Law)

Tel: 2867-4915

Issue(s): 2
Revisions to Conversion Mechanism and Rectification Provisions Land Registrar

From:
Land Titles Bill

Deadline:
Before 1st March 2004

Contact:
The Bar Secretariat for the consultation paper.

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CHAMBERS ACCOMMODATION

An advertisement has been received:

1. "An established set of chambers in Prince's Building has a few vacancies available for full tenants. Full library facilities available. Ideal for civil practitioners with experience. Those interested should apply in confidence to Head of Chambers, 1323A-1328 Prince's Building, Central, Hong Kong on or before 28 February 2004 with full particulars and Curriculum Vitae."

2. "Well established chambers in Lippo Centre has vacancies which would suit both senior and newly qualified barristers. The Chambers are well equipped with a good library. No door tenancies but special financial arrangements can be made for newly and recently qualified barristers. Contact Lauren at 2521 3517 for further details"