Hong Kong Bar Association

Circular No. 014/04

To : Members of the Bar Association

From : Andrew Mak - Hon. Secretary

Date : 23 February 2004

INTEREST ON JUDGMENT DEBT

The Chief Justice has ordered that the rate of interest on judgment debts in the High Court and District Court shall remain at 8% per annum.

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TALKS ORGANIZED BY NEW MEDICO-LEGAL SOCIETY

Further to our circular no. 013/04 please note the venue for the captioned talks are:

1. "Symposium on Death Registration and Death Investigation"
Date: 2 March 2004
Time 6 - 8 pm
Venue: HKU, Lecture Theatre, Administrative Block, Faculty of Medicine, HK
Speakers: Professor Peter Vanezis, OBE and Dr. Philip S.L. Beh

2. "Expert Witness evidence in medicine - informed opinion or educated guesswork"
Date: 9 March 2004
Venue: Senior Police Officer Mess, 6/F, Caine House, Police Headquarters, 1-3 Arsenal Street, Wanchai
Speakers: Professor Peter Vanezis, OBE

Interested members may contact Mr. James McGowan at 2527 3082 for further details.

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CHAMBERS ACCOMMODATION

Following advertisement has been received:

1. Well-established Chambers opposite High Court has vacancies which would suit both senior and newly qualified barristers. The Chambers are well equipped with a good library. No premium or joining fee required. Favourable financial arrangements can be made for newly and recently qualified barristers. Contact Michelle at 2521 3517.

2. 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 28th February 2004 with full particulars and Curriculum Vitae. For further details, please contact Ms Alva Wong at 2526 6182.