Hong Kong Bar Association

Circular No. 016/04

To : Members of the Bar Association

From : Andrew Mak - Hon. Secretary

Date : 1 March 2004

REFERENCES TO REGISTRAR

The Registrar has recently written to inform us his decision of 5 February 2004 relating to the practice and procedure under Order 75 Rule 41. A copy of the decision is enclosed for your reference.

The registrar has now obtained a direction from the Hon. Mr. Justice Waung, the Judge in charge of the Admiralty List, that the practice of having a call-over hearing had been abolished as from 18 February 2004.

Any party who intends to seek directions from the Court must act in accordance with Order 75 rule 41(2), the Rules of High Court (Cap. 4A).

Members are reminded that from now on no date for substantive hearing of the referenced matter before the Registrar will be fixed unless the party is satisfied that no direction or further direction will be sought by that party.

Encl.

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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):
Subcommittee on United Nation Sanctions (Liberia) Regulation 2003

From:
Legislative Council

website: www.legco.gov.hk
fax: 2509 0775
email: ftsang@legco.gov.hk

Deadline:
by 15th March 2004

Contact:
Mr. Raymond Lam

Tel: 2869 9594

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CHAMBERS ACCOMMODATION

The following advertisements have been received:

1. A full and door tenant vacancy available immediately in prime Central location and with reasonable rate. Please contact Ms. Betty Luk at 9653 5527 or 2523 3822 for full details.

2. There is a door tenancy available for our Chambers. Conference room superbly decorated in English style. Comfortable working environment and reasonably good library facilities at reasonable rate in prime location. For those who are interested, please call Mr. Cheng at 2868 9899 for details.

3. Door tenancies available in well-established Chambers opposite High Court. The Chambers are well equipped with a good library. No premium or joining fee required. Please contact Lauren at 2521 3517.