Hong Kong Bar Association

Circular No. 024/04

To : Members of the Bar Association

From : Andrew Mak - Hon. Secretary

Date : 22 March 2004

ADDITION OF CASE TYPE IN THE HIGH COURT

The Judiciary Administrator has written to inform that the Chief Judge of the High Court has approved on 3 March 2004 and 8 March 2004 the addition of the following case types:-

High Court

1. Estate Duty Appeal (HCED) - appeals from Commissioner for Estate Duty to the High Court and
2. Intended Action (HCZZ) - applications by a party who intends to commence an action.

The revised Appendix B (version 9) is enclosed herewith for your attention.

Encl.

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ISSUE(S) TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BAR

Pleased be informed that the following government departments/organizations are seeking the Bar's views on the below issue(s). Members who may 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):
Bills Committee on
Clearing and Settlement Systems Bill

From:
Legislative Council

Website: www.legco.gov.hk/yr03-04/english/bc/bc03/general/bc03.htm
Fax: 2869-6794
Email: mleung@legco.gov.hk

Deadline:
On/before 2nd April 2004

Contact:
Ms. Rosaline Ma
Tel: 2869-9125

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CHAMBERS ACCOMMODATION

The following advertisements have been received:

1. Vacancy for Library tenants (with good facilities and full secretary service) is available. Comfortable working environments and good library facilities at reasonable rate in Central. Please feel free to contact Ms. Hui at 2541 1683 or 9192 0386 for further 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. Well appointed chambers opposite the High Court with a good balance of criminal and civil practitioners has vacancies for one established practitioner and two new or recently qualified barristers for which special financial arrangements will be made. Good library. No deposit or entrance fee required. Also vacancies for door tenants. Please contact Michelle at 2521 3517.