Course: The “Unfair Prejudice” regime under section 214 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) (Ref: SFC250915)                                                                                   

                       



Date:  25 September, 2015 (Friday) Fee: HK$1,200 CPD Points: 3 CPD points (to be applied for)                             

Time: 2:00pm to 5:15pm                 Level: Intermediate      Language: English                                   

 Venue: 14/F., Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong Hong Kong

                                                                                               

                                 

Speakers:

Mr. Gary Lam, Barrister-at-Law, Des Voeux Chambers

Mr. Jonathan Chan, Barrister-at-Law

                                                         

Course Objective      

 The 3-hour seminar aims to provide the practitioners with update and practical tips on The “Unfair Prejudice” regime under section 214 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571).                                                          

                      

Course Outline:                                                 

-Introduction          

- The “Unfair Prejudice” regime under section 214 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571)            

- The role of the Securities and Futures Commission under this regime

- Remedies available under this regime

- New development as to the available remedies

– in particular, whether or not the prejudiced party is entitled to seek compensation under section 214(2)(e) of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571)

- Case studies/discussions

- Q&A

If you are interested in this course, please visit our website: www.hklpc.com  

UPDATES ON THE LAW RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND TOWN PLANNING IN HONG KONG (Ref: BP040915)                                              

                         

Date: 4 September 2015 (Friday)  Fee: HK$1,200 CPD Points: 3 CPD points (to be applied for)

Time: 2:00pm to 5:15pm                 Level: Intermediate      Language: English

Venue: 14/F., Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong Hong Kong

                   

Speakers:

Ms. Teresa Wu, Barrister-at-Law, Des Voeux Chambers

Ms. Jacqueline Law, Barrister-at-Law, Des Voeux Chambers

Course Objective:

The 3-hour seminar aims to provide the practitioners with update and practical tips on the recent development on building and town planning law and practice in Hong Kong.  Recent cases will also be discussed.                                            

                                                        

Course Outline:                                 

• Updates on the law on approval of building plans in Hong Kong

•  Building Authority’s powers under section 16 of the Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123)

• Role of the Buildings Appeal Tribunal in deciding an appeal against the Building Authority’s decision to disapprove building plans

• Discussion on Building Authority v. Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) China Field Ltd, FACV 7/2014 (judgment dated 13^th March 2015)

• Updates on town planning law in Hong Kong              

• Reviewability of Town Planning Board decisions under sections 16 and 17 of the Town Planning Ordinance (Cap. 131)

• Town Planning Board’s duties and powers relating to the publication of outline zoning plans

• Judicial review of Town Planning Board decisions

• Case studies/discussions               

• Q&A