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On Tuesday January 26th Ivy Ong-Wood from Hong Kong’s The Standard, interviewed Dr Raymond Leung, General Editor of the Hong Kong Mediation Handbook.
The Standard - Raymond Leung Interview
The following link opens a copy of the article (A good compromise)
The Standard: Interview with Raymond Leung
For more information on the Hong Kong Mediation Handbook, please visit the Sweet & Maxwell website at www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk
“No other legal development in Hong Kong in recent years has attracted so much widespread interest … as mediation. This handbook is the only one to deal with such an important topic in such depth and breadth … the provisions of real cases and examples are particularly illuminating … [an] excellent work”.
Mr Huen Wong
President of the Law Society Hong Kong.
President of the Law Society Hong Kong.
In recent years mediation in Hong Kong has attracted widespread interest.
Following the Practice Direction on 31st January 2010 mediation will be at the forefront of all dispute resolution and litigation. Parties that do not resort to mediation may face adverse cost consequences. Even where the mediation is not successful it is likely to have had the positive effect of reducing the conflict and the issues between the parties.
Features
- The only comprehensive book on mediation in Hong Kong
- Outlines the important process of mediation, including the legal aspect
- Helps the reader to develop highly complex and technical skills with background methodology so that readers can start to put these skills into practice
- Includes chapters on specialist mediation such as construction disputes, shareholders’ disputes and financial products disputes.
- Extensive real life case studies
- Authoritative author team using the experience of reputable mediators
- Essential for solicitors and barristers and in house counsel as well as professionals including architects, contractors, quantity surveyors, engineers, social workers and human resources personnel.
Visit the Sweet & Maxwell website for more details.
One of the key changes implemented by the CJR is the requirement going forward of statements of truth on all pleadings, factual witness statements and expert reports. Statements of truth have been introduced to address the common complaint that pleadings often do not accurately reflect the true case of the party in question.
CJR Alerter: For full analysis of Statements of Truth subscribe to the Sweet & Maxwell CJR Alerter, produced in Association with Clifford Chance
This article is available in [2009] 1 CJRA.
The case of Elijah Saatori v Raffles Medical Group acts as a warning to solicitors to take care when preparing a statement of costs for use in court as a basis for the court to make a gross sum assessment of costs.
Access Westlaw HK to read the judgment: [2009] HKEC 559
CJR Alerter: For full analysis of this case subscribe to the Sweet & Maxwell CJR Alerter, produced in association with Clifford Chance.
This article is available in [2009] 1 CJRA.
The case of Cheung Cho Kam Sindy v Cheung Yuet Ying Rose illustrates how the Judiciary will be more prepared, going forward, to express its view on the merits of the matter before it, as well as to direct the parties towards a possible settlement of their dispute – in line with the spirit of the CJR.
Access Westlaw HK to read the judgment: [2009] HKEC 532
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This article is available in [2009] 1 CJRA.
CJR SEMINAR: BOOK NOW, PLACES ARE RUNNING OUT FAST, NEW DATE – 6 MAY
Due to popular demand we will be hosting another CJR seminar on the 6th May 2009. This seminar will address the changes that will have taken place on 2 April 2009 and will look at how changes are developing and being put into practice. Martin Rogers, Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Asia, Clifford Chance will chair the event.
A tried and tested format will cover the essentials on:
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The new requirements of Litigation
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Getting pleadings right
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Case management conferences
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Costs – the new “pay as you go” system: summary assessment of costs
Event Details:
CJR Seminar 6th May 2009
Venue: The Arbitration Centre, 38/F, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
Speakers: TBA
Timings: 5:00pm – 7:30pm (registration from 5:00pm for a 5:30pm start)
Ticket Price HK$500 per person
Please contact your account manager if you are interested in attending, or alternatively email claudia.cham@thomsonreuters.com
KEEPING YOU UP TO DATE WITH CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM
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In association with Clifford Chance, this new service will deliver CJR alerts directly to your inbox every two weeks. Alerts will include:
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- 26 CJR email alerts, starting from 21 April 2009 through to 21 April 2010.
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With the implementation of Civil Justice Reform in Hong Kong, the time has come to adopt the new civil procedure rules.
To help with some last minute preparation here is a short summary of some key information:
Extent: Civil proceedings in the High Court and District Court.
The Underlying Objectives:
- to increase the cost effectiveness of any practice and procedure to be followed in relation to civil proceedings before the court;
- to ensure that a case is dealt with as expeditiously as is reasonably practicable;
- to promote a sense of reasonable proportion and procedural economy in the conduct of proceedings;
- to ensure fairness between the parties;
- to facilitate the settlement of disputes; and
- to ensure the resources of the court are distributed fairly.
KEY SUPPORT TOOLS
Sweet & Maxwell publish a range of authoritative and comprehensive resources to assist practitioners in their own daily workflow and to ensure that they comply with the new rules. Also these publications assist legal practitioners to drive a competitive edge. Our authors and Editors are among the top echelons of legal practice in Hong Kong, and so these product provide the single most comprehensive picture of Civil Justice Reform, its implications and more importantly provide practical guidance about how to work within the new rules.
Sweet & Maxwell have published a new book entitled ‘Civil Justice Reform Practice Manual’ to help guide practitioners through civil procedure in Hong Kong in the post-CJR world.
Civil Justice Reform Practice Manual
Features include:
- The ten key areas of litigation the authors consider the most important under Civil Justice Reform.
- The overall timelines of litigation under Civil Justice Reform.
- Early resolution of issues including summary judgment applications and strike outs.
- Trials – the new approach, Appeals – the leave filter, and costs.
- Written in accessible language.
- A practical approach with flowcharts, checklists and useful precedents.
- Includes: new rules, practice notes and useful court forms all ready in one volume.
- Potential problems and pitfalls under the new regime are highlighted.
For more information visit the Sweet & Maxwell website.
This review, by A.T.Reyes, Judge of the High Court of Hong Kong, is taken from Civil Justice Quarterly (C.J.Q. 2009, 28(1), 159-160).
Principles and Practice of Civil Procedure in Hong Kong
Authors, Camille Cameron, Elsa Kelly.
Principles and Practice of Civil Procedure in Hong Kong
Civil procedure is often thought of as a dull subject. It should not be. Its potential impact is far too great.
Civil procedure concerns the body of rules and practices by which the state ensures access to its Courts for the fair and speedy resolution of disputes at a reasonable cost. That body of rules and practices also regulates how, having obtained a judgment in one’s favour, a person may enforce the judgment against a losing party.
