ICC YAAF: CISG and Its Application to Hong Kong

30 Apr 2024

Hong Kong English
Start: 18:30 (Hong Kong Time Zone) | End: 20:00 (Hong Kong Time Zone)

We will present a lively discussion on the trend and issues arising from the application of CISG in Hong Kong. Our panel will share their insights with unique perspectives from the academia, arbitrators and counsel.

Join us for a lively discussion of the trend and issues arising from the application of CISG inHong Kong (via the Sale of Goods (United Nations Convention) Ordinance, (Cap 641).

Topics to be discussed include: (1) the origin and history of the CISG and its application in Hong Kong; (2) how the arbitrators and the parties approach the CISG in practice; (3) the key features of CISG; (4) the key differences between CISG and domestic trade laws; (5) What aspect of law is likely to change in the future.

(Hong Kong Time Zone)

18:30 - 18:35

Welcome remarks

  •  Adela Mao, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Barrister-at-law,  Hong Kong

18:35 - 18:55

Keynote Speech

  • Professor Ulrich Schroeter, Professor & Dean of Research of the Faculty of Law, University of Basel

18:55 - 19:45

CISG and Its Application to Hong Kong

  • Dr Anthony Neoh KC SC JP, The Chambers of Dr Anthony Neoh KC SC JP, Hong Kong
  • Horace Wong SC, Rede Chambers, Hong Kong
  • Huawei Sun, Partner, Zhonglun Law Firm, Beijing

Moderator: Adela Mao,  ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Barrister-at-law,  Hong Kong

 19:45 - 20:00

Q&A

  • Dr Anthony Neoh KC SC JP, The Chambers of Dr Anthony Neoh KC SC JP, Hong Kong
  • Horace Wong SC, Rede Chambers, Hong Kong
  • Huawei Sun, Partner, Zhonglun Law Firm, Beijing

Adela Mao

 ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Barrister-at-law,  Hong Kong

Anthony Neoh

Senior Counsel, The Chambers of Dr Anthony Neoh KC SC JP, Hong Kong

Ulrich Schroeter

Professor & Dean of Research of the Faculty of Law, University of Basel

Huawei Sun

Partner, Zhonglun Law Firm, Beijing

Horace Wong

Senior Counsel, Rede Chambers, Hong Kong

Venue

AAIL, Former French Mission Building G06, 1 Battery Path, Central, Hong Kong

Other Registration starts at 18:00 (HKT) | 12:00 (CET / CEST)

Vera He

Deputy director, ICC DRS North Asia

Vera.he@iccwbo.org

Organiser

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