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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20250211T062548Z
CREATED:20250211T053907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T062548Z
UID:3488-1739383200-1739388600@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Navigating Stages of Divorce Grief: How Counseling Supports Families in Conflict
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Winnie Chow on behalf of The Hong Kong Family Law Association has great pleasure in inviting you to a talk: \nJenny is a highly trained psychotherapist with extensive experience working with adolescents\, families\, and children aged seven and older. Over the past eight years\, Jenny has worked in both the private sector and in schools\, addressing a wide range of issues\, including parent-child conflicts\, family conflicts\, depression\, anxiety\, anger management\, ADHD\, autism\, learning difficulties\, and personal growth. \n\nPlease register for the Talk by 5 February 2025 by completing the google form for registration using the link https://forms.gle/cf19USuv966DSJpA8 . Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you have any enquiries\, please contact the HKFLA via email at admin.hkfla@gmail.com. \nAttendance: \n\nMembers HK$200\nInvited guests (by Members) HK$250\nStudents HK$100\nJudges may attend gratis\n\nDress Code for The Hong Kong Club: \nFor Gentlemen \n\nShirts must be collared and tucked-in\nHeadwear is not permitted\, except for religious or medical reasons\nRubber flip-flops\, shorts and singlets/sleeveless tops are not permitted\nSandals and open shoes are not permitted\nBlue denim is not permitted\nRipped trousers are not permitted\nBackless shoes are not permitted\nTrainers and exercise sportswear are not permitted\nCanvas espadrilles are not permitted\nWorking-boots\, hiking-boots and rain-boots are not permitted\nSweatpants and sweatshirts are not permitted\nT-shirts are not permitted\n\nFor Ladies \n\nBaseball caps are not permitted\nRubber flip-flops and rubber sandals are not permitted\nBlue denim is not permitted\nRipped trousers are not permitted\nTrainers and exercise sportswear are not permitted\nWorking-boots\, hiking-boots and rain-boots are not permitted\nSweatpants and sweatshirts are not permitted\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Psychotherapist\n				Jenny Mak\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Jenny earned her Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Saint Joseph in Macao. She is a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) in Ontario\, Canada\, a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association\, and an associate fellow of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. She is also a Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Mediator. In addition to Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (Stage 1 and 2)\, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy\, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy\, are also available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/navigating-the-stages-of-divorce-grief-how-counseling-supports-families-in-conflict/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Family & Mental Health,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250312T193000
DTSTAMP:20250214T091014Z
CREATED:20250211T062007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T091014Z
UID:3503-1741802400-1741807800@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Child Sexual Abuse in Hong Kong: Stats and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Taura Edgar\, founder of TALK Hong Kong\, will address the urgent issue of child sexual abuse in Hong Kong. Drawing on her extensive research\, she will highlight alarming statistics\, such as the estimated 12% prevalence of child sexual abuse among children in Hong Kong\, with a staggering 96% of cases going unreported.  She’ll look at what we do and don’t know from the official data and how the current laws stand. \nTaura will emphasize the critical need for education and training to empower adults to prevent abuse before it occurs\, advocating for a collaborative approach to tackle this public health crisis. Her insights aim to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by survivors and the importance of effective support systems within the family law framework. \n\n*This Event is for HKFLA Members and Invited Guests\, Students\, and Judiciary only* \nDress Code for The Hong Kong Club: \nFor Gentlemen \n\nShirts must be collared and tucked-in\nHeadwear is not permitted\, except for religious or medical reasons\nRubber flip-flops\, shorts and singlets/sleeveless tops are not permitted\nSandals and open shoes are not permitted\nBlue denim is not permitted\nRipped trousers are not permitted\nBackless shoes are not permitted\nTrainers and exercise sportswear are not permitted\nCanvas espadrilles are not permitted\nWorking-boots\, hiking-boots and rain-boots are not permitted\nSweatpants and sweatshirts are not permitted\nT-shirts are not permitted\n\nFor Ladies \n\nBaseball caps are not permitted\nRubber flip-flops and rubber sandals are not permitted\nBlue denim is not permitted\nRipped trousers are not permitted\nTrainers and exercise sportswear are not permitted\nWorking-boots\, hiking-boots and rain-boots are not permitted\nSweatpants and sweatshirts are not permitted\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Founder + Director @ TALK Hong Kong\n				Taura Edgar\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Taura Edgar is the founder and Board Chairperson of TALK Hong Kong\, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and supporting survivors. As a leading expert on this critical issue\, Taura’s work has been instrumental in bringing greater awareness and evidence-based responses to the widespread problem of child sexual abuse in Hong Kong. Through TALK Hong Kong\, Taura has spearheaded groundbreaking research on the magnitude of child sexual abuse\, empowered survivors\, and advocated for systemic change to better protect children. Her deep expertise\, unwavering commitment\, and innovative approach make Taura a crucial voice driving progress in the fight against child sexual abuse in Hong Kong.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/child-sexual-abuse-in-hong-kong-stats-and-prevention/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250408T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20250328T035833Z
CREATED:20250305T085005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T035833Z
UID:3711-1744135200-1744140600@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Choice of Law and Recognition in Asian Family Law
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Anselmo Reyes (Former Judge of the High Court of the HKSAR) and practising arbitrator to discuss Choice of Law and Recognition in Asian Family Law \n\nDress Code for The Hong Kong Club: \nFor Gentlemen \n\nShirts must be collared and tucked-in\nHeadwear is not permitted\, except for religious or medical reasons\nRubber flip-flops\, shorts and singlets/sleeveless tops are not permitted\nSandals and open shoes are not permitted\nBlue denim is not permitted\nRipped trousers are not permitted\nBackless shoes are not permitted\nTrainers and exercise sportswear are not permitted\nCanvas espadrilles are not permitted\nWorking-boots\, hiking-boots and rain-boots are not permitted\nSweatpants and sweatshirts are not permitted\nT-shirts are not permitted\n\nFor Ladies \n\nBaseball caps are not permitted\nRubber flip-flops and rubber sandals are not permitted\nBlue denim is not permitted\nRipped trousers are not permitted\nTrainers and exercise sportswear are not permitted\nWorking-boots\, hiking-boots and rain-boots are not permitted\nSweatpants and sweatshirts are not permitted\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Former Judge of the High Court of the HKSAR\n				Anselmo Reyes\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Mr. Reyes practises as an arbitrator. He was Professor of Legal Practice at Hong Kong University from October 2012 to September 2018. Before that\, he was a Judge of the Hong Kong High Court from September 2003 to September 2012\, when he oversaw the Construction and Arbitration List (2004-8) and the Commercial and Admiralty Lists (2008-12). He was Representative of the Hague Conference on Private International Law’s Regional Office for the Asia Pacific from April 2013 to July 2017. He became an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court in January 2015. He is an Overseas Bencher of the Inner Temple.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Only for HKFLA Members and Invited Guests\, and the Judiciary [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/choice-of-law-and-recognition-in-asian-family-law/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:In-person,Judgments
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20250324T035926Z
CREATED:20250305T024747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T035926Z
UID:3732-1745431200-1745436600@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Technology and AI in Family Law Practice
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Jennifer Lee  (Family Law Barrister\, Pump Court Chambers) to discuss Technology and AI in Family Law Practice – Opportunities and Challenges[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Family Law Barrister\n				Jennifer Lee\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Jennifer is a family law barrister with particular expertise in complex financial remedies. She is named as one of a handful of “Top Recommended” barristers in the UK in the prestigious Spear’s Legal Index 2024/25\, and has been consistently ranked as a “Leading Junior (Tier 1)” in The Legal 500 and in Chambers & Partners (UK Bar) in family law. \nWell-known for her ability to ‘grapple with complex matrimonial finance work in a heartbeat’\, she regularly represents HNW clients in cases with inherited wealth\, family businesses\, nuptial agreements and trusts\, many of which involve tax complications and international elements\, such as the validity of overseas marriages/divorces or competing claims in other jurisdictions. She is also experienced in Schedule 1 claims concerning financial provision for children\, and cohabitee and trusts of land disputes. \nDescribed by the leading directories as ‘a fierce and outstanding advocate’ with ‘exceptional attention to detail’\, ‘a complete powerhouse’ and ‘an absolute class act’\, Jennifer has appeared in high-profile cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal. She retains a niche practice in modern families/surrogacy\, and has an interest in capacity issues in the context of family law. Her expertise in these intersections of law makes her uniquely placed to advise clients when novel issues arise. \nJennifer is a fee-paid Judge of the Tax Chamber (FTT). She is head of the International Team and Court of Protection Team in chambers\, and sits on the prestigious Financial Remedies Journal Editorial Board. She is a member of the FLBA\, LAWASIA\, and Resolution (ED&I Committee). She writes regularly for leading legal publications\, and is often invited to speak at family law conferences in the UK and abroad.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/technology-and-ai-in-the-family-law-practice-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Withers’ Office\, 30/F United Centre\,\, Admiralty\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Divorce & Separation,In-person,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250506T200000
DTSTAMP:20250502T043306Z
CREATED:20250408T052904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T043306Z
UID:4054-1746554400-1746561600@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Domestic Violence in Child Custody Disputes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Steven K. Yoda (Partner\, Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP) to discuss Domestic Violence in Child Custody Disputes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Lawyer\n				Steven Yoda\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Celebrity divorce lawyer Steven K. Yoda draws upon his diverse experience as a corporate litigator to offer clients exceptional representation in family law cases. He spent 10 years as a corporate and white-collar criminal litigator at some of California’s most prestigious law firms\, where he represented clients\, in both state and federal court\, in a wide array of cases relating to business torts\, insurance recovery\, intellectual property\, securities\, antitrust\, professional malpractice\, employment law\, and real estate. This experience\, coupled with his energy and attention to detail\, helps his clients obtain successful outcomes in complex family law matters. In 2021\, he received his accreditation as a Certified Family Law Specialist.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/domestic-violence-in-child-custody-disputes/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,Divorce & Separation,In-person,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250527T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250527T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T001214Z
CREATED:20250502T054559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T001214Z
UID:4270-1748341800-1748345400@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Dr. Monica Borschel to a guided online meditation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Clinical Psychologist\n				Dr. Monica Borschel\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Dr. Monica Borschel is an online clinical psychologist at the Mindnlife clinic. She specializes in attachment\, loss\, and trauma. Monica utilizes attachment-based therapy along with EMDR to help individuals overcome anxiety\, abuse\, trauma\, and loss. Monica is a member of the HKFLA and can help clients overcome the stress and trauma of their divorce.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/morning-meditation-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Family & Mental Health,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20250526T000950Z
CREATED:20250508T034625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T000950Z
UID:4337-1748455200-1748462400@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Young FLA Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]All Young Professionals (under 35 years old or 7 years of practice) are welcome![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/young-fla-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Botanical Garden\, The Magistracy\, Tai Kwun\, 1 Arbuthnot Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20250502T053932Z
CREATED:20250430T005554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T053932Z
UID:4150-1749664800-1749672000@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Navigating Digital Risks: Safeguarding Children's Well-being in the Online World
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Elvis Ng Ho-hei\, RSW\, Senior Manager (Youth Service)\, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society to discuss Navigating Digital Risks: Safeguarding Children’s Well-being in the Online World[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Elvis Ng Ho-hei\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Elvis Ng is a Supervisor of School Social Work Service & Net Education and Counselling Service. He is an experienced Social Worker in Youth Service\, School Social Work Service and Family Service. Elvis also teaches counselling courses in universities.  He developed the Net Education and Counselling Service in 2004. Elvis has conducted over hundreds of professional training on the healthy use of the internet and handling various youth online risks. He seeks to reach Teachers\, Educational and Clinical Psychologists\, Medical Professionals\, Government Officers and Social Workers in Hong Kong\, Macao and Mainland China.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/safeguarding-children-online/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,Divorce & Separation,In-person,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250716T200000
DTSTAMP:20250610T055258Z
CREATED:20250610T055258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T055258Z
UID:4524-1752688800-1752696000@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Modern Slavery and the Private Sector
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Matt Friedman\, CEO of The Mekong Club\, to discuss Modern Slavery and the Private Sector[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Matt Friedman\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Matt Friedman is an international human trafficking expert with more than 35 years’ experience. He is CEO of The Mekong Club\, an organization of Hong Kong’s leading businesses which have joined forces to help end all forms of modern slavery. Mr. Friedman previously worked for USAID and the United Nations in over 40 countries. Mr. Friedman offers technical advice to numerous governments\, banks and corporations working to eliminate all forms of modern slavery and is the author of fifteen books. In 2017\, Mr. Friedman won Asia’s prestigious “Communicator of the Year” Gold Award.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/modern-slavery-and-private-sector/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,Divorce & Separation,In-person,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250812T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250812T200000
DTSTAMP:20250805T094424Z
CREATED:20250709T035828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T094424Z
UID:4577-1755021600-1755028800@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Family Law: post-Sham Tsz Kit
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Azan Marwah\, Barrister\, to discuss family law post-Sham Tsz Kit[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Azan Marwah\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Azan is a barrister\, mediator\, and former Judicial Assistant to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. Specialising in public law and family litigation\, including child custody\, inheritance\, and more\, he is recognised as a top private client\, family & divorce barrister by Doyle’s\, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Azan has authored several leading texts in family law and serves as a Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong. Outside of practice\, Azan is committed to child protection and serves as chairman of the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights\, honorary legal advisor for Mother’s Choice and Hong Kong Marriage Equality.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/sham-tsz-kit/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,In-person,Judgments,Modern Families,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20251204T091515Z
CREATED:20250731T060917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T091515Z
UID:4738-1757527200-1757534400@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Top 10 Tips when Working with Neurodivergent Families
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Jane Murrihy and Niklas Blockert\, of SPOT\, to discuss Top 10 Tips when Working with Neurodivergent Families[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Jane Murrihy\n	\n	\n\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Niklas Blockert\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Jane Murrihy is a child and educational psychologist with over a decade of experience working with children and adolescents in mental health\, education\, and disability settings. Jane received her training in Dublin\, Ireland\, and is a HCPC registered psychologist in the UK.  Jane specialises in providing assessment and therapy in areas such as Specific Learning Difficulties\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, Developmental Delay\, Anxiety\, ADHD\, Challenging Behaviour and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties. She is also a trained facilitator of a wide range of evidenced based intervention programmes and provides training to parents and teachers in areas such as Autism\, parenting and special educational needs. \nNiklas Blockert has extensive experience from working with adolescents in clinical as well as educational settings from different parts of the world. His professional counselling experiences range from being part of multidisciplinary teams in the private health care sector to school counselling and private practice. Since moving to Hong Kong in 2017\, Niklas has combined counselling with work in an international school offering individualised learning support services for diverse learners.  In his counselling practice\, Niklas focuses on building strong alliances and believes that a trusting client/counsellor relationship combined with close collaboration with extended support systems such as parents and schools\, is at the core of both positive experiences and successful outcomes in counselling. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/top-10-tips-when-working-with-neurodivergent-families/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,Divorce & Separation,Family & Mental Health,In-person,Modern Families,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250919T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250919T184500
DTSTAMP:20250910T005555Z
CREATED:20250731T031509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T005555Z
UID:4747-1758290400-1758307500@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Hong Kong Family Law Exchange with Guangzhou Lawyers Association and Case Update Seminar 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Hong Kong Family Law Exchange with the Guangzhou Lawyers Association is a seminar organized by The Hong Kong Family Law Association to discuss case updates in Hong Kong and China. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for an insightful afternoon of learning and networking between Hong Kong and Guangzhou! \n Speakers: \n From Hong Kong: Jeremy CHAN\, Billy KO\, Jonathan MOK\, Elsie LIU\, Anita YIP SC \n From Guangzhou:  CHEN Hui\, FAN Chun Yan\, HUANG Xiao Ying\, QIAO Chang Ling and WU Jie Zhen  \n  \nVenue:  The Royal Garden\, 69 Mody Road\, Tsimshatsui East\, Kowloon\, Hong Kong \n  \nDate and Time:  19 September 2025  2:00pm-6:45pm \nProgramme:  \n2:00pm-2:15pm        Opening remarks \n2:15pm-3:45pm        Seminar (1st session) \n3:45pm-4:00pm        Coffee Break \n4:00pm-5:30pm        Seminar (2nd session) \n5:30pm-5:45pm        Closing remarks \n5:45pm-6:45pm        Cocktail reception \nHong Kong Law Society CPD points : Being applied for \nFees:  \nHKFLA members HK$1\,000 \nNon-HKFLA members HK$1\,400 \nThe seminars will be delivered in Cantonese\, with live Cantonese to English translation arranged. \nRegister now to secure your spot – Limited seats available! \nFor inquiries\, please contact the HKFLA at admin.hkfla@gmail.com or Jaerey Velasco\, Secretary\, at 2527 9538.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/hong-kong-family-law-exchange-with-guangzhou-lawyers-association-and-case-update-seminar-2025/
LOCATION:The Royal Garden TST\, 69 Mody Road\, Tsim Sha Tsui East\, Kowloon\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Divorce & Separation,In-person,Judgments,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20251204T091435Z
CREATED:20250902T084752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T091435Z
UID:4995-1760551200-1760558400@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Boo Who? The right to determine the disposition of human remains in Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Jonathan Glusman\, to discuss the Possessory Rights over Human Remains in Hong Kong[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Jonathan Glusman\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Jonathan Glusman is a Professional Consultant at the Chinese University Faculty of Law since 2022\, mainly teaching land law\, property law\, privacy law\, and insurance law. Before teaching at CUHK he was a disputes practice handling insurance and reinsurance disputes\, and has extensive in-house and business experience in health and accident insurance businesses. Jonathan is admitted in Illinois\, USA\, and was admitted as a Hong Kong solicitor in 2011.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/determine-the-disposition-of-human-remains-in-hong-kong/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:In-person,Other Family Matters,Probate & Inheritance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20251204T091342Z
CREATED:20251020T024227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T091342Z
UID:5118-1763575200-1763582400@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:39th Annual General Meeting 2025 and Talk by His Honour Judge I. Wong
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for our 39th Annual General Meeting 2025 and Talk by His Honour Judge I. Wong\, Principal Family Court Judge of Hong Kong[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/annual-general-meeting-2025-and-talk-by-hhj-i-wong/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,Dispute Resolution,Divorce & Separation,In-person,Other Family Matters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251208T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251208T200000
DTSTAMP:20251205T034753Z
CREATED:20251104T064845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T034753Z
UID:5238-1765216800-1765224000@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Christmas Quiz 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for our Annual Christmas Quiz 2025[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/christmas-quiz-2025/
LOCATION:Chinese Club\, Chinese Club Building\, 21-22 Connaught Rd Central\,\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20251217T012648Z
CREATED:20251217T012359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T012648Z
UID:5513-1768327200-1768334400@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Psychological First Aid/ Stress First Aid - An Overview
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Ceilidh Halloran to discuss an Overview of Psychological First Aid/Stress First Aid[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Ceilidh Halloran\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Ceilidh Halloran has practised as a Consulting Psychologist in Hong Kong since 2001. She provides specialized psychotherapy and psychoeducational services to individuals\, couples and families in relation to a wide range of psychological issues including relationship difficulties\, anxiety\, depression\, trauma\, stress management\, workplace difficulties and life transition. \nShe has been a statutorily Board Registered Psychologist in Australia since 1991 and is a Full Member of the Australian Psychological Society. Ms. Halloran is an Associate Fellow of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (“HKPS”) and Founding Member of the Division of Counselling Psychologists of the HKPS; she served on the Council of the HKPS from 2006 –2009 and was Secretary from 2006 – 7; and she served as President of the Psychotherapy Society of Hong Kong\, from 2009 – 2015. \nMs. Halloran practised as a Barrister – at – Law at the Bar of England and Wales. Ms. Halloran has acted as an expert witness and case coordinator in the Family Court in Hong Kong since 2006 and is an accredited Collaborative Law Practitioner in the field of Mental Health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/psychological-first-aid-by-ceilidh-halloran/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Family & Mental Health,In-person,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260224T053028Z
CREATED:20260130T050505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T053028Z
UID:5603-1771956000-1771963200@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for our Lunar New Year Celebration 2026[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/lunar-new-year-celebration-drinks/
LOCATION:Chinese Club\, Chinese Club Building\, 21-22 Connaught Rd Central\,\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260225T020044Z
CREATED:20260220T033350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T020044Z
UID:5760-1774980000-1774987200@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Appropriate Dispute Resolution – the Changing Family Justice Climate in the England and Wales
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Joanne Edwards and Christine Abbott\, of Forsters LLP\, to discuss Appropriate Dispute Resolution – the Family Justice Climate in the UK[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Joanne Edwards\n	\n	\n\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Christine Abbotts\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Joanne Edwards \nDescribed by the directories as ‘one of the leading family lawyers of her generation’\, Jo has 30 years’ experience in family law\, specialising in advising UHNW couples in complex money and children cases\, with a particular interest in footballer cases.  The majority of her cases have an international element\, commonly with South-East Asia (with a particular focus on Malaysia\, Singapore and Hong Kong) and Australia. She also has expertise in advising on cutting edge pre-nuptial agreements and acting in cases involving unmarried couples.  As a leading mediator and collaborative lawyer\, Jo litigates increasingly fewer cases. She has mediated both married and unmarried couples\, often with complex/high value assets or challenging issues such as one parent wishing to relocate\, as well as nuptial agreements\, clients deciding between cohabitation or marriage and adult children disputes with parents\, sometimes about estates on death. \nChristine Abbotts \nChristine is a Senior Associate and Mediator in the Family team where she is a dedicated family lawyer with a focus on ADR\, specialising in the intricate areas of nuptial agreements\, financial remedy and private children work. Her passion lies in providing personalised and effective legal solutions for families navigating these sensitive matters. Christine has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating nuptial agreements\, alongside an in-depth knowledge of the legal issues that can arise when implementing such agreements at the point of divorce. She has proven success in representing clients in financial remedy proceedings\, particularly in complex international litigation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/family-justice-climate-in-uk/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,Dispute Resolution,Divorce & Separation,Family & Mental Health,In-person,Modern Families,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T080402Z
CREATED:20260429T073530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T080402Z
UID:5956-1781028000-1781035200@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Azan Marwah\, Barrister\, to discuss Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speaker[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Azan Marwah\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Azan is a barrister\, mediator\, and former Judicial Assistant to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. Specialising in public law and family litigation\, including child custody\, inheritance\, and more\, he is recognised as a top private client\, family & divorce barrister by Doyle’s\, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Azan has authored several leading texts in family law and serves as a Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong. Outside of practice\, Azan is committed to child protection and serves as chairman of the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights\, honorary legal advisor for Mother’s Choice and Hong Kong Marriage Equality.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/mandatory-reporting-of-child-abuse/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,In-person,Other Family Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260707T073959Z
CREATED:20260612T084428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T073959Z
UID:6423-1783537200-1783542600@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Young Members' Bowling Night
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us at our Young Member’s Bowling Night[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/young-members-bowling-night/
LOCATION:South China Athletic Association (SCAA)\, 1/F\, 88 Caroline Hill Road\,\, Causeway Bay\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T030557Z
CREATED:20260813T065647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T030557Z
UID:6541-1788890400-1788897600@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:HKFLA40: Fireside Chat with Former Chairpersons
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join the Former Chairpersons of HKFLA to discuss the Family Law Landscape in Hong Kong[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speakers[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Derek Ho\n	\n	\n\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Sharon Ser\n	\n	\n\n	\n				\n					\n		\n			LinkedinE-mail		\n			\n		\n				Samantha Gershon\n	\n	\n\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Peter Barnes\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Moderator: Derek Ho \nSpeakers: \nSharon Ser \nSharon Ser has lived and worked in Hong Kong for nearly 40 years\, and she’s worked together with Rita Ku for over 22 years. \nSharon was formerly a partner at Hampton Winter & Glynn\, where she worked from 1987 to 2010 and where she specialized in both family law and criminal law and then at Withers from 2010 to 2022\, where she and Rita established the family law department there\, before she left Withers to join Rita to establish their firm\, Rita Ku & Ser in 2022. \nBefore coming to Hong Kong\, she worked for an MP at the House of Parliament and then in the press gallery there\, on track to pursue her then chosen career as a journalist\, before securing a law degree at the London School of Economics. She then changed direction to become a solicitor. Sharon started her legal career with a small legal firm in Twickenham\, West London. \nShe’s well known in the family law legal field and she’s a frequent contributor to the press and radio on family law issues. She has represented clients in many ground-breaking matrimonial cases that have contributed to the development of the family law practice in Hong Kong. \nSharon adopts the three Bs values\, that is Believing – believing in your case\, your client and the law to be assertive and fair to achieve peace and fair settlement; Behaving – to ensure the very best professional and personal standards are available\, and Belonging – committing to the right team to work with\, people that share similar goals and values to strive for success for their clients. \nSharon is recognised as both a forceful Courtroom Advocate\, as well as a facilitator of settlements. She has a highly regarded reputation amongst members of the family law community in Hong Kong. She was the Chair of the HKFLA from 1993 to 1997 ( or 1998\, it might be?) \nSamantha Gershon \nSam is a family lawyer qualified to practice in England & Wales\, Hong Kong and by the time of the talk on 8 September\, she’ll be admitted in New South Wales\, Australia as well. \nShe has a broad spectrum of expertise advising on all children issues. She also works on complex financial disputes\, with a focus on cases with an international element. \nShe is a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution.  She is an accredited Private Financial Adjudicator and a trained collaborative practitioner. Having gained experience in various areas of the law both in-house and in different sizes of law firms. It has provided exposure to a diverse range of challenges and a “nothing fazing her” character and mentality. \nSam served as Chair of the HKFLA from 2018-2021\, Vice-Chair form 2021-2024 and Honorary Secretary from 2016-2017. She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. She is a founding Member\, Director and is on the Executive Committer of the Institute of Private Family Adjudicators (Hong Kong). She is a former Board Member of the Hong Kong Committee on Children Rights. She is about to finish her 6th year as a Practising Solicitor Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel. Prior to this\, she was on the Hong Kong Law Society Panel of Prosecutors from 2018 -2020. \nPeter Barnes \nAfter graduating from the University of Adelaide Law School in 1985\, Peter joined a large commercial law firm in Adelaide\, practising corporate law and commercial litigation. He later moved to another substantial firm with frequent court work\, appearing regularly as counsel in the District\, Industrial and Supreme Courts. \nIn 1993\, Peter took a three-month sabbatical in Hong Kong to work with Pam Baker\, whose practice included pro bono work for Vietnamese asylum seekers and private matrimonial matters. He returned to Adelaide later that year\, but came back to Hong Kong in 1994 and have been here ever since. \nIn 1999\, he established Peter Barnes & Company\, later Barnes & Daly. Despite its small beginnings\, the firm handled significant leading test cases in the formative period of the Basic Law\, often concluding final appeals to the CFA\, alongside private matrimonial work. \nThrough Pam\, Peter joined the Family Law Association in the 1990s and later served on its Committee. From 2004 to 2008\, he was Chairman\, supported by a strong Committee including Sharon Ser\, Sharon Melloy\, Robin Egerton and other leading figures in Hong Kong family law. \nIn 2014\, after many years managing a law firm\, Peter moved to the Bar following pupillage with Clive Grossman and Robin Egerton. Peter continue to work with leading family law solicitors and sit from time to time as a Deputy Judge.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests\, and the Judiciary only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/hkfla40-fireside-chat-with-former-chairpersons/
LOCATION:The Hong Kong Club\, 1 Jackson Road\, Central\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261006T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260921T065120Z
CREATED:20260921T065120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T065120Z
UID:6707-1791311400-1791316800@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:HKFLA40: Mediation Advocacy Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMediation Advocacy Training Workshop\nA practical\, interactive program designed to equip professionals with the skills to effectively represent clients in mediation. Participants will learn: \n\nCore principles of mediation and advocacy\nStrategies for negotiation and conflict resolution\nTechniques to achieve fair\, efficient\, and lasting settlements\n\nThis workshop blends theory with hands-on exercises\, empowering you to confidently navigate mediation processes and secure the best outcomes for your clients. \nTarget Audience: Young FLA Members (members less than 7 years PQE or under 35 years old) \nNote: This is a free workshop but limited seats are available. First come\, first served. \nCPD accreditation applied for.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Speakers[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Sala Sihombing\n	\n	\n\n	\n				\n					\n		\n					\n			\n		\n				Joanne Brown\n	\n	\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Speakers: \nSala Sihombing \nSala works full-time as a mediator focusing on families in Hong Kong. She is accredited as a General Mediator\, Family Mediator and Family Mediation Supervisor by HKMAAL and HKIAC and an Advanced Mediator (AMDRAS). Since 2013\, she has taught as an adjunct lecturer at HKU ( LLM ADR Programme) teaching financial dispute resolution\, family mediation and mediation advocacy. \nHaving qualified as a solicitor in the UK (1995); she returned to Hong Kong\, qualified as a Hong Kong solicitor (1996) and worked as a criminal and civil litigator. In 1997\, she left private practice to work as in-house counsel at Peregrine Management Limited and then Crédit Agricole Indosuez. \nSala worked at Morgan Stanley in Institutional Equity from 2000 to 2011 and left as an Executive Director. Sala holds an LLM in Dispute Resolution (2012) from the Straus Institute (Pepperdine University\, USA) and an LLB (Hons) (1992) from the University of Bristol\, UK. \nJoanne Brown \nJoanne Brown leads Tanner De Witt’s Family Practice and advises on all aspects of Hong Kong family law\, including divorce\, children matters and financial relief. She has extensive experience in complex and cross-border family disputes and is known for her pragmatic and empathetic approach to resolving sensitive issues. \nA significant part of Joanne’s practice focuses on children’s arrangements\, including custody\, care and control\, access disputes\, relocation applications\, child abduction cases under the Hague Convention\, and wardship proceedings. \nA strong advocate of out of court dispute resolution\, Joanne is an HKMAAL-accredited Family Mediator and a qualified collaborative practitioner with the Hong Kong Collaborative Law Practice Group\, where she serves on the committee. She works closely with families to achieve constructive\, child-focused outcomes while preserving relationships wherever possible.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event is for HKFLA Members and invited guests only.  [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/mediation-advocacy-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Tanner De Witt\, 17/F\, Tower One\, Lippo Centre\, 89 Queensway\, Admiralty\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Dispute Resolution,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261105T133000
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UID:6027-1793885400-1794007800@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Events: Symposium on Appropriate Dispute Resolution & Cocktail Reception and Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hong Kong Family Law Association is celebrating its 40 years of evolution of Family Law\, Resolution\, and Community \nSYMPOSIUM & COCKTAIL RECEPTION at The Harbourview Hotel Wanchai (5 & 6 Nov 2026)\nThe Symposium will feature thought-provoking panel and interactive discussions highlighting best practices in mediation\, collaborative law\, and other ADR mechanisms shaping the future of family justice. Our panel of speakers from different jurisdictions\, as well as from a range of legal and non-legal backgrounds who deal with the multi-faceted family structures  common in our modern society will share their valuable insights on these fundamental aspects of family law. \nGALA DINNER at The Hong Kong Club (6 Nov 2026)\nThe HKFLA40 Gala Dinner is a celebration of four decades of dedication to family law. The evening will feature distinguished Keynote Speakers sharing insights on the evolution and future of family law in Hong Kong\, followed by an elegant night of live music and dancing. \n\nNote: There are 2 separate ticketed events: (i) Symposium and Cocktail Reception on 5th and 6th Nov 2026; and (ii) Gala Dinner on 6th Nov 2026.  \nRegister now to secure your spot – Limited seats available. First come\, first served! \nEarly Bird Tickets are only until 31 August 2026 \nFor enquiries\, please contact the HKFLA via email at hkfla40@hkfla.hk[/vc_column_text]\n	\n		\n		\n			\n				\n	\n				More\n								\n			\n	\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n	\n				More\n								\n			\n	\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n	\n				More\n								\n			\n	\n			\n		\n	\n\n[vc_column_text text_style=”small-text”] \nTerms and Conditions \n\nRegistrations will be handled on a first-come\, first-served basis. Limited tickets only.\nSymposium Ticket prices include refreshments and snacks on both days and Cocktail Reception (5 Nov).\nRegistrations are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.\nThe Hong Kong Family Law Association (“HKFLA”) reserves the right to amend the programme without prior notice. HKFLA also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions at any time.\nHKFLA reserves the right to cancel tickets in the discretion of the organiser for any disruptive behaviour including removal from the venue conference.\nIn case of any dispute\, HKFLA reserves the right of final decision and interpretation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/hkfla40-symposium-and-gala-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Dispute Resolution,In-person
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