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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T080402Z
CREATED:20260429T073530Z
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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:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260225T020044Z
CREATED:20260220T033350Z
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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: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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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: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: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: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: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: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:20250108T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250108T193000
DTSTAMP:20250213T043118Z
CREATED:20250107T050408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T043118Z
UID:3383-1736361000-1736364600@hkfla.hk
SUMMARY:Talk by Azan Marwah on 8 January 2025
DESCRIPTION:The HKFLA will be holding a talk by Mr. Azan Marwah on Wednesday\, 8 January 2025 at 6:30pm at the Hong Kong Club. \nTalk: Hong Kong and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child after 35 years:- Will we ever have a Children’s Bill? \nMr. Marwah is a barrister and mediator and Head of Chambers at Pantheon Chambers specializing in public law and family litigation\, including in matters relating to children’s rights. \nHe is currently appointed as a Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong teaching Equality and Non-discrimination law. He is the General Editor and Author of the Hong Kong Family Court Tables.\nOut of court\, Mr. Marwah is committed to child protection\, family and children’s rights. He is the current chair of the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights and acts as honorary legal advisor to Mother’s Choice. \nPlease do not forget to register for the Talk by completing the Google form link in the flyer. If you have any enquiries\, please contact the HKFLA via email at admin.hkfla@gmail.com or Jaerey Velasco\, Secretary\, at 2527 9538.
URL:https://hkfla.hk/event/talk-by-azan-marwah-on-8-january-2025/
CATEGORIES:Children
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