HK LLB PCLL Conversion Law Notes

18/07/2022

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11/02/2015

As you may know, the Faculty of Law of The University of Hong Kong has recently come under a series of criticisms aimed principally at Professor Johannes Chan and his tenure as Dean of the Faculty of Law. Whilst there is always room for improvement for any institution, it is clear from both the political contents of the criticisms and the timing of them that they are aimed at the personal political views of Professor Johannes Chan, and more importantly, it is an attempt to interfere with the internal affairs of the University, which is a protected institution under the Basic Law.

The HKU Faculty of Law is a cherished institution for many of us. It has contributed to much of the development of the legal profession over the past 45 years. It is a temple of learning and not an arena for political power struggles.

In response to the attacks, a group of friends of the Faculty have initiated the attached Joint Statement of Support for the Faculty of Law. I invite you to at least read the Joint Statement: http://tinyurl.com/SupportHKULaw.

You could participate by filling in the form here (http://tinyurl.com/SupportHKULaw). Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Mr Kwok by phone (2243 5508) or by email ([email protected]).

10/02/2015

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07/01/2015

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06/01/2015

Here's a little question to boggle your minds this week right after the holiday: what happens to the shares if a corporate shareholder is dissolved or otherwise stuck off the companies register?

22/12/2014

It might come as a surprise to you to learn that conduct in your personal life, and not just your professional life, can call into question your integrity and therefore put your career at risk.

You may review the now infamous case of the junior solicitor who stole a pair of sunglasses from duty free at Stansted Airport. She was cautioned by the police, but when the caution was reported to the solicitor's authority during the annual practising certificate renewal process, she was subsequently struck off.

Conduct as a trainee solicitor can also bring a prospective career to an abrupt end. An unfortunate former trainee was convicted for her involvement in covering up for her 70 year old father who did not have a licence and was caught speeding in her BMW. It was confirmed that trainees have the same obligation as solicitors to declare matters that might affect their suitability to practise.

Whilst those first two examples may seem obvious, what about the former partner at Dundas & Wilson who resigned from the firm and was then struck off after plagiarising a tender document from his girlfriend (a business development manager for a competitor firm). The striking off was ordered even though the Tribunal acknowledged "the catastrophic effect this one major error of judgement will have had on the Respondent’s life".

There are plenty of other examples where people's behaviour can have the unintended consequence of adversely affecting their career. For example, recently the President of Lawyers in Local Government had to step down after being heard to praise Hi**er at work.

The recent tirade by David Mellor, QC and former Conservative MP, towards a London cab driver, leaves much to be desired from a person in his position.

The moral of the story? Always think before you act. The fundamental principles underlying the Code of Conduct require us all to uphold the rule of law, act with integrity and behave in a way that maintains the trust the public places in you. Behaviour which is inconsistent with these principles, even outside of work, can lead to unforeseen professional consequences.

24/11/2014

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03/11/2014

There is a law firm under the name of Henry Wai. There are many stories about working in this firm. Caveat emptor.

21/10/2014

Dear all, perhaps aptly, we have posted the lecture notes on rights and freedoms in Hong Kong on viperfusion.com. Have a look! http://www.viperfusion.com/wordpress/?page_id=17

University Notes of Varying CalibreThis page contains links to digital files that Cliff Lui and other learned friends have created for Hong Kong university subjects including business, substantive law (LLB) notes, and procedural law (PCLL) notes. More recently, our authors have also contributed note…

03/10/2014

We hope all persons in law will bond as one. As the counterbalance in the act betwixt the executive, judiciary and the legislature.

29/09/2014

For HK. Day and night!