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Hong Kong, a cosmopolitan city and a tropical paradise, will welcome you to the AIJA Half-Year Conference in May 2019. Strategically located at the heart of Asia, Hong Kong has built its reputation as one of the leading global financial centres and a gateway to the endless opportunities in China. This Conference will feature three distinct seminars: 'How to Raise Money from International Perspectives' (organised by the Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Commission), 'Tax: a Dream, not a Nightmare' (organised by the Tax Law Commission) and 'Business and Private Clients in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities' (organised by the International Private Clients and Family Law Commission).
The three seminars will include speakers from AIJA as well as high profile external speakers, including in-house counsel.
How to Raise Money from International Perspectives
The Conference will use the dramatic backdrop of the historical trading city and cutting edge global financial centre that is Hong Kong to explore the latest on how companies find and raise capital (public and private) at home and abroad and will provide an overview of the legal frameworks developing across the world to raise funds efficiently while ensuring the protection of stakeholders.
Tax: a Dream, not a Nightmare
The dreams of the rapidly changing financial industry create ongoing challenges for creative tax planning, classification and compliance. The Conference will explore the cutting-edge developments in cross-border tax planning to keep dreams alive and look into important compliance considerations to avoid any nightmares.
Business and private clients in Asia: challenges and opportunities
Hong Kong is an attractive international destination for businesses and private individuals. But what are the considerations for anyone facing an inheritance dispute? What mechanisms exist for asset protection in divorce proceedings? What structuring opportunities are there for individuals with international wealth? What are impacts of the growing money laundering legal framework for Hong Kong as a financial centre? Join our experts from all over the globe to discuss these issues through illustrative case studies.
Conference Supporting Organisation:
AIJA is striving to offer continuous professional development opportunities also during its main events. 2 coaching options will be offered to all attendees during the AIJA Half-Year conference from 22 to 25 May in Hong Kong. Check out here to register to the proposed coaching sessions. Number of places are limited. Allocation of slots will be made on a first come first served basis.
By registering you have to accept the general terms and conditions and accept that your registration is considered binding immediately, but participation to the event is possible only after full payment of the registration fee.
Please note that any arrangements related to the participation of the participant in an AIJA event, including but not limited to booking or cancellation of accommodation or flights, as well as respecting the cancellation deadlines indicated in the general terms and conditions, are the sole responsibility of the participant. AIJA shall not be held liable for any expenses the participant may suffer as the result of participant’s failure to comply with his/her obligations.
It is recommended for each participant to purchase a cancellation and travel insurance.
Please note that in-house counsel registrations are subject to review and confirmation by AIJA. AIJA considers in-house counsel professionals who hold a university degree in law allowing access to a bar association and practicing law as an in-house counsel in private, public, or non-profit companies, institutions or organisations. Please note that in-house counsel who are at the same time active as fee-earning lawyers or consultants are not eligible to the discounted in-house counsel fee.
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If you are a lawyer under 35 years old and meet the requirements, apply to our Scholarship Programme for this event. You can check more details here.
EVENT SOLD OUT !!!
Full registration is not anymore possible but seats are available for the Academic Programme (any seminar) and the Welcome Reception. In order to register with this category, please contact directly roberto.raneri@aija.org
Conference Venue
KERRY HOTEL*****
With pride of place on Kowloon’s vibrant waterfront, at the heart of Hung Hom Bay, Kerry Hotel is an urban lifestyle resort offering guests unique dining concepts, extraordinary spaces and spectacular harbour views. The first Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong boasts the largest hotel meeting, event and catering facilities in the city and is only steps away from Tsim Sha Tsui East shopping district. With the new Whampoa MTR Station on its doorstep, the hotel is seamlessly connected to the rest of Hong Kong via underground train, ferry, bus, taxi and hotel limousine services.
Learn more on the Kerry Hotel location and services here: Kerry Hotel factsheet
38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon - Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2252 5888
E-mail: khhk@thekerryhotels.com / Website
Metro station: Whampoa MTR Station
For directions & practical information to get to the Kerry Hotel, click here
KERRY HOTEL*****
A block of bedrooms has been pre-booked at the following preferential rates for AIJA Participants:
Room Category |
Single Room Rate |
Double / Twin Room Rate |
Deluxe City View Room (average 42m2) (Accommodation + Wi-Fi + Daily Buffet Breakfast) |
HK$ 1,950* (+/- EUR 208) |
HK$ 2,050 (+/- EUR 231) |
*except for the night on 21/05 at HK$2,150 (+/- EUR 243) for the single room rate
The Daily Room Rates quoted above are:
· Subject to ten percent (10%) service charge per room per night.
· Inclusive of complimentary local call access.
· Inclusive of complimentary in-room wired internet and Wi-Fi access.
And include:
· Complimentary mini-bar upon arrival (excluded liquor and wines).
· Complimentary use of the 24-hour gym.
· Complimentary use of changing rooms with Stream, sauna and Jacuzzi.
· Complimentary use of the hotel outdoor heated swimming pool.
· Group rates apply to 3 days pre or post of the Group’s stay, Room confirmation subject to hotel availability.
RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN: Click here to the on-line booking page at AIJA preferential rates.
Booking deadline: 7 May 2019 - subject to availability at the time of the booking
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