Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Event - Discuss and share the legal knowledge on contract law and arbitration

Programme Highlights:
Construction contracts often involve multiple participants, including main contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. This complex network can lead to misunderstandings regarding the rights and obligations of each party, particularly due to ambiguous contract terms, which increases the likelihood of disputes. By analyzing construction subcontracting disputes from various perspectives, we can uncover valuable insights.

In Hong Kong, the Arbitration Ordinance, effective since June 2011, provides a framework for the flexible and professional resolution of disputes that might otherwise escalate to litigation. Arbitration clauses are commonly included in construction contracts, but even if absent, parties can agree to arbitration post-dispute. This flexibility is vital for addressing the complexities inherent in construction disputes.

During the event, we will conduct specific case analyses to deepen our understanding of the practical implications of arbitration in resolving disputes within the construction industry.

Details:
Date: 28 July, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 6:30pm - 9:20pm (Registration starts at 6:30pm)
Targeted Participants: Members of AES / CIPHE / HKBA / HKIE / LSHK / Supporting Organization and others in the industry
Venue: Chan Yat Mei Sophie Room, HKIE Headquarters, 9/F Island Beverley, No.1 Great George Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese with English PowerPoint Presentations & Support with Real-time English Translation Service (no material will be distributed)
Registration Fee: Free of charge (pre-registration required)
No. of Participants:: 60 in-person attendees (First-come-first-serve basis)
CPD Hours: 2 hours
Online registration: please click here for registration
Speakers / Topic:

Topic 1: Contract Law in Engineering: Challenges and Solutions

Speakers:

Ms Jessica van der Kamp
Land Use, Planning and Environment Committee,
The Law Society of Hong Kong

Mr Matthew Cheung
Member, Committee on Construction Law, Hong Kong Bar Association

Moderator:

Ir Ben Yuen
Deputy Chair of the Technical Committee,
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering-Hong Kong Branch

Topic 2: Advantages of Arbitration in Engineering

Speakers:

Mr Justin Yuen
Council Member, The Law Society of Hong Kong

Mr Solomon Lam
Member, Committee on Construction Law, Hong Kong Bar Association

Moderator:

Ms Hin Han Shum
Chairlady of the Young Solicitors’ Group and Council Member,
The Law Society of Hong Kong

Contact Details
For enquiries, please contact

Ms Coty Siu of CIPHE-HKB (info@ciphe.org.hk / 2417 0091)
Direct contact is available from 9:30 am to 12:30pm, from Monday to Friday

Note for Registration:
The seminar will be cancelled when the typhoon signal No. 8 or above, or black storm warning is hoisted 3 hours before commencement of the seminar.

Information provided will be kept strictly confidential and will not be sold, reused,rented, loaned, or disclosed to third party.

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors “Create Your District” Competition 2025

Supporting Organisation Invitation:

On behalf of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), I would like to cordially invite your esteemed company to support the HKIS “Create Your District” Competition 2025 (「構建『你』想九龍城『寨』」創作比賽2025) as a Supporting Organisation.

Since its inception in 2017, the “Create Your District” Competition, together with the “Beyond Your Campus” Competition during the COVID-19 period, has deeply engaged approximately 1,200 secondary school students across Hong Kong through a rigorous and immersive education programme. Far from being a cursory experience, this initiative offers an intensive series of workshops, guided tours, and hands-on activities that foster a profound understanding of surveying, urban planning, and sustainable community development. By actively involving students in real-world challenges and encouraging critical thinking from a surveyor’s perspective, the programme equips participants with valuable skills and insights that extend well beyond the classroom.

The 2025 Competition, themed around Kowloon Walled City, aims to educate the younger generation on the importance of balanced and sustainable urban development. Through this initiative, students will explore the rich history, cultural heritage, and urban transformation potential of the Kowloon City District. The Competition will highlight district-based sustainable development strategies, introduce not only the concept of demolition and re-build, but also preventive maintenance to prolong building lifespans, and promote innovative approaches to holistically improve the built environment.

Targeting F.3 to F.5 students, the Competition will feature workshops on redevelopment, preventive maintenance, building rehabilitation, and the use of Story Map, complemented by guided tours to deliver surveying knowledge in an engaging and interactive manner. This initiative not only encourages creativity but also inspires students to consider future studies and careers in surveying and urban development.

As a Supporting Organisation, the name and logo of your Institute will be acknowledged on the “Create Your District” Competition 2025 website and other marketing materials, and there is no financial obligation to be borne. We believe that your generous support would greatly contribute to the success of the “Create Your District” Competition 2025. We would be most grateful if you could help in:
  • Promoting the Competition information and/or promotion flyer to your members by email / intranet;
  • Posting the Competition information on your website with a hyperlink; and
  • Promoting our Competition on your social media platform.


We look forward to your favourable reply by 13 June 2025 (Friday). For more information about the Competition, please visit our website at link contact our Event Secretariat, Ms Sally TSANG at 2560 8626 or Ms Vivian YEUNG at 2560 8919, or via email at hkiscyd2025@joyoushk.com.

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