News

Admission of New Partners

The firm is very pleased to announce that Ms. Olivia Lai, Ms. Anne Chu, and Ms. Ritz Yeung have been admitted as partners of the firm effective as of April 1st, 2006. The incoming partners possess many years of practice experience and will add depth and breadth in the core competence and management of the firm.

While Ms. Olivia Lai and Ms. Anne Chu will spearhead the firm's expanding Personal Injury practice, Ms. Ritz Yeung will focus on the strategic development of our commercial litigation practice. "Adding depth in our management structure is absolutely vital," said Senior Partner Mr. Greg So, "in our quest to emerge as one of the top litigation firms in Hong Kong. We feel privileged to be able to work alongside with these great partners."

Ms. Sylvia Pang joins the firm's litigation team.

The firm would like to welcome Ms. Sylvia Pang to our litigation department. Senior Partner Mr. Greg So said "Her solid experience as a litigator will be a great asset to the firm and clients will not only be happy with the quality of service they receive but also be cheered by her bubbly smile."

So, Lung & Associates win major decision for property developers

On 2nd November 2005, So, Lung & Associates acting on behalf of the property developer won a decisive judgment in favour of their client. When the Court of Final Appeal dismissed the minority owner's appeal against the property developer's right to apply to the Lands Tribunal for a compulsory order requiring sale of the lot for the purposes of redevelopment.

The judgment can be found by clicking the following link: Capital Well Limited v Bond Star Development Limited FACV No. 4 of 2005.

Senior Partner Mr. Greg So appointed as a Member of the Hospital Authority

Our senior partner Mr. Greg So has been appointed by the Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food, Mr. York Chow, as a member of the Hospital Authority effective April 1st, 2006 for a term of two years.

The Hospital Authority is a statutory body under the Hospital Authority Ordinance to manage all public hospitals in Hong Kong. The Hospital Authority currently manages a Head Office, 43 public hospitals / institutions, 46 specialist outpatient clinics and 74 general outpatient clinic. As at 31 March 2005, the Authority managed a total 28,176 hospital beds. It employs about 52,000 staff (full-time equivalents as at 31 December 2005). For 2005/2006, the Authority's recurrent expenditure budget from Government, net of income, is HK$27,110.3 million.

Chief Executive appoints Mr. Greg So as Council and Court Member of Lingnan University

Mr. So, senior partner of the firm, is honoured to be appointed an ex-officio member to the Council and Court of Lingnan University. Mr. So is one of six new members of the executive body who began their three year term on October 22nd, 2006.

Lingnan University is a liberal arts university with the vision of bringing a new era of liberal arts education to Hong Kong and the region. Academic programmes include integrated, environmental and behavioural sciences, creative media and fine arts.

More information about Lingnan University can be found by clicking the following link: Lingnan University.

Our partner Mr. Greg So appointed a China-Appointed Attesting Officer by the Ministry of Justice of the PRC

We are pleased to announce that our senior partner Mr. Greg So was appointed a China-Appointed Attesting Officer by the Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China ("PRC") in February, 2003. Mr. So is therefore authorized to attest and certify legal actions, documents and matters in Hong Kong for use in mainland China.

According to the relevant rules of the Supreme People's Court and the Ministry of Justice of the PRC, any mainland businesses handled by any person, company or organization in Hong Kong that require the recognition of relevant authorities in the mainland shall be attested by a China-Appointed Attesting Officer.

"It is a privilege to have Mr. So appointed as an attesting officer," said our senior partner Mr. Lung Siu Wing, "as it signifies the beginning of a new level of services we can now offer to our clients who have financial interests in the PRC."