The first public lecture for the School of Law 35th Anniversary on “An Offensive Defence: China's Anti-Sanctions Law and Its Implications for Hong Kong” delivered by Professor WANG Jiangyu was held on 23 September 2021. The lecture critically examined the legal tools provided in the law and the legislative intent behind them, as well as the impact of the law on Hong Kong’s status as an international business and financial hub.

In order to reinforce the identity of ALSA, students from ALSA founding member institutions were invited to participate in the ALSA Logo Design Competition which has closed on 31 July 2021. After careful consideration, the judging panel comprising the board of governors has shortlisted the winning entries. The grand award goes to the logo containing three main parts: the globe (with Asia being highlighted in the centre) on top, the scales in between, and the words “Asian Law Schools Association”, forming Lady Justice. The logo illustrates that the good and ethical law practiced in Asia does credit to institutions cultivating great lawyers in Asia, and represents that “fair and equal administration of the law, without corruption, favor, greed, or prejudice” is being taught in the schools of this association. The official ALSA logo has been adopted based on the above concept.

CityU School of Law held its Commencement at Wong Cheung Lo Hui Yuet Hall, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building on 30 May 2021 (Sunday), celebrating the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2021. More than 250 participants including faculty members and graduates attended the ceremony.

Research Retreat

Intermediaries in Commercial Law Conference

Celebration Gathering with Mr Lester HUANG

CityU School of Law Held Online Admission Talks for Postgraduate Programmes 2021 Entry

Julien CHAISSE, “Dangerous Liaisons: The Story of Special Economic Zones, International Investment Agreements, and Investor-State Dispute Settlement,” 24(2) Journal of International Economic Law, 443-471 (2021).

Massimo LANDO and Nilufer Oral, “Jurisdictional Challenges and Institutional Novelties – Procedural Developments in Law of the Sea Dispute Settlement in 2020” (2021) 20 Law and Practice of International Courts and Tribunals, 191–221.

Dennis LEUNG Kar-kei (PCLL 2003) has been working as a solicitor for more than ten years after he finished the PCLL programme and graduated from CityU. He is currently the Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Claims Group of Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd. Dennis is also enthusiastic about community services and is an Honorary Legal Advisor to the CityU Eminence Society, helping ambitious students prepare for future engagement in the legal profession.

BAO Chiann (MAARB 2003) is an independent arbitrator and mediator born and raised in America. Chiann was admitted to CityU for an LL.M. Degree in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution and had extensive experience communicating and competing with international students. With nearly 20 years of experience handling various complex international arbitration cases, Chiann practises as an independent arbitrator and Vice President of the ICC Court of Arbitration.

BRAR Harprabdeep Singh (LLB 2012), born and raised in Hong Kong, is a well-established barrister. After completing his secondary school education in the UK, Harp was admitted to CityU for a four-year LLB degree. After graduating from CityU, Harp went on to handle cases such as representing the world’s largest Bitcoin trading platform, as well as defending one of the South Asian governments in a major case.