Speaker(s)

• Ms Emily Li, Partner, Stephenson Harwood
• Ms Kimberley Leng, Counsel, Carey Olsen Hong Kong LLP
• Ms Joyce Lau FCG HKFCG, Head of Financial Accounting & Tax Services, Corporate Clients (Service Management), Vistra Greater China (Chair)

Description

This seminar aims to provide companies in Hong Kong and their directors and stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms available for resolving shareholder disputes in Hong Kong (HK) and the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

In the first segment, the discussion will focus on key legal remedies in HK, including Unfair Prejudice Petitions and Just and Equitable Winding Up. The session will explore the nuances of buyouts versus winding up, jurisdictional challenges involving foreign companies, and the implications of derivative actions.

The second part shifts to the BVI, highlighting information rights and the various legal avenues available to shareholders facing disputes. Topics will include Unfair Prejudice claims, liquidation, and the appointment of equitable receivers in cases of fraud. The discussion will also cover personal actions that may be taken against companies.

Finally, the seminar will feature a case sharing on the statutory buyout regime under Section 176 of the BVI Business Act, detailing its practical application and the rights of dissenting shareholders.

The comprehensive examination in the seminar will equip attendees with essential insights into effective dispute resolution strategies in both jurisdictions.

Remarks on this Online Session:

• This is the online session. If you wish to join in person, please click HERE for the physical session.
• Registration will be closed on 19 January 2025 at 5.00pm.
• Once enrolment in this online session is confirmed by the Institute, requests to change to physical session will not be entertained.
• Online session will be delivered via Zoom facility. The Institute has made every effort to ensure that the quality of the internet connection is sufficient for media streaming. Attendees should ensure that they are in an area of stable internet connection with suitable bandwidth as this can affect user’s experience.

Level: Intermediate

Speakers' bios:
Ms Emily Li
Ms Kimberley Leng
Ms Joyce Lau (Chair)

Seat guarantee will only be given to HKCGI Fellows and/or Practitioner’s Endorsement (PE) holders if registered 10 clear working days with payment prior to the date of the seminar.