Past Events

The Chamber hosted two briefings on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) to provide participants with a better understanding of the legal implications arising from the implementation of the uniform framework for international commerce, which will come into force in Hong Kong in around the third quarter of 2022.

 At the English session held on 26 January, a panel of legal experts comprising Peter Wong, Deputy Law Officer (Treaties & Law), Department of Justice of the Government of the HKSAR; Prof. Dr. Ulrich G. Schroeter, Professor of Law, University of Basel; and Ronald Sum, Partner in Hong Kong Office & Head of Dispute Resolution in Asia, Addleshaw Goddard (Hong Kong) LLP, discussed the key features of CISG, and salient differences from the existing Hong Kong legal regime in such aspects as the obligations of and remedies by buying and selling parties. The speakers also discussed the key issues that should be taken into account of in the drafting of contracts when consideration is given whether or not to adopt CISG. A Chinese session was held on 19 January involving the same speakers with Mr Eric Ng speaking in place of Prof. Schroeter.

 Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng gave pre-recorded welcome remarks at both sessions.

 The event was co-organised by the Chamber and the Department of Justice.