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1 Commonwealth Law Conference April 2009 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 10 January CLC 2009 Conference Secretariat c/o International Conference Consultants Limited Unit 301, The Centre Mark, Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852) Fax: (852)

2 Welcome Messages Welcome Message from President of Commonwealth Lawyers Association The 16th Commonwealth Law Conference is being held in Hong Kong from 5th to 9th April 2009 at the Hong Kong Conference & Exhibition Centre. Some 1,500 lawyers, judges, and legal academics from all around the world, together with their families, will attend the conference. I am confident that they will receive a warm welcome from their hosts, the Law Society of Hong Kong. The Commonwealth Law Conference was last held in Hong Kong in 1983 and there have been significant developments within the legal profession during this time. These changes are reflected in the theme of the conference, The Dynamics of Law in a Rapidly Changing World. The streams of the business programme will speak to Constitutional Issues, Human Rights & the Rule of Law; Corporate/Commercial Law; Judges, the Legal Profession & the Community and Contemporary Legal Issues. The conference will also include high profile keynote addresses, an exhibition and a number of satellite meetings from other Commonwealth and legal associations which will take place in the wings of the conference. A unique programme of social and networking events has been designed to ensure that all those who attend the conference will have an opportunity to meet colleagues from different jurisdictions, exchange experiences and build friendships that will continue long after the closing ceremony. Indeed, those who attended the last conference in Hong Kong in 1983 still speak of the quality of the business programme and the unrivalled hospitality that they enjoyed during their stay. I know that the enthusiasm of the current organising committee will ensure the 16th Commonwealth Law Conference is equally as successful, if not better, than that which was held in1983. I encourage all lawyers and their families to attend the 16th Commonwealth Law Conference in Hong Kong which promises to continue to build on the success of previous conferences, such as the last Commonwealth Law Conference which was held in Nairobi, Kenya in September This event reinforced the standing of the Commonwealth Law Conference as an international legal tour de force. As always, all branches of the legal profession, including judges, magistrates, public and private sector lawyers, academics, paralegals and executives of the Commonwealth Law Associations, are welcome to attend the conference and discuss those issues which are relevant to the day-to-day practice of law in their respective jurisdictions and which, taken together, both reflect the common legal heritage of many Commonwealth countries and, perhaps more importantly, continue to underpin the rule of law throughout the Commonwealth. I look forward to welcoming members of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, other lawyers and their families and guests to the 16th Commonwealth Law Conference in Hong Kong, an event which I am sure will be a truly memorable and enriching experience for all who attend. Ron Heinrich President Commonwealth Lawyers Association Welcome Message from President of The Law Society of Hong Kong I extend to you a warm welcome to come to Hong Kong for the 16th Commonwealth Law Conference. This promises to be a conference with a difference. Hong Kong is probably the only host jurisdiction of this auspicious conference that is not itself a member of the Commonwealth. This event will provide delegates from abroad to see for themselves the growing strengths of the legal system in this former British colony since it was handed over to China in For over 10 years under Chinese sovereignty Hong Kong has continued to operate the common law and rules of equity under the one country two systems model provided for by our mini- Constitution the Basic Law. This is a distinguishing badge of this conference. The Organising Committee has been hard at work in assembling for you substantive working and social programmes. Some of these are outlined here. You can be confident that we will provide the quality and diversity that the Commonwealth Law Conference is known for, accompanied by the exceptional hospitality of the Law Society of Hong Kong. We also promise a spectacular view of our world famous harbour as the conference venue is in the Convention and Exhibition Centre. In short you will have a memorable and enjoyable experience. I look forward to welcoming you to Hong Kong for the 16th Commonwealth Law Conference. Lester Huang JP President The Law Society of Hong Kong

3 Registration REGISTRATION FEES Category Full Conference # Early Bird Registration On or before 10 January 2009 Standard Registration After 10 January CLA Member HK$11,700 US$1,500 HK$11,300 US$1,470 - Non-CLA Member HK$11,900 US$1,525 Discounted countries* - CLA Member HK$6,200 US$785 HK$5,800 US$755 - Non-CLA Member HK$6,400 US$810 Firm / Chambers Transferable Registration (2 transferable badges for participants from the same firm/ chambers) Additional Firm/ Chambers Transferable Registration HK$25,000 US$3,250 HK$25,000 US$3,250 HK$12,500 US$1,625 HK$12,500 US$1,625 Day Registration HK$4,000 US$520 HK$4,000 US$520 Accompanying Person HK$2,500 US$325 HK$2,500 US$325 Group Discount: 15 registrations or above can enjoy 10% discount. All application forms must be submitted to the Conference Secretariat together. # Full conference registration fees include CLA membership for 2009/2010. * Definition of discounted countries, please refer to Conference Website:

4 Accommodation & Sponsorship ACCOMMODATION Hotel accommodation is available at a special rate for CLC 2009 participants. The room rate ranges from HK$880 (approx. US$115) to HK$3,600 (approx. US$ 468) per night. Most of the hotels are within walking distance of the conference venue while some are conveniently located along major public transport routes. Hotel Room Type Room Rate (HKD) Room Rate (USD) Grand Hyatt Hong Kong (5-Star) Grand Room - Single 2, Grand Room - Double 3, Grand Harbour View Room - Single 3, Grand Harbour View Room - Double 3, Conrad Hong Kong (5-Star) Superior 3, JW Marriott Hotel (5-Star) Deluxe Mountain View 2, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel (5-Star) Superior Garden View 1, Superior Harbour View 2, Novotel Century Hong Kong (4-Star) Empire Hotel Hong Kong (4-Star) Standard 1, Standard The Charterhouse (3-Star) Standard Harbour View International House (3-Star) Standard The above room rates do not include breakfast, 10% service charge and 3% government tax. SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION CLC 2009 is one of the major international legal conferences. It offers an excellent opportunity to the legal industry and related parties to promote their products and services to a targeted audience of key decision makers. As a sponsor or exhibitor of the conference, your company will be able to enjoy special privileges and gain maximum company exposure. Please contact the conference secretariat for details of the sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available. Other suggestions for sponsorship are welcome.

5 Preliminary Programme CONFERENCE THEME: The Dynamics of Law in a Rapidly Changing World MAIN STREAMS: 1. Constitutional Issues, Human Rights & the Rule of Law 2. Corporate/ Commercial Law 3. Judges, the Legal Profession and the Community 4. Contemporary Legal Issues PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 9 April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Morning Opening Ceremony Closing Ceremony Lunch Luncheon Luncheon Luncheon Afternoon Conference Registration Desk Opens Evening Welcome Reception Gala Dinner Horse Racing Night (optional)

6 General Information About Hong Kong HONG KONG Hong Kong consists of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and more than 260 Outlying Islands in the surrounding waters of the South China Sea. Visitors will be amazed by the pace in this exciting City of Life and will remember this fabulous Pearl of the Orient for a long time. Tour programmes for various locations will be made available to you as participants and accompanying persons. Hong Kong Island Victoria Peak is Hong Kong s premier tourist attraction. The breathtaking panorama of Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula from this 373-metre-high vantage point should not be missed. Ocean Park is Hong Kong's ever-popular homegrown theme park and fun suitable for the whole family. It is a combination of spectacular oceanariums, exhilarating rides and endearing animals within one complex. Highlights include: Panda Habitat, Shark Aquarium and Ocean Theatre. Kowloon In Chinese, Kowloon means Nine Dragons. It is the place to find specialist street markets selling everything from clothes and flowers to goldfish and jade. The waterfront of Tsim Sha Tsui is a must-see, with its magnificent view across Victoria Harbour of the stunning Hong Kong Island skyline. New Territories A tour around the New Territories shows you the rural aspect of Hong Kong. You will also be surprised at how well-preserved some small villages remain in remote parts of the New Territories. Lantau Island Lantau Island is the biggest outlying Island in Hong Kong. Take a cable car from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping, from where the world s tallest outdoor bronze Buddha statue gazes serenely over the Po Lin Monastery. Revel in the astounding views over the South China Sea from your cable car on the Ngong Ping Skyrail as it climbs 5.7 km from Tung Chung. You and your family will have another magical journey at Hong Kong Disneyland through four themed lands and two Disney-style hotels. Apart from the warm welcome of Mickey Mouse, you can discover your own sense of adventure in this fairy tale kingdom. Discover Hong Kong For the most updated tourist information, please visit the website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board at