THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2015060
Event Name	:	How to Effectively Resolve Disputes amongst Co-owners in Multi-storey Buildings
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Mr. Kwok Kit Cheung Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Deacons KK is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and Royal Institution of Surveyors. He acted for developers, contractors and subcontractors in major construction dispute resolution. KK also has wide experiences in handling cross-border disputes, particularly those between Hong Kong and Mainland China. He acted for both local and overseas clients in arbitrations and litigation in Hong Kong and various parts of Mainland China. He is a member of the panels of the arbitrators in the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and China International Economic and Trade Commission and other arbitration bodies in PRC. He has been appointed as arbitrator and mediator in resolving commercial and construction disputes from time to time. Ms. Genevieve Lam Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Deacons Genevieve practises in construction law. Over the years of her practice, she has been involved in a number of litigation and arbitration of construction-related disputes, including claims arising from delay, variations and construction defects. She also advises on construction, consultancy and other related contracts.
Event Date	:	2015-04-22
Event Time	:	7:00 pm -8:30pm
Registration Closing Date	:	2015-04-17
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 120712/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Division	:	PFMD
Organizer	:	PFMD
Fee	:	150
Priority	:	First-come-first-served
Language	:	Cantonese (Supplement with English)
Details	:	Practical and effective approach on resolving disputes amongst co-owners in multi-story buildings would be introduced at the event. Key issues at following aspects would be shared- common disputes between co-owners in multi-story buildings eg dispute related to common parts or area of a buildings / the non-payment of management fees; the manager's role in resolving building management dispute and how to handle disputes under the Building Management Ordinance; and an overview of resolving building management through mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration.
Payment	:	HKD 150
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