RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP 1999
RESEARCH OUTPUT
DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EDUCATION

Academic Refereed

Scholarly books and monographs

Clarke, W.S. and Wilkinson, R.M. Hong Kong Civil Court Practice, Singapore, Butterworths, 1999, 2A: 620pp (including issues 1-4).

Sihombing, J.E. and Wilkinson, R.M. Hong Kong Conveyancing Law and Practice Hong Kong Conveyancing Cases and Materials Updates Nos 12-15 vols 1 & 1A Updates Nos 11-14 vols 2, 2A, 2B, Singapore, Butterworths, 1999, 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 2B: 2,000pp.

Journal articles, book chapters and other published papers

Booth, C.D. and Smart, P.S.J. Retrospective or Prospective?: Determining the Scope of Hong Kong's New Insolvency Law. International Insolvency Review, Chichester, West Sussex, UK, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, 8(1): 27-37.

Carver, A.R. and Whitman, J.D. Chapter 10. In: Ray Wacks (ed.), Public Accountability and the Executive: the Role of the government in the stock market in the New Legal Order, Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 1999, 315-340.

Chan, F.W.H. Arresting and Auctioning Vessels in the People's Republic of China. The International Journal of Shipping Law, London, Lloyd's London Press, 1999, 1999 (1): 71-75.

Chan, F.W.H. A Plea for Certainty: Legal and Practical Problems in the Presentation of Non-Negotiable Bills of Lading. Hong Kong Law Journal, Hong Kong, HKLJ Limited, 1999, 1999, 29(1): 44-58.

Chow, W.S. Conveyancing & Tenancy Law. General Principles of Hong Kong Law, Hong Kong, Joint Publishing (HK) Co. Ltd., 1999, 267-290.

Chow, W.S. and Carver, A.R. Chapter 15. In: Ray Wacks (ed.), Employment and Trade Union Law. Idealogy and the Politics of Hong Kong Labour Law 1989-1999 in the New Legal Order, Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 1999, 477-502.

Halkyard, A.J. The Hong Kong Tax Paradox: Or Why Jurassic Park Exists in the Pearl River Delta. Revenue Law Journal, Brisbane, Australia, Bond University, 1998, (1998) 8: 1-35.

Lam, C.S. .A.N.D.R.E.W. and Chow, W.S. Accounting In Tax Law: Timing of Deductions. Asia-Pacific Journal of Taxation, Hong Kong, The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong, 1998, 2, Number 3, Autum 1998: 102-112.

Nathanson, S.B. and Fine, S. The Bar Vocational Course at the College of Law: A Study in Curriculum Coherence. The Law Teacher, Oxford, U.K., 1999, 33(2): 172-195.

Nathanson, S.B. Designing a Powerful PLT Programme. The Journal of Professional Legal Education, Sydney, Australia, 1998, 16(2): 229-245.

Sherrin, C.H. 'Solicitors' Liability for breach of trust and breach of judiciary duty'. Law Lectures for Practitioners Hong Kong Law Journal Limited, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Law Journal, 1998, 1998: 118-140.

Sherrin, C.H. Appropriation Set Aside: A Short Point of Law - But An Interesting One. Hong Kong Law Journal, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Law Journal, 1999, 29 Pt 1: 16-30.

Wilkinson, R.M. Courts and Judicial System. Halsbury's Laws of Hong Kong, Singapore, Butterworths, 1998, 8: 63-373.

Conference and working papers

Chan, F.W.H. A Comparative Study of Straight Bill of Lading - Mainland China, America & Hong Kong. Conference: The Third International Conference on Maritime Law, Beijing, China Maritime Law Association, 1998, 368-381.

Fosh, P., Carver, A.R., Chow, W.S., Ng, S.H. and Samuels, H. Prospects For Post Transition Changes In The Legal Framework For Trade Unions In Hong Kong: Two Straws In The Wind. The International Industrial Relations Association 11th World Congress. Developing Competitiveness and Social Justice: The Interplay Between Institutions and Social Partners, Bologna, Italy, 1998.

Reviews, translations and other written outputs

Halkyard, A.J. Wang Xuanhui Taxation in China 1997/98. International China Review, Hawaii, USA, University of Hawaii, 1998, 5(2): 574-577.


Academic Not Refereed

Scholarly books and monographs

Booth, C.D. Local Study of Insolvency Law Regimes: Report on Hong Kong, China, Web at http://www.insolvencyasia.com/hongkong.html, Asian Development Bank, 1999, 118pp.

Halkyard, A.J. and Vanderwolk, J.P. Hong Kong Tax Law: Cases and Materials (2nd Ed.), Singapore, Butterworths Asia, 1998, i; 1 - xxxii; 422pp.

Halkyard, A.J. and Willoughby, P.G. Encyclopaedia of Hong Kong Taxation: Stamp Duty (Issue 6), Singapore, Butterworths Asia, 1998, 1: 40pp.

Halkyard, A.J. and Willoughby, P.G. Encyclopaedia of Hong Kong Taxation: Estate Duty (Issue 5), Singapore, Butterworths Asia, 1998, 2: 50pp.

Halkyard, A.J. and Willoughby, P.G. Encyclopaedia of Hong Kong Taxation: Income Tax (Issue 6), Singapore, Butterworths Asia, 1999, 3: 100pp.

Halkyard, A.J. and Willoughby, P.G. Encyclopaedia of Hong Kong Taxation: Income Tax (Issue 5), Singapore, Butterworths Asia, 1999, 3: 20pp.

McInnis, J.A. Issue 4. Hong Kong Construction Law, Singapore, Butterworths, 1998, 820pp.

Journal articles, book chapters and other published papers

Burton, J.R. Civil Procedure Update. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Law Journal Ltd, 1998, 56-65.

Cheung, E.T.M. The Law of Contract (in Chinese). General Principles of Hong Kong Laws, Hong Kong, Joint Publishing Co, 1999, 183-210.

McInnis, J.A. Reforming Civil Justice. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1999, 54-55.

McInnis, J.A. Safety Matters. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1999, 41-42.

McInnis, J.A. Sustainable Development. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1999, 41-42.

McInnis, J.A. Construction Standards. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1999, 38-39.

McInnis, J.A. Pedestrianisation. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1999, 42-43.

McInnis, J.A. Tender Controvercy. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1999, 37-39.

McInnis, J.A. Does Hong Kong Need a New Construction Law?. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1999, 1pp.

McInnis, J.A. Privatisation. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1998, 39-41.

McInnis, J.A. The Draft Code of Practice for Demolition of Buildings. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1999, 42-43.

McInnis, J.A. Crouch Case Overruled. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1998, 47-48.

McInnis, J.A. New Features and Scope regarding Lifts and Escalators Regulation. Asian Architect and Contractor, Hong Kong, Thomson Press, 1998, 41-42.

Sherrin, C.H. Succession. All England Reports Annual Review 1998, London, Butterworths, 1999, 463-469.

Smart, P.S.J. and Booth, C.D. New Insolvency Law: Traps and Gaps. Hong Kong Lawyer, Hong Kong, Butterworths, 1999, 62-64(English) & 64-66 (Chinese).

Conference and working papers

Booth, C.D. State Intervention against Fraudulent Companies: Hong Kong Law. International Bar Association Section on Business Law Conference, Insolvency and Creditors' Rights Committee, Insolvency and Fraud Panel, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1999.

Booth, C.D. Update on Insolvency Law Developments in Hong Kong and China. American Bar Association, subcommittee on International Bankruptcy, Session on Insolvency in the Pacific Rim, San Francisco, CA, USA, 1999.

Booth, C.D. Cross Border Insolvencies, Comity and Choice of Law, and Insolvencies of Financial Institutions and of Insurance Companies: Hong Kong Law. Inter-Pacific Bar Association Ninth Annual Meeting and Conference, Insolvency Committee, Bangkok, Thailand, 1999.

Booth, C.D. Hong Kong Insolvency Law: Preparing for the Next Millenium. INSOL Pacific '99 Academics Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 1999.

Chan, F.W.H. A comparative Study of Straight Bills of Lading. The Third International Conference on Maritime Law, Beijing, September 23, 1998.

Chan, F.W.H. Documentary Compliance under UCP 500, a Fault-finding Mission or a Mere Guessing exercise?. Law Lectures for Practitioners 1999, April 23, 1999.

Cheung, E.T.M. Bilingualism: Where Are We Heading?. Forum on the Reform of the Civil Justice System, 3-4 May 1999, Hong Kong.

Halkyard, A.J. Hong Kong Tax Policy: Future Directions. The Accounting and Corporate Law Centre of the City University of Hong Kong Taxation Conference, Hong Kong, Accounting Dept, City University of Hong Kong, 1999, 8pp.

Lewis, D.J. and Booth, C.D. Insolvency of SOEs in China: An Uncertain Path. Conference on Law & Economic Development in Asia, Session on Transformation of SOEs in China, Hong Kong, 1998.

Wu, R.W.S. Conference Paper: Some Practical Tips For New Territories Conveyancing. Law Lectures for Practitioners, 23 April 1999, Hong Kong.

Wu, R.W.S. Implementation of International Standards - Observations From China. The Reform of the International Financial Architecture, 24-25 May 1999, London.

Reviews, translations and other written outputs

Booth, C.D. and Smart, P.S.J. Submission on the winding-up provisions of the Companies Ordinance. Law Reform Submission to the Hong Kong Law Reform Commission Sub-Committee on Insolvency, 1998, 28pp.

Halkyard, A.J. Tax Lawyer (regular contribution to Journal of Hong Kong Law Society: July 1998-June 1999) monthly. Hong Kong Lawyer, Hong Kong, Butterworths Asia, 1998, 1 page per monthly edition.


Other Output

Editorships and high-level service external to HKU

Chan, F.W.H. Member, Examiner and Lecturer. The Hong Kong Law Society's Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination Panel 1999, 1998.

Cheung, E.T.M. Member (1998-99). The Hong Kong Law Reform Commission, 1999.

Cheung, E.T.M. Member (1998-99). The Hong Kong Law Society's Bilingualism Committee, 1999.

Cheung, E.T.M. Member (1998-99). The Hong Kong Law Reform Commission's Sub-committee on Supply of Goods, 1999.

Cheung, E.T.M. Member. The Hong Kong Law Society's Constitutional Affairs Committee, 1999.

Cheung, E.T.M. Member. The Hong Kong Law Society's Continuing Professional Development Committee, 1999.

Cheung, E.T.M. Member (1998-99). The Hong Kong Law Society's Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination Panel, 1999.

Halkyard, A.J. Contributing Editor (July 1998-June 1999). Hong Kong Law Reports & Digest, Hong Kong, Sweet & Maxwell Asia, 1998, 1-2 (1998).

Halkyard, A.J. Member of Users' Committee. Inland Revenue Department (July 1998-June 1999), 1998.

Halkyard, A.J. Deputy Chairman. Hong Kong Inland Revenue Board of Review (July 1998- June 1999), 1998.

Halkyard, A.J. Member of Publications Panel. Inland Revenue Board of Review Decisions (July 1998 - June 1999), 1998.

McInnis, J.A. Chairman, Appeal Tribunal Buildings (1 July 1998 - 30 June 1999), 1999.

All other outputs

Chow, W.S. Recent Developments In Hong Kong Revenue Law. In-House CPD Course of Gallant Y.T. Ho & Co., Solicitors & Notaries, 1998.

McInnis, J.A. and Hill, C.H. Construction Claims Workshop. Short course given for the Law Society of Hong Kong, Continuing Professional Development Program, 1999.

McInnis, J.A. Construction Law Update. Short course given for the Law Society of Hong Kong, Continuing Professional Development Program, 1998.