War Stories from the Legal Frontier: How to Avoid Costly Errors When Doing Business in Asia
What happens when business deals in Asia go wrong – and what can we learn from those who have seen it first-hand?
Join us for a fascinating and highly practical evening with Hong Kong Bar Association’sChairman, José Maurellet SC, and Alexander Tang SC, Deputy Honorary Secretary, as they share real-life ‘war stories’ from the legal front line – cases where misunderstandings, cultural differences, contractual pitfalls or simply getting the basics wrong have proved costly.
We do hope that many of you will be able to attend this Mid-Autumn event at The Clubhouse of The Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society. The Sandy Watson Room is an excellent venue for an autumn lunch: spectacular views of the golf course and over to Fife, on a clear day, as well as its provision of a fabulously comfortable environment for a relaxing lunch.
Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Venue: Clubhouse, The Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society
Time: 12.45 p.m.: reception and cash bar / 1.15 p.m.: lunch
We are delighted to be able to let you know that the next Gloucestershire Region lunch will take place on Wed 14 October. You may consider it difficult to think already about autumnal weather and shorter days – but I know that HK Society members have hectic forward social/travel schedules!
We are honoured to announce that Dr Aron Harilela, BBS, JP, Chairman & CEO of Harilela Hotels Ltd, has agreed to be the Guest of Honour at this year’s HK Society’s Annual Dinner. The Harilela family is not just one of the most well-known and long-established families in Hong Kong, they are also one of the most philanthropic. They are a fascinating success story. Dr Harilela is the eldest son of the patriarch, Hari Harilela, Chairman and CEO of the Harilela Group of companies. And he will be talking about his extraordinary family in a fireside chat with Brian Williams, Senior Advisor, Swire Hotels.
