Honour Law Firm News | Chen Peiyu and Jiang Zhongyou, Hong Kong and Macao Lawyers of Our Firm, Appointed as Part-time Arbitrators by Guangzhou Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Commission

June 26, 2023, 19:33:00

On June 16, multiple media outlets including Guangzhou Daily and Macao Daily reported that Chen Peiyu and Jiang Zhongyou, Hong Kong and Macao lawyers from Honour Chen (Guangzhou) Joint Law Firm—the first Guangdong-Hong Kong joint law firm in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou—were appointed as part-time arbitrators by the Guangzhou Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Commission.

Guangzhou Appoints First Batch of Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area Lawyers as Part-time Arbitrators

According to a report by Guangzhou Daily on June 16, the Guangzhou Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Commission recently appointed 9 Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area lawyers as part-time arbitrators, integrating the innovative development of labor and personnel dispute mediation and arbitration with the pilot program for Hong Kong and Macao lawyers to practice on the mainland. This marks a new step in advancing the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The appointment enables Greater Bay Area lawyers to leverage their professional advantages of being familiar with the laws of the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, establishing a bridge for the integrated development of labor dispute mediation and arbitration among the three regions. Before the appointment, the Arbitration Commission organized pre-employment training in strict accordance with laws and regulations, inviting experts from the Guangdong Provincial Labor and Personnel Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Institute, the Guangdong Provincial Party School, and the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court to teach courses on labor dispute mediation and arbitration theories, practices, and national conditions. After passing the pre-employment assessment, 9 lawyers including Cheng Jiawen, Chen Peiyu, Chen Yunxia, Huang Zhaohong, Jiang Zhongyou, Lin Meifang, Tan Yefengxian, Zhuang Fenglan, and Zheng Jiayin were officially appointed.

Background of Appointed Lawyers

- Lawyer Chen Peiyu: As a Hong Kong partner of the joint firm, she founded Chen Peiyu Law Firm in 2002 and has handled nearly 10,000 litigation and non-litigation cases involving real estate transactions, civil/commercial affairs, and criminal cases. She actively engages in social welfare and serves as a pro bono legal advisor for non-profit organizations.

- Lawyer Jiang Zhongyou: Licensed in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales (Australia), Hong Kong (China), and the UK, he has served as a consultant for the Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Legal Advisory Group. With extensive experience in cross-border legal affairs, he has handled construction projects, civil/marital mediation, commercial/engineering arbitration, and litigation, demonstrating deep expertise in dispute resolution.

Strengths of the Joint Firm

The joint firm boasts over 20 lawyers and legal professionals, including more than 10 Hong Kong lawyers and barristers with over 20 years of experience, many holding qualifications in the US, Australia, or the UK. Lawyers like Chen Peiyu, Su Wenjie, and Sun Bo, as Greater Bay Area practitioners, are committed to promoting legal integration in the region.

Significance for the Greater Bay Area

With the deepening of the Greater Bay Area construction and Nansha's development as a strategic platform, cross-border labor employment is increasing, posing new challenges and opportunities for labor dispute resolution. The joint firm will leverage its innovative model to provide one-stop international legal services for enterprises at home and abroad, contributing to the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao legal integration" strategy with a "Yuexiu model".