IAFL Events

26 August 2025 Update: Following the re-opening of registration on Friday 22 August, there are very few spaces remaining for registration. Once full, we will operate a wait list. 

Meeting Hotel

The IAFL has a very limited number of rooms for the nights of 1 – 6 December 2025 at the Murray Hotel. If you plan to arrive earlier or leave later, please book the dates that are available and put a note in special requests for the missing nights you require or contact iafl@judylaneics.com.

Room Rates & Reservations

The below rates apply, subject to availability, to reservations made via Judy Lane ICS (official accommodation agent) by 30 October 2025. A valid credit card will be required to confirm your reservation and must not expire prior to 31 January 2026.  The hotel will charge for your full stay upon arrival. Please do not contact the hotel direct to make your reservation.

Rates quoted are per room per night in Hong Kong Dollars including breakfast and wi-fi, excluding 10% service charge and 3% hotel accommodation tax per night:

N2 Grand (King):
Single occupancy: HKD 3,700
Double occupancy: HKD 4,000

Check-in and check-out times:
Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: by 12:00

Cancellation/Amendment of your Hotel Booking

You may cancel or amend your booking by emailing iafl@judylaneics.com. Our policy is to respond, confirming receipt of your cancellation/amendment, within 48 hours.  If not received, please telephone Michele Williams +44 1327 858216 (UK office hours).
Penalties (for cancellation/reduction in room nights):
Up until 30 October 2025: No penalty
From 31 October 2025: Full-stay penalty
The full-stay penalty will also apply to no-shows (non-arrival on the day of your booking).
Where penalties are due, the hotel will charge the credit card you have provided as a guarantee with this booking form.

Registration
The IAFL’s terms and conditions of registration can be viewed here

*Tiered Dues/Reduced Registration fees:

The IAFL is committed to expanding its reach in jurisdictions that are currently under and un-represented within its Fellowship and to making meetings more accessible to all. With these aims in mind, the IAFL is pleased to offer reduced registration fees to attendees (Fellows and Lawyer Guests) from jurisdictions that qualify for IAFL Tiered Dues.
The discount only applies to those registering at the early bird rate which is available up to 22 October 2025. After this date, the regular fee will apply.
Click here to view the list of qualifying countries.

Registration fees include:

Fellow, First Timer Fellow, Associate Fellow, Judicial Fellow & Lawyer Guest
•    Attendance at the Education Program
•    Access to the Event App
•    Welcome Reception & Dinner on Wednesday 3 December at the Royal
      Hong Kong Yacht Club
•    Coffee breaks on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 December
•    Lunch on Friday 5 December
•    Happy Hour on Thursday 4 December at Pondside
•    Happy Hour on Friday 5 December at the Dragonfly Bar

Accompanying Guest
•    Access to the Event App
•    Welcome Reception & Dinner on Wednesday 3 December at the Royal
      Hong Kong Yacht Club
•    Happy Hour on Thursday 4 December at Pondside
•    Happy Hour on Friday 5 December at the Dragonfly Bar

Accompanying Guest (under 21)
•    Welcome Reception & Dinner on Wednesday 3 December at the Royal
      Hong Kong Yacht Club
•    Happy Hour on Thursday 4 December at Pondside
•    Happy Hour on Friday 5 December at the Dragonfly Bar

Education Program
Click here to view the Education Program 

Social Program
Click here to view the detailed social program with costs (where applicable)

The social program includes:

Wednesday 3 December
•    Victoria Peak Walking Tour
•    Welcome Reception & Dinner at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

Thursday 4 December
•    Feng Shui Walk, Tea Ceremony and Asia Society Gallery Visit
•    Visit to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (open to IAFL Fellows only)
•    Happy Hour at Pondside for All
•    Dine Arounds (meet your host at the happy hour at Pondside and depart in a group from there)

Friday 5 December
•    Lantau Island Discovery Tour
•    Cocktails and Dinner at the Jewish Community Centre
•    Happy Hour at Dragonfly Bar for All

Saturday 6 December
•    Boat Trip and Lunch at Fat Kee Seafood Restaurant, Po Toi O Village
•    West Kowloon Cultural Experience
•    President’s Dinner and Dancing at the China Club - SOLD OUT

Sponsorship

The IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter gratefully acknowledges the support of meeting sponsors.

Charles Russell Speechlys - Principal Sponsor

CBiz - Welcome Dinner

Rita Ku & Ser - Education Program

Lander & Rogers - Education Program

Rajah & Tann Asia - Education Program  

Chia Wong Chambers - Education Program

Davis Friedman LLC - Education Program

Schiller DuCanto and Fleck LLP - Education Program

Alfred Kriegler - Welcome Reception 

STOUT - Meeting app 

 Withers - Lanyards

Kennedy Partners Lawyers - Speaker Gifts

Mills Oakley - Fellow Gifts

Walzer Melcher & Yoda - Happy Hours on Thursday and Friday 

Rafton Family Lawyers - Coffee break, Thursday 

Drew & Napier LLC - Happy Hour, Thursday 

Seigel Colin & Kaufmann - Coffee break, Friday

Green Kaminer Min & Rockmore LLP - Lunch, Friday 

Harry Elias Partnership - Happy Hour, Friday 

Guandong Wumei Law Firm - Law Firm Showcase Sponsor, Friday 

Shanghai Landing Law Office - Law Firm Showcase Sponsor, Friday

Guantao Law Firm - Law Firm Showcase Sponsor, Friday 

IAFL Asia Pacific Chapter gratefully acknowledges the support of the following individuals and firms who have sponsored the President's Dinner on Saturday 6 December:

Please contact Annie Dunster annie.dunster@iafl.com if you are interested in sponsoring the meeting.

Registration Cancellation
Registration cancellations received in writing to iafl@judylaneics.com will be accepted until 22 October 2025 and fees refunded, less a USD 100.00 administrative fee per person. This includes social events and tours fees, but only if the Academy is not responsible for any charges or fees due to the cancellation.

Registration fees for cancellations received after 22 October 2025 will not be refunded. If the IAFL is able to re-sell any cancelled social function tickets or tours to another delegate, these fees may be refunded but only after the Meeting has taken place. Please email iafl@judylaneics.com. No refunds will be made for non- attendance at the Meeting.
 
Note that registrations are unique to the individual named on the registration form and are not interchangeable or transferable, either in part or whole to another person.

If in the unlikely event the Meeting is cancelled, any travel and accommodation costs will not be refunded.

Visa Requirements

It is the responsibility of each attendee to check visa requirements for entry into Hong Kong and to organize a visa if required.  Information can be found on the Immigration Department website. Please allow sufficient time for the relevant application process.  The organizers will not accept liability for non-approval of visas and any request for a refund of registration fees paid will be considered under the meeting cancellation terms and conditions (see above).

Environmental and Sustainability

The Murray Hong Kong is EarthCheck silver certified. You can read more about the sustainability of this iconic landmark here.