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'''Junius Kwan Yiu Ho (何君堯)''' was born on 4th June 1962 and is a Hong Kong Senior Partner and a Principal Representative of Guangzhou. He is the President of the law society of Hong Kong by election since 2011<ref></ref>. '''Junius K. Y. Ho (何君堯)''' was born on 4th June 1962. He is the Senior Partner of a law firm in Hong Kong and a Principal Representative of a law firm in Guangzhou. He was elected President of the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2011<ref></ref>.


===Education=== ===Education===


* 1975- 1979 Junius studied at the ''']'''. * He studied at the ''']''' from 1975 to 1979.
* 1979-1984 Junius studied in the ] at ''']''' (formerly known as ''']''') obtaining his Bachelor of Law's degree. * He studied in the ] at ''']''' (formerly known as ''']''') from 1979 obtaining his Bachelor of Law's degree in 1984.
* 1984-1986 Junius returned to Hong Kong and became a Post-graduate at the University of Hong Kong obtaining his Certificate in Laws study (PCLL). * He returned to Hong Kong and became a Post-graduate at the University of Hong Kong in 1984 and obtained his Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) in 1986.
* 2011 Junius was awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws by ''']'''<ref></ref>. * He was awarded with the honorary Doctor of Laws by ''']'''<ref></ref> in 2011.


===Career=== ===Career===


After gaining his qualifications Junius was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 1988 and was similarly admitted in other jurisdictions in Singapore and England and Wales in 1995 and 1997<ref></ref>. After gaining his qualifications he was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 1988 and was similarly admitted in other jurisdictions in Singapore and England and Wales in 1995 and 1997<ref></ref>.


In 2003 Junius was appointed as a China-Appointed Attesting Officer. He was appointed a China-Appointed Attesting Officer in 2003.


In 2010 he became the Vice-President and Council Member of the Law Society of Hong Kong and was appointed as President of the law society of Hong Kong in 2011<ref></ref>. He became the Vice-President and Council Member of the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2010 and was elected as President of the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2011<ref></ref>.


In 2011 Junius became the Chairman of Tuen Mun Rural Committee and holds the posts of Ex officio member of Tuen Mun District Council<ref></ref> and Ex officio executive member of the 33rd Executive Committee of Heung Yee Kuk<ref></ref>. He was elected as Chairman of Tuen Mun Rural Committee in 2011 and he holds the posts of Ex officio member of Tuen Mun District Council<ref></ref> and Ex officio executive member of the 33rd Executive Committee of Heung Yee Kuk<ref></ref>.


===Recent=== ===Recent News===


In July 2011 as President of the Law Society of Hong Kong Junius expressed his thoughts to the media on the judicial review of Filipino maids seeking right of abode in Hong Kong<ref></ref>. As President of the Law Society of Hong Kong he expressed his thoughts to the media on the judicial review of Filipino maids seeking right of abode in Hong Kong<ref></ref> in July 2011


In August 2011 three protesting students who were locked up in the back stairs of the K. K. Leung Building of the University of Hong Kong during Vice-Premier Li Keqiang's visit hit headlines and Junius as President of the Law Society of Hong Kong citied section six of the Public Order Ordinance to explain police discretions on the extent of restrictions considered necessary for national security or public safety<ref></ref>. He citied section six of the Public Order Ordinance and explained about police discretion and the extent of restrictions considered necessary for national security and to protect public safety<ref></ref> when the news of three protesting students locked up in the back stairs of the University of Hong Kong’s K. K. Leung Building made headlines in August 2011 during a visit by Vice-Premier Li Keqiang.


On 23rd September 2011 Junius was a guest on the radio programme, “On a Clear Day” regarding Replacement Mechanism<ref></ref>. He appeared as a guest on the radio programme, “On a Clear Day” in September 2011 and spoke about Replacement Mechanism<ref></ref>.


===Personal Life=== ===Personal Life===
Junius is married with 3 children and has a family dog. He is married with 3 children and has a family dog.


==Current Positions== ==Current Positions==
===Business === ===Business===
* Committee Member of Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China – Guangdong * Committee Member of Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China – Guangdong
* Arbitrator of Wuhan International Arbitration Court and Zhengzhou Arbitration Commission * Arbitrator of Wuhan International Arbitration Court and Zhengzhou Arbitration Commission
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* Chairman of the Mainland Legal Affairs of the Law Society of Hong Kong * Chairman of the Mainland Legal Affairs of the Law Society of Hong Kong
* Committee/Council Member of Sir Wilson's Heritage Trust
* Committee/Council Member of Transport Advisory Committee of the Government of HKSAR * Committee/Council Member of Transport Advisory Committee of the Government of HKSAR
* Committee Member of Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council * Committee Member of Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council

Revision as of 03:52, 3 November 2011

Junius Kwan Yiu Ho
何君堯
Member, Tuen Mun District Council
Personal details
Born (1962-06-04) 4 June 1962 (age 62)
Hong Kong
NationalityChinese
Children3
ResidenceHong Kong
Alma materQueen's College, Hong Kong
OccupationSolicitor
K. C. Ho & Fong,
Solicitors & Notaries'
Senior Partner
Member, Tuen Mun District Council
The chairman of the
Tuen Mun Rural Committee
Vice-President of the
Law Society of Hong Kong
Websitewww.JuniusHo.com

Junius K. Y. Ho (何君堯) was born on 4th June 1962. He is the Senior Partner of a law firm in Hong Kong and a Principal Representative of a law firm in Guangzhou. He was elected President of the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2011.

Education

Career

After gaining his qualifications he was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 1988 and was similarly admitted in other jurisdictions in Singapore and England and Wales in 1995 and 1997.

He was appointed a China-Appointed Attesting Officer in 2003.

He became the Vice-President and Council Member of the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2010 and was elected as President of the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2011.

He was elected as Chairman of Tuen Mun Rural Committee in 2011 and he holds the posts of Ex officio member of Tuen Mun District Council and Ex officio executive member of the 33rd Executive Committee of Heung Yee Kuk.

Recent News

As President of the Law Society of Hong Kong he expressed his thoughts to the media on the judicial review of Filipino maids seeking right of abode in Hong Kong in July 2011

He citied section six of the Public Order Ordinance and explained about police discretion and the extent of restrictions considered necessary for national security and to protect public safety when the news of three protesting students locked up in the back stairs of the University of Hong Kong’s K. K. Leung Building made headlines in August 2011 during a visit by Vice-Premier Li Keqiang.

He appeared as a guest on the radio programme, “On a Clear Day” in September 2011 and spoke about Replacement Mechanism.

Personal Life

He is married with 3 children and has a family dog.

Current Positions

Business

  • Committee Member of Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China – Guangdong
  • Arbitrator of Wuhan International Arbitration Court and Zhengzhou Arbitration Commission
  • Consultant of Guangzhou Municipal Board for International Investment

Community

  • Chairman of the Mainland Legal Affairs of the Law Society of Hong Kong
  • Committee/Council Member of Sir Wilson's Heritage Trust
  • Committee/Council Member of Transport Advisory Committee of the Government of HKSAR
  • Committee Member of Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council
  • Committee Member of Professional Services Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Committee/Council Member of China Trade Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Chairman of Product Eco-responsibility Appeal Board Panel
  • Rotated Chairman of Duty Lawyer Service Council in 2005 and 2007
  • Indigenous Village Representative of Leung Tin Tsuen

Politics

  • Chairman of Tuen Mun Rural Committee
  • Ex Officio Member of Tuen Mun District Council
  • Ex Officio Executive Member of the 33rd Executive Committee of Heung Yee Kok

References

  1. Council Members - The Law Society of Hong Kong
  2. Anglia Ruskin University
  3. Law List - The Law Society of Hong Kong
  4. Council Members - The Law Society of Hong Kong
  5. Tuen Mun District Council Members (2008 - 2011)
  6. Heung Yee Kuk New Territories Members List thirty-second session（新界鄉議局第三十二屆議員芳名錄）
  7. DAB raises alarm over rights of foreign helpers - Hong Kong - China Daily eClips
  8. Police may face legal test over Li Keqiang visit | HK News Watch | Latest Hong Kong, China & World News | SCMP.com
  9. 律師會：最好維持補選 - Yahoo!
  10. Environmental Protection Department - Product Eco-responsibility Appeal Board Panel
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