Thomas Tse
B.Soc.Sc., LL.B., P.C.LL.
Thomas Tse obtained his first degree on Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong in 1985. He obtained his law degree at the London University in 1988 and Post-graduate Certificate in Laws in 1989.
He has been in active practice as a solicitor in Hong Kong since 1991. He is a partner of Yip, Tse & Tang. He dedicates most of his time on practising laws relating to E-commerce and Technology. Thomas Tse is the author of Electronic Laws in Hong Kong (www.hkelaw.com)
He was admitted as Solicitor of the Supreme Court in Hong Kong in 1991 and as Solicitor of the Supreme Court in England and Wales in 1992. He founded Yip, Tse & Tang which has contiuously expanded in the past decade despite Hong Kong's economic turmoil since 1997. The firm now has grown up with 10 solicitors with a total workforce exceeding 30. The firm was chosen by ITSD of HKSAR Government as a case reference on use of information technology on law practice.
With his leadership, Yip, Tse & Tang launched the legal information portal www.solicitor.com.hk (award winner of eAward 2000 'Innovation and Design' organised by Hong Kong Productivity Council in 2000).
Since 1999, he has offered speeches in seminars and conferences on e-commerce and Internet laws to e-commerce and information technology managers. Columnist of DIGIHALL on e-commerce legal issues, a bimonthly e-commerce magazine published by Hong Kong Productivity Council. Articles include Domain Name Dispute, Computer and Internet Crimes, Online Libel, Jurisdiction Issues in Cyberspace, E-Commerce Legal Framework, Electronic Transaction and Banking Services, Online Copyright, Online Libel, Jurisdictional Issues, Data Privacy.
Conferences and Seminars
Nov 1999 to April 2000*
Twice organised: each over 12 hours of lectures to IT Managers on Internet and E-Commerce legal topics organised by Hong Kong Productivity Council and sponsored by Software Industry Information Center (over 150 participants in total).
Mar 2000*
Over 9 hours of lectures to IT Managers on E-Commerce Course Series : Professional Course of IT Legal Knowledge organised by Hong Kong Economic Times and co-organised by Hong Kong Computer Society, Hong Kong Small and Medium Size Enterprises Association. Hong Kong Small and Medium Business Association and SME Centre (51 participants)
7 May 2000
Speaker on E-Commerce Shopping for iSmart at Comp Expo 2000 (70 participants).
23 May 2000, 2 June 2000
Conference organised by Cable & Wireless HKT and Hong Kong Economic Times held at Convention Centre: Excellent Management on E-Shop (over 400 persons attended on each occasion).
31 May 2000
E-Commerce seminars organised by ITAccountants Association (ITAccountants.com ) for Certified Public Accountants.
27 July 2000
ICe Internet Commerce Expo Hong Kong 2000 Conference organised by IDG World Expo (Asia) Ltd : Legal Challenges and Risks in eBusiness
September 2000*
1 hour lecture on E-Commerce Legal Issues organised by Trade Development Council for SMEs in Hong Kong. 40 participants.
October and November 2000*
E-Commerce Course for Professionals organised by Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE). Over 8 hours of presentation on E-Commerce Laws and Regulations, Telecommunications Laws and Privacy Legal Issues. 40 participants, most were legal practitioners.
2 December 2000
E-Commerce Legal Issues for bank managers organised by Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE) for Hang Seng Bank. More than 3 hours of presentation.
Nov 2000 to January 2001*
Professional Certificate on E-Commerce organised by Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE). Over 11 hours of presentation each. Total number of participants were about 80.
May 2001*
Professional Certificate on E-Commerce organised by Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE). Over 11 hours of presentation each. Total number of participants were about 30.
June 2001*
Over 18 hours of lecture organised by Hong Kong Productivity Council. Topic: Laws and Regulations on Electronic Banking and E-Commerce
June 2001*
E-Commerce Course for Professionals (with CPD points accredited by the Law Society) organised by Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE). Over 8 hours of presentation on E-Commerce Laws and Regulations, Telecommunications Laws and Privacy Legal Issues. 10 participants, most were legal practitioners.
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Topics Covered in Seminars or Conference
E-Commerce Laws and Regulations
Computer and Internet Crimes
Computer and Internet Contracts
E-Commerce and Banking
Telecommunications Laws and Regulations
Encryption and Transaction Security
Software Liability and Legal Process
Online Privacy and Data Protection
Online Libel or Defamation
Domain Name Disputes and Resolutions
Internet Liabilities
LL.B., LL.M.
Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Member of Hong Kong Computer Society, CISA, P.C.LL.
The firm represents a large number of workers or employees in claiming against employers on their negligent liability. The firm also seeks compensation for employees under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance. It has a track record of claiming for hundreds of employees. 