Mainland legal training course draws over 400 registrations
Hkgov · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Mainland Civil & Commercial Legal Practice Training Course 2026 concluded today after drawing more than 400 registrations from local legal and dispute resolution practitioners. Organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy, the two-day programme focused on improving understanding of the Mainland’s civil and commercial legal system, practical operations and recent developments
Key Points
- Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said at the opening ceremony that the country’s continued high-level opening up has sharply increased demand for cross-boundary legal services
- Lam said Hong Kong needs more professionals with practical knowledge of cross-boundary civil and commercial law, and described the course as directly meeting that need
- Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan said in closing remarks that fast arbitration development lets Hong Kong better use its institutional strengths
- Cheung said Hong Kong will support Mainland and overseas arbitration institutions in setting up local branches to attract high-calibre professionals
- First launched in 2025, the 2026 course covered mutual legal assistance arrangements, Mainland arbitration, investment protection agreements and related issues
- Two thematic panel discussions examined international investment arbitration and challenges faced by Chinese enterprises in overseas expansion
- Speakers included senior judges from the Supreme People’s Court and other Mainland courts, as well as officials from the ministries of justice and commerce
Why It Matters
The programme points to a practical push to equip Hong Kong’s legal sector for rising cross-boundary work as demand for Mainland-related civil and commercial services grows. It also aligns with the city’s effort to strengthen its role as a dispute resolution services centre by drawing institutions and talent to Hong Kong