DOJ eyes closer ties with legal sector for global push

Justice Secretary Paul Lam emphasized the government's intention to collaborate closely with the legal sector to better navigate the evolving global landscape and enhance international exchanges. During Legal Week, which concluded on Friday, Lam highlighted collaboration as a key theme of the event, showcasing the government's initiative.

The Department of Justice typically assumes a leading role in such endeavors. Lam expressed hope that more local legal professionals would join in, gain insight into the current environment, and forge new connections, whether from mainland China or abroad. He stressed that while internal collaboration is essential, it is equally vital to collaborate with external partners beyond Hong Kong.

To truly solidify its status as an international legal hub, Lam stressed the need for Hong Kong to forge stronger ties with external legal institutions and engage in more direct communication. He described the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law's centenary celebration in Hong Kong, alongside the inaugural ceremony for its Asia-Pacific Liaison Office, as symbolic.

Lam noted that Hong Kong secured the institute's first office outside its headquarters in Rome, a first in its 100-year history, thanks to the country's support. He further emphasized Hong Kong's role in promoting a fairer and rules-based international order.