South China Morning Post Opinion on Law Shaping Hong Kong's Future
Global Participation at HKLW 2024
The annual Hong Kong Legal Week (HKLW), held from November 4 to 8, has solidified Hong Kong's status as a premier legal hub. With over 5,000 participants from over 40 jurisdictions, discussions at HKLW covered international private law, alternative dispute resolution, and the vital role of the rule of law in economic growth.
Asia-Pacific International Private Law Summit
- The Summit aimed to explore opportunities through international private law.
- Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam, highlighted the need for sustainable growth in the region.
Prominent speakers, including UNIDROIT Secretary-General Prof Ignacio Tirado, lauded Hong Kong's resilience as a dynamic legal hub.
Legal Mechanisms in Global Trade
- Keynote address from Alberto Ninio on governance and development.
- Discussion of Hong Kong's role in linking the Mainland with global markets.
Events showcased the interplay of law and technology, including the latest in alternative dispute resolution and insights into supply chain finance regulations.
Conclusion
HKLW 2024 emphasized Hong Kong's capability to bridge legal expertise with economic opportunity, asserting its unique common law framework in an interconnected world.
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