SJ to lead Hong Kong legal sector delegation to visit Mainland cities of GBA

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The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of over 30 representatives from Hong Kong's legal sector, will depart for Guangzhou for a three-day visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) tomorrow (December 5). The delegation comprises representatives from the Law Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Bar Association, as well as representatives from local, international and registered foreign law firms, including various non-Chinese lawyers.

Mr Lam and his delegation will visit Guangzhou and Shenzhen to meet with local government representatives to learn more about the latest developments in Guangdong and the GBA, and to explore opportunities for further co-operation between the Hong Kong legal sector and Mainland authorities, as well as legal and business sectors of the Mainland. They will also hold discussions with representatives from Guangdong legal and business sectors in Guangzhou and with representatives of Mainland courts and law-related organisations in Shenzhen to discuss various topics of mutual interest and share practical experiences. Mr Lam and his delegation will also visit an innovation and technology enterprise's headquarters in Shenzhen and meet with its representatives.

Mr Lam will return to Hong Kong on December 7. During his absence, the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, will be the Acting Secretary for Justice.

Ends/Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Issued at HKT 12:48

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