SJ to lead delegation to visit Shenzhen and Foshan
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, will lead an around 20-person delegation, comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, to depart for a three-day visit to Shenzhen and Foshan tomorrow (August 6).
Mr Lam and the delegation will attend a conference in Shenzhen titled “Resolve2Win – Legal Services of Hong Kong, Opportunities for All”, organised by the Department of Justice and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, to promote Hong Kong’s legal and dispute resolution services.
During his visit to Shenzhen and Foshan, Mr Lam will meet with government leaders over dinner and engage with federations of industry and commerce. He will also visit local enterprises to understand how Hong Kong professional talent can assist enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area by providing high-quality and diverse legal and professional services.
Mr Lam and the delegation will return to Hong Kong on August 8. The Deputy Secretary for Justice, Mr Cheung Kwok-kwan, will be the Acting Secretary for Justice during the period. read more