Policy Address

International Legal Hub

131. The DoJ will construct the Hong Kong International Legal Service Building adjacent to the IOMed headquarters. The building will house facilities such as the headquarters of the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy, as well as international legal and dispute resolution services institutions.

Strengthen the Promotion of Hong Kong Legal Services

132. The Deputy Secretary for Justice is tasked to promote Hong Kong's legal services and will collaborate with other professional service sectors, such as accounting and finance, to support Mainland enterprises wishing to expand overseas.

Mediation Culture and Arbitration Development

133. The Government will continue to take forward the Pilot Scheme on Sports Dispute Resolution and the Pilot Scheme on Community Mediation. It will also strengthen the accreditation and disciplinary systems for the mediation profession, and step up promotion of Hong Kong's arbitration services, while studying the need to amend the Arbitration Ordinance.