The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, will lead a delegation of Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution sector comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and other related sectors, to Xi'an tomorrow (May 25) to promote Hong Kong's international legal and dispute resolution services, so as to fully leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world under "one country, two systems" in contributing to the country's high-quality development.
 
     Mr Lam and the delegation of more than 120 people will attend the seventh Hong Kong Legal Services Forum on May 27, which is jointly organised by the Department of Justice (as the leading organiser), the Department of Justice of Shaanxi Province and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Shaanxi Provincial People's Government, together with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council etc. as co-organisers. The Forum has been held on a biennial basis in Mainland cities since 2010 to promote Hong Kong's international legal and dispute resolution services.
　
     During his visit, Mr Lam will attend the graduation ceremony of the Hong Kong Common Law and Dispute Resolution Practical Training Course organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy. He will also make visits to learn about Xi'an's work on foreign-related rule of law.　
 
     Mr Lam will return to Hong Kong on May 27. During his absence, the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, will be the Acting Secretary for Justice.

Ends/Saturday, May 24, 2025
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