The second edition of the Legal Practical Training Course for Chinese Enterprises Going Overseas, organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy, commenced today (October 12).

     Addressing the opening ceremony of the course, the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, expressed his gratitude to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) and its Bureau of Policies, Laws and Regulations for their staunch support of the course. He said that navigating foreign markets today does not only require a robust and proactive approach towards specific regions on risk management and regulatory compliance, but also a high-quality legal team providing pragmatic strategies for sustainable overseas success. In line with the National 15th Five Year Plan, the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030), and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address, Hong Kong will further leverage its unique advantages as a common law jurisdiction under the principle of "one country, two systems", deepen Hong Kong's status as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre, advance the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and strengthen regional co-operation with the Mainland.  

     Over 30 general counsel and senior legal officers of the country's leading enterprises recommended by the SASAC participated in the course. Around 20 distinguished legal practitioners and scholars from Hong Kong and overseas, including Central Asia and the Americas, as well as the representatives from the World Bank Group, serve as speakers and moderators. This comprehensive course addresses a wide range of practical topics, from the emerging challenges faced by Chinese enterprises going global, the European Union and United States export control measures and sanctions, to international commercial and investment arbitration. It also features three panel discussions on Central Asia, Latin America, and Hong Kong's professional services respectively. In addition to the lectures and panel discussions, site visits to legal professional bodies and international organisations, including the International Organization for Mediation, will also be arranged.

     Since its launch in November 2024, the Academy has collaborated with around 30 international organisations and professional bodies to deliver capacity-building programmes for over 5 000 participants worldwide, covering topics including international law, Hong Kong common law, international arbitration and the Mainland law, contributing to the cultivation of foreign-related legal talent. The Academy will capitalise on Hong Kong's bilingual common law system and international status to provide a platform for capacity building, knowledge, and experience sharing for legal professionals in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and other jurisdictions, in particular those along the Belt and Road. 

Ends/Monday, October 12, 2026
Issued at HKT 13:15

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