Visit to Guangzhou and Shenzhen – Delegation of Hong Kong Legal Sector led by Secretary for Justice, HKSAR
Our Asia Head of Corporate, Matt Roberts, was delighted to join the Secretary for Justice, Mr. Paul Lam, SC, and a Hong Kong delegation of over 30 representatives of foreign-related legal experts on a visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on 5-7 December 2024. The purpose of the trip was to promote cross-border collaboration between the HK/Guangdong and Shenzhen departments/ministries of justice, enhancing opportunities to better promote each jurisdiction and China’s Greater Bay Area.
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The high-level delegation, led by the Secretary for Justice, consisted of the largest number of non-Chinese speaking practitioners to date. The delegation included 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, who are leading experts with extensive experience in areas such as IPOs, M&As, private equity, corporate restructuring, international commercial litigation, and arbitration.
The delegation engaged in fruitful discussions with Guangzhou and Shenzhen government representatives about the latest developments in Guangdong and the Greater Bay Area. They also explored innovative technology and opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the Hong Kong legal sector and Mainland authorities, and the legal and business sectors of the Mainland. They visited the Shenzhen Museum and Qianhai Court, gaining valuable insights into the city’s development and multifaceted dispute resolution mechanisms.
The Maples Group is proud to be celebrating the 30th anniversary of our Hong Kong office in 2025. This milestone marks three decades of dedicated service and commitment to the Greater China market. We look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence and strengthening our relationships within this dynamic region.
For more, visit the official press release: SJ leads delegation of Hong Kong foreign-related legal talent to continue GBA visit in Shenzhen