Hong Kong Legal Week 2025
by Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Hong Kong Legal Week 2025, themed "Linking Laws, Bridging Worlds," is an annual event organized by the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Held from December 1 to December 5, 2025, this five-day event brings together legal professionals, government officials, academics, and industry experts from around the world to engage in discussions on contemporary legal issues and developments.
The event covers a wide array of topics, including the integration of lawtech and artificial intelligence, developments in international law, alternative dispute resolution, and collaboration within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Key sessions include the 6th UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Judicial Summit, the inaugural Hong Kong LawTech Fest, and the Basic Law 35th Anniversary Legal Summit.
Attendees can participate in various networking opportunities, explore a lawtech exhibition featuring innovative products and services, and attend keynote speeches by prominent figures such as the Secretary for Justice, Mr. Paul Lam, SC, and the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal, Mr. Andrew Cheung.
This event is ideal for legal practitioners, technology providers, academics, and policymakers interested in the evolving landscape of law and technology, offering a platform to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and stay abreast of the latest developments in the legal sector.
Speakers(32)
Afifah Kusumadara
Professor of Law at Brawijaya University, Indonesia
Professor Afifah Kusumadara is a Professor of Law at Brawijaya University in Indonesia, specializing in private international law.
Alberto Ninio
General Counsel at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Alberto Ninio is the General Counsel at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, overseeing legal matters related to infrastructure financing.
Andrew Cheung
Chief Justice at Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong
Andrew Cheung serves as the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, leading the judiciary in the region.
Anna Joubin-Bret
Secretary at United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
Anna Joubin-Bret is the Secretary of UNCITRAL, leading efforts to modernize and harmonize international trade law.
Arthur Yuen
Deputy Chief Executive at Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Arthur Yuen is the Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, overseeing banking policy and supervision.
Cheung Kwok-kwan
Deputy Secretary for Justice at Department of Justice, Hong Kong
Dr. Cheung Kwok-kwan is the Deputy Secretary for Justice in Hong Kong, assisting in the administration of legal policies and initiatives.
Christophe Bernasconi
Secretary General at Hague Conference on Private International Law
Dr. Christophe Bernasconi is the Secretary General of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, facilitating international legal cooperation.
Christopher To
Chairperson at Hong Kong Mediation Council
Dr. Christopher To is the Chairperson of the Hong Kong Mediation Council, advocating for the use of mediation in dispute resolution.
David Lok
Judge at Court of First Instance of the High Court, Hong Kong
Mr. Justice David Lok is a Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court in Hong Kong, presiding over civil and criminal cases.
Frederick Ma
Chairman at Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Professor Frederick Ma is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, promoting international trade and commerce.
Gaston Kenfack Douajni
Director of Legislation at Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Cameroon
Dr. Gaston Kenfack Douajni is the Director of Legislation at the Ministry of Justice in Cameroon, focusing on legal reforms and legislative drafting.
Gyooho Lee
Professor of Law at Chung-Ang University, Republic of Korea
Professor Gyooho Lee is a Professor of Law at Chung-Ang University in South Korea, focusing on international trade law.
James Ding
Law Officer (International Law) at Department of Justice, Hong Kong
Dr. James Ding serves as the Law Officer (International Law) at the Department of Justice in Hong Kong, overseeing international legal affairs.
Janice C. Sanchez-Rivera
Acting Director at Authentication Division, Office of Consular Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines
Ms. Janice C. Sanchez-Rivera is the Acting Director of the Authentication Division at the Department of Foreign Affairs in the Philippines, overseeing document authentication services.
Julian Lee
Executive Director of Finance at Airport Authority Hong Kong
Julian Lee serves as the Executive Director of Finance at the Airport Authority Hong Kong, managing financial operations and strategy.
Leona Cheung
Principal Government Counsel at Legal Enhancement and Development Office, Department of Justice, Hong Kong
Leona Cheung is the Principal Government Counsel at the Legal Enhancement and Development Office, focusing on legal policy development.
Liau Eng Soon
Cluster Director at Digital Utilities Cluster, Enterprise Transformation and Innovation Group, Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore
Mr. Liau Eng Soon serves as the Cluster Director of the Digital Utilities Cluster at the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, focusing on digital transformation initiatives.
Patthara Limsira
Assistant Professor at Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
Mr. Patthara Limsira is an Assistant Professor at Ramkhamhaeng University in Thailand, specializing in international law.
Paul Lam, SC
Secretary for Justice at Department of Justice, Hong Kong
Paul Lam, SC, serves as the Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, overseeing legal affairs and policy development in the region.
Rimsky Yuen, SC
Chairman at Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited
Rimsky Yuen, SC, serves as the Chairman of the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited, promoting mediation standards and practices.
Sienho Yee
Director at Chinese Institute of International Law, China Foreign Affairs University
Professor Sienho Yee is the Director of the Chinese Institute of International Law at China Foreign Affairs University, specializing in international legal studies.
Simon Kwang
Registrar at High Court, Hong Kong
Mr. Simon Kwang serves as the Registrar of the High Court in Hong Kong, overseeing court administration and procedures.
Teresa Cheng
Secretary-General at International Organization for Mediation
Teresa Cheng is the Secretary-General of the International Organization for Mediation, promoting mediation as a means of dispute resolution globally.
Tian Ya
Deputy Director-General at Department of Treaty and Law, Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China
Tian Ya is the Deputy Director-General at the Department of Treaty and Law, focusing on international trade agreements and legal affairs.
Tian Zhenfeng
Deputy Director-General at Consular Department, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mr. Tian Zhenfeng is the Deputy Director-General of the Consular Department at the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, managing consular affairs.
Tu Guangjian
Professor of Law at University of Macau
Professor Tu Guangjian is a Professor of Law at the University of Macau, focusing on private international law.
Wong Yuk-shan
Vice-chairperson at Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Professor Wong Yuk-shan serves as the Vice-chairperson of the Hong Kong SAR Basic Law Committee, contributing to constitutional research and interpretation.
Yang Ling
Director at Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office
Dr. Yang Ling is the Director of the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office, focusing on legal education and training initiatives.
Yang Zhaoye
Director at Research Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee and Macao Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Yang Zhaoye is the Director of the Research Office for the Basic Law Committees, focusing on constitutional matters in Hong Kong and Macao.
Zhang Changwei
Deputy Commissioner at Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Zhang Changwei is the Deputy Commissioner at the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, overseeing diplomatic affairs.
Zhang Xiang
President and Vice-Chancellor at University of Hong Kong
Professor Zhang Xiang is the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, leading the institution's academic and administrative functions.
Zhao Yun
Representative at Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hague Conference on Private International Law
Professor Zhao Yun serves as the Representative of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific at the Hague Conference on Private International Law, promoting legal harmonization in the region.
Event Details
- Date
- December 3-7, 2025
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technology providers, academics, policymakers
- Attendees
- Approximately 6,000 registrants from nearly 50 jurisdictions