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(37)
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
Mr. Alberto Ninio is the General Counsel of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, overseeing legal affairs.
Andrew Cheung
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal at Hong Kong Judiciary
Andrew Cheung is the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal, leading Hong Kong's highest court.
Anna Joubin-Bret
Secretary at United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
Anna Joubin-Bret is the Secretary of UNCITRAL, guiding international trade law development.
Arthur Yuen
Deputy Chief Executive at Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Arthur Yuen is the Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, focusing on banking supervision and development.
Carl Li
Innovation Lead Lawyer for Asia at Linklaters
Mr. Carl Li serves as the Innovation Lead Lawyer for Asia at Linklaters, focusing on legal technology initiatives.
Cheung Kwok-kwan
Deputy Secretary for Justice at Department of Justice, Hong Kong
Dr. Cheung Kwok-kwan is the Deputy Secretary for Justice, focusing on legal policy and administration in Hong Kong.
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 serves as the Chairperson of the Hong Kong Mediation Council, advancing mediation practices in Hong Kong.
David Lok
Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court at Hong Kong Judiciary
Mr. Justice David Lok serves as a Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court in Hong Kong.
Edward Taylor
Partner, International Arbitration Practice at A&O Shearman, Hong Kong
Mr. Edward Taylor is a Partner in the International Arbitration practice at A&O Shearman in Hong Kong.
Frederick Ma
Chairman at Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Professor Frederick Ma is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, overseeing trade promotion activities.
Gaston Kenfack Douajni
Director of Legislation, Ministry of Justice, Republic of Cameroon at Co-facilitator of Expert Group on the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) Rules on International Commercial and International Investment Mediation
Dr. Gaston Kenfack Douajni is the Director of Legislation at Cameroon's Ministry of Justice and co-facilitator of the IOMed Rules on International Commercial and Investment Mediation.
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 of the Authentication Division at Office of Consular Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines
Ms. Janice C. Sanchez-Rivera is the Acting Director of the Authentication Division at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs.
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.
Leona Cheung
Principal Government Counsel, Legal Enhancement and Development Office at Department of Justice, Hong Kong
Ms. Leona Cheung is the Principal Government Counsel at the Legal Enhancement and Development Office of Hong Kong's Department of Justice.
Leung Hoi Tak
Manager and Asia Lead for Ashurst Advance Digital at Ashurst
Mr. Leung Hoi Tak is the Manager and Asia Lead for Ashurst Advance Digital at Ashurst, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Liau Eng Soon
Cluster Director of the Digital Utilities Cluster at Infocomm Media Development Authority, Singapore
Mr. Liau Eng Soon serves as the Cluster Director of the Digital Utilities Cluster at Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority.
Michelle Taylor
Partner at Tiang & Partners
Ms. Michelle Taylor is a Partner at Tiang & Partners, focusing on legal innovation and technology.
Patthara Limsira
Assistant Professor at Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
Mr. Patthara Limsira is an Assistant Professor at Ramkhamhaeng University in Thailand, teaching 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
Mr. Rimsky Yuen, SC, serves as the Chairman of the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited, promoting mediation standards.
Sharyn Ch’ang
Director at PwC Hong Kong
Ms. Sharyn Ch'ang is a Director at PwC Hong Kong and a member of the Consultation Group on Lawtech Development.
Sienho Yee
Director of the Chinese Institute of International Law at China Foreign Affairs University
Professor Sienho Yee is the Director of the Chinese Institute of International Law at China Foreign Affairs University and co-facilitator of the IOMed State-to-State Mediation Rules.
Simon Kwang
Registrar of the High Court at Hong Kong Judiciary
Mr. Simon Kwang serves as the Registrar of the High Court in Hong Kong, overseeing court administration.
Teresa Cheng
Secretary-General at International Organization for Mediation
Professor Teresa Cheng serves as the Secretary-General of the International Organization for Mediation, promoting global mediation practices.
Tian Ya
Deputy Director-General, Department of Treaty and Law at Ministry of Commerce, People's Republic of China
Tian Ya is the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Treaty and Law at China's Ministry of Commerce, specializing in international trade law.
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, specializing in 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 of the Research Office of the Hong Kong and Macao Basic Law Committees at Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
Yang Zhaoye is the Director of the Research Office of the Hong Kong and Macao Basic Law Committees under China's National People's Congress.
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 serves as 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 of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.
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