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The Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) released its update for September and October 2026, highlighting Qatar becoming its 95th member, new convention accessions by Moldova and Montenegro, and…
Adopted legislation31 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government released details on maritime arbitration statistics, proposed tax concessions for physical commodity trading, upcoming ship registration amendments, and ongoing legal reform initiatives.
Regulatory guidance28 October 2026
At the closing ceremony of the FDI Moot 2026 Globals in Shenzhen, Hong Kong Deputy Secretary for Justice Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan detailed Hong Kong's legal advantages, cross-border arrangements with Mainland China, immigration facilitations, and…
Regulatory guidance27 October 2026
The Thessaloniki Court of First Instance ruled that Greece's non-recognition of Kosovo as an independent state does not preclude the legal recognition of a Kosovar court divorce judgment under private international law.
Court judgment27 October 2026
At Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2026, Deputy Secretary for Justice Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan detailed Hong Kong's ongoing consultation on Arbitration Ordinance amendments and reviewed cross-border opportunities following mainland China's revised Arbitration Law.
Public consultation23 October 2026
An analysis of the Cambodian microfinance cases before the International Finance Corporation's Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) and the broader legal, procedural, and immunity implications of executive board intervention in independent accountability mechanisms.
Status unclear22 October 2026
In a Legislative Council reply, the Hong Kong Government confirmed that there is no imminent need to raise the Small Claims Tribunal's HK$75,000 jurisdictional limit, highlighting stable caseloads, strong settlement rates, and ongoing e-court…
Rules in force22 October 2026
At the first anniversary celebration of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee highlighted the organization's expansion to 48 signatory states and outlined HKSAR Government initiatives, including inserting IOMed…
Status unclear20 October 2026
The Swiss Arbitration Centre has announced the upcoming Q4 2026 launch of a new electronic case management platform powered by Thomson Reuters HighQ for proceedings under the Swiss Rules.
Status unclear19 October 2026
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, attended the 2026 Hainan Free Trade Port Legal Week on October 16, 2026, signing a legal services co-operation arrangement with Hainan's Department of Justice and…
Status unclear16 October 2026
On October 16, 2026, the Hong Kong SAR Government published subsidiary legislation in the Gazette to implement the New Arrangement on Mutual Service of Judicial Documents in Civil and Commercial Proceedings with Mainland China,…
Adopted legislation16 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government has gazetted an order under Cap. 558 implementing an agreement between the Central People's Government and INTERPOL to grant privileges and immunities to the organization and connected individuals for…
Adopted legislation16 October 2026
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