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Hong Kong Strengthens Position as International Legal Hub
Hong Kong SAR is set to enhance its legal prominence with the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) establishing its Asia-Pacific Liaison Office. This marks UNIDROIT's first regional office outside Rome in its history, underscoring Hong Kong's status as a hub for legal and dispute resolution services.
The office, slated to open in late 2026 at the Hong Kong Legal Hub, will promote collaboration between UNIDROIT, the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH), and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). This development coincides with UNIDROIT's centenary celebrations.
Recently, the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) inaugurated its headquarters in Hong Kong, further solidifying the city's role in international dispute resolution. Hosting various international legal entities, Hong Kong remains a crucial player on the global legal stage.
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