Department of Justice backs Hong Kong's largest international arbitration event ever
- The 26th ICCA Congress sees record-breaking attendance, with over 1,400 legal and dispute resolution professionals from more than 70 jurisdictions participating
- Supported by Hong Kong's Department of Justice and hosted by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, this global event showcases Hong Kong's role as a leading destination for international arbitration
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The 26th International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Congress, held in Hong Kong from May 5 to May 8, brought together over 1,400 legal and dispute resolution practitioners from more than 70 jurisdictions around the world, marking the highest attendance in its history.
Supported by the Hong Kong Department of Justice (DoJ) and hosted by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), this global event showcased Hong Kong's role as a leading destination for international arbitration, fostered insightful discussions on the human dimension of dispute resolution and paved the way for innovation.
At the opening ceremony, Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice, delivered a welcome speech emphasising the significance of Hong Kong's ‘one country, two systems’ principle, which uniquely positions Hong Kong as the only common law jurisdiction within the country.
He also highlighted Hong Kong's strengths in dispute resolution, noting the role of the HKIAC in hosting the 26th ICCA Congress, reinforcing Hong Kong's global appeal as an international arbitration hub.
Lam further discussed the supportive legal infrastructure that facilitates arbitration, positioning Hong Kong as a preferred venue for resolving international legal disputes.
