UNIDROIT, the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, is making history in the Asia-Pacific region! 🎉 At its recent General Assembly, the global legal body picked the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) as the base for its new Asia-Pacific Liaison Office—its first regional office outside Rome since the institute was founded a century ago.
Paul Lam, secretary of justice of the HKSAR, highlighted the move’s significance: “The decision to set up the Asia-Pacific Liaison Office is a very important move to enhance the level of our cooperation, which is of critical importance in enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international legal service center.”
Slated to open in the second half of 2026, this office will serve as a hub for harmonizing private law across the region. For news enthusiasts, it’s a sign that Asia-Pacific legal collaboration is on the rise. For professionals and entrepreneurs, it promises clearer frameworks to support cross-border deals. For students and researchers, new opportunities will emerge for conferences and internships right in the heart of Hong Kong’s legal district.
Why it matters:
- 🌏 Strengthened regional cooperation in private law
- 💼 Boost for Hong Kong’s role as a global legal services hub
- 🎓 Fresh academic and career pathways for aspiring legal minds
Stay tuned for more updates as UNIDROIT’s Asia-Pacific journey kicks off in late 2026. This is one story you won’t want to miss! ✨
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Major global legal body to open Asia-Pacific office in HKSAR
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