In a move that could reshape the legal landscape across the region, the General Assembly of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) recently chose the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the base for its new Asia-Pacific Liaison Office. ⚖️🌏
UNIDROIT focuses on harmonizing private law—think clear rules for contracts, property and cross-border business—so companies and individuals can navigate deals with confidence.
Paul Lam, Secretary of Justice of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said this decision is "crucial for boosting our cooperation level and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international legal service center."
The office is slated to open in the second half of 2026, marking UNIDROIT’s first regional office outside Rome since it was founded a century ago. This move aligns with Hong Kong’s push to support startups, fintech innovators and global investors with smoother legal frameworks.
For young professionals in South and Southeast Asia, this development signals faster, more transparent legal support for cross-border ventures. Whether you’re launching an e-commerce brand or exploring international investments, the new hub aims to make legal processes more accessible and efficient.
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Major global legal body to open Asia-Pacific office in HKSAR
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