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SJ leads legal sector delegation to visit Foshan (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of about 20 persons comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, arrived in Foshan yesterday afternoon (August 7), starting a visit to gain a better grasp of the opportunities brought about by the developments in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). They first attended a dinner and met with the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Bai Tao, in the evening.

     This morning (August 8), Mr Lam and his delegation had a meeting with Foshan Federation of Industry and Commerce representatives to gain a better understanding of business developments there and the demand for cross-border legal services. They also exchanged views on how Hong Kong's comprehensive legal and dispute resolution services could facilitate the development of enterprises in the GBA. Mr Lam then attended a luncheon with the Federation and gave a keynote speech.

     In the afternoon, Mr Lam and his delegation visited the Keda Industrial Group Company Limited to learn more about its diverse global businesses, and how Hong Kong, as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region, can further promote GBA development under the auspices of the Belt and Road Initiative by providing high-quality one-stop legal services to enterprises in the region.

     Mr Lam and his delegation concluded their visit and returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.
 
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The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of about 20 persons comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, started their visit to Foshan on August 7. Photo shows Mr Lam (second left) and Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Dr Patrick Lau (first right) attending a dinner and meeting with the Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Bai Tao (second right), and Vice Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government Mr Ning Huijun (first left).
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of about 20 persons comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, continued their visit in Foshan today (August 8). Photo shows Mr Lam (centre), Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Dr Patrick Lau (left) and the delegation having a meeting with Foshan Federation of Industry and Commerce representatives to gain a better understanding of business developments there.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of about 20 persons comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, continued their visit in Foshan today (August 8). Photo shows Mr Lam (front row, centre); Vice Mayor of the Foshan Municipal Government Mr Chen Xinwen (front row, third right); Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Dr Patrick Lau (front row, third left) and other members of the delegation and guests before the luncheon with the Foshan Federation of Industry and Commerce.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of about 20 persons comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, continued their visit in Foshan today (August 8). Photo shows Mr Lam delivering his keynote speech at the luncheon with the Foshan Federation of Industry and Commerce.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of about 20 persons comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, continued their visit in Foshan today (August 8). Photo shows Mr Lam delivering his keynote speech at the luncheon with the Foshan Federation of Industry and Commerce.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of about 20 persons comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, continued their visit in Foshan today (August 8). Photo shows Mr Lam (first row, first right) and his delegation visiting the Keda Industrial Group Company Limited to learn more about its diverse global businesses.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, leading a delegation of about 20 persons comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong and related sectors, continued their visit in Foshan today (August 8). Photo shows Mr Lam (front row, ninth left) and his delegation after visiting the Keda Industrial Group Company Limited.