Hong Kong has always been Asia's preferred arbitral centre. Now, its role for arbitrating China-related disputes has been strengthened with the provision of effectual procedural tools in Mainland courts, making Hong Kong the first and only jurisdiction in the world that allows its arbitrations to go to the Mainland courts for interim measures for preservation of evidence and assets. In the long-run it will be an important factor that further enhances Hong Kong as a seat of arbitration.

Hong Kong remains a "rising star" in the legal tech field with the rule of law, a stable international banking system and a respected dispute resolution system. Its growing LawTech ecosystem includes local and international entrepreneurs, lawyers and academics who are making good use of new technology to provide legal services to clients near and far. (This content was produced by T Brand Studio)

Hong Kong is embracing current trends and initiatives in legal technology (LawTech) that are shaping the future of the entire legal services industry. A new online dispute resolution platform called eBRAM (Electronic Business Related Arbitration and Mediation) is set to shake up the process, making arbitration and mediation services cheaper, more efficient and vastly more accessible to small business owners.

Mainland law firm Commerce and Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) announced the launch of its Hong Kong office and its association with a local law firm as part of its global expansion blueprint.