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UNIDROIT opens first regional office in Hong Kong, boosting legal hub status

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The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) has opened its first regional office outside of its headquarters in Rome, establishing it in Hong Kong. This move is expected to bolster Hong Kong's status as a global legal hub, attract international talent and organizations, and foster deeper regional cooperation on legal matters. The office's launch coincided with the Department of Justice's annual Legal Week. AI

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UNIDROIT opens first regional office in Hong Kong, boosting legal hub status

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Launch of global legal body’s office in Hong Kong seals city’s law hub status: John Lee

    The opening of the first regional office of an international legal body in Hong Kong will cement the city’s position as a global law hub, support its drive to attract global organisations and talent while deepening regional cooperation in legal issues, Chief Executive John Lee Ka…

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