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Hong Kong to Set Up Dedicated Commercial Court for Cross-Border Disputes

Published: May. 28, 2026 10:58 p.m. GMT+8

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Hong Kong is planning to set up a dedicated international commercial court under its High Court to hear high-value and complex cross-border business disputes, the city’s judiciary announced.

The Hong Kong International Commercial Court (HKICC), which is currently in the preparatory stage, is expected to be formally established within a year after consultation with the legal profession and other stakeholders.

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Hong Kong plans to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court (HKICC) under its High Court to handle high-value cross-border business disputes.
The court is in preparatory stage, expected to formally launch within a year; its legal framework already exists under the High Court Ordinance.
Judgments will be enforceable in mainland China; the court will use streamlined litigation, remote hearings, and may include foreign judges.

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Haiwen & Partners: Haiwen & Partners is a law firm with a Hong Kong office. Partner Edward Liu, a member of the Department of Justice’s Expert Advisory Group on Legal and Dispute Resolution Services, commented on Hong Kong's new International Commercial Court, emphasizing that arbitration alone is insufficient for building a global legal hub.

Hui & Lam Solicitors: Hui & Lam Solicitors is a Hong Kong law firm. Partner Cen Junyi, an experienced arbitrator, commented on the new Hong Kong International Commercial Court (HKICC), stating it reflects Hong Kong's need for diverse dispute resolution options to handle major international commercial cases more swiftly.

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