Paul Lam, SC, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), visited the Brunei Darussalam Law Society Council recently during his first working trip to the country.
His visit follows the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed between the Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam and the Hong Kong Department of Justice (DoJ) in May 2023, aimed at fostering greater collaboration in dispute avoidance and resolution.
During the visit, Lam met with President of the Brunei Darussalam Law Society, Nur Azizah binti Dato Seri Paduka Haji Ahmad. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the legal communities of Brunei and Hong Kong, with an emphasis on further collaboration between the Brunei Darussalam Law Society, the Hong Kong Law Society, and the Hong Kong Bar Association.
Lam’s visit is seen as a key step in further solidifying the relationship between the two regions, with legal cooperation taking centre stage. The MOC, signed earlier with Brunei’s Chief Justice, reflects a shared commitment to enhancing mutual legal practices and broadening the scope of partnership between the jurisdictions.
The Hong Kong delegation, which accompanied Lam, participated in discussions aimed at advancing legal cooperation, underscoring the importance of international partnerships in the legal field and mutual benefit in the ongoing collaboration. – FADLEY FAISAL
