Comprehensive Legal System
Hong Kong’s commitment to the rule of law and judicial independence is key to the city’s prosperity and stability. Under the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” and the Basic Law, Hong Kong is the only common law jurisdiction within China which provides constitutional guarantee that the international shipping community is familiar with and easy to navigate.
The inclusion of Hong Kong as the 4th designated arbitration venue by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) in September 2020 is a vote of confidence to Hong Kong’s legal system.