Hong Kong to Establish International Commercial Court for Complex Disputes

Hong Kong's judiciary has announced plans to establish the Hong Kong International Commercial Court under the High Court to handle large-scale and complex international and cross-border commercial disputes. According to Foresight News, the court's rulings will be enforceable in mainland China. The legal framework for the Hong Kong International Commercial Court is provided by the High Court Ordinance and the High Court Rules. The judiciary emphasized that the court will adopt international practices and reflect the international and cross-jurisdictional nature of cases. To enhance judicial efficiency, the court will extensively use technology, including remote hearings, electronic filing, e-bundles, and voice-to-text transcription.