Hong Kong sets up international commercial court to tackle major cross-border disputes

Hong Kong has established an international commercial court specialising in adjudicating major cross-border disputes, with the justice minister saying it will strengthen the city’s role as a global legal hub under the national plan. The Hong Kong International Commercial Court (HKICC) was launched on Thursday as a dedicated venue for global enterprises to resolve high-value disputes amid a volatile geopolitical landscape. The court, to be set up as a division of the High Court within the coming.