Remarks by DSJ at media session

Following are the remarks by the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, at a media session on the Funding Scheme for LawTech Solution Subscription by the Hong Kong Legal Sector during the LawTech Forum of the Hong Kong Legal Week 2026 today (November 5): Reporter: The scheme targets junior barristers and small firms. What specific pain points has the financial barrier to lawtech been creating for these groups? And what immediate difference do you expect a $20,000 reimbursement to make in their day-to-day practice? My second question is: Applicants must choose from 14 providers. How are these providers vetted, and how will practitioners pick the right one? Will there be any guidance on which solutions are most suitable for specific practice areas? Deputy Secretary for Justice: As you know, we launched the Funding Scheme for LawTech Solution Subscription by Hong Kong Legal Sector today (should be Tuesday), and the scheme aims to encourage the young legal professionals to enhance their capability to adopt lawtech resolution services in Hong Kong. Certainly, financial burden is their concern - that is what we heard from the legal sector during our legal consultation. That i

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