Secretary for Justice Paul Lam, leading a delegation of over 30 representatives from Hong Kong's legal sector, will depart for a three-day visit to Guangzhou and Shenzhen tomorrow.

The delegation comprises representatives from the Law Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Bar Association, as well as representatives from local, international and registered foreign law firms, including various non-Chinese lawyers.

The group will meet Guangzhou and Shenzhen government representatives to learn more about the latest developments in Guangdong and the Greater Bay Area.

They also plan to explore opportunities for further co-operation between the Hong Kong legal sector and Mainland authorities, as well as legal and business sectors of the Mainland.

Mr Lam and his delegation will hold discussions with representatives from Guangdong legal and business sectors in Guangzhou and with representatives of Mainland courts and law-related organisations in Shenzhen to discuss various topics of mutual interest and share practical experiences.

In addition, they will visit an innovation and technology enterprise's headquarters in Shenzhen and meet its representatives.

The Secretary for Justice will return to Hong Kong this Saturday. During his absence, Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan will be Acting Secretary.