The inaugural Sports Law Mega Event 2025, organised by The Law Society of Hong Kong, marked a major milestone in the legal and sports sectors. Bringing together over 350 legal professionals and industry experts from 14 jurisdictions , the event, themed “Be Just! Be a Good Sport”, fostered valuable cross-jurisdictional exchanges.

The four-day event was innovatively designed with three major components, conference, gala night and a series of sports competitions amongst the legal professionals. Among the high-profile speakers and participants were lawmakers, policymakers and Olympic gold medalists, including the Hon Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council and Member of Legislative Council; Dr. Cheung Kwok-kwan, Deputy Secretary for Justice; Ms. Rosanna Law Shuk-pui, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; and local Olympic gold medallist, Ms. Vivian Kong; as well as national Olympic gold medallists.

The Sports Law Conference provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the evolving legal and business landscape of the sports industry, with a strong focus on sports dispute resolution. The 15th Recreation and Sports Night brought legal professionals and distinguished guests together in a gala dinner setting, featuring live performances and interactive engagements. Additionally, the 9th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Lawyers Sports Meet showcased the athleticism and team spirit of legal professionals through 12 competitive sports events.

“Sports and related industries rank among the fastest-growing sectors in Hong Kong, and that the city’s diverse array of legal and dispute resolution services can significantly bolster sports development, thereby laying a robust legal foundation for the growth of the sports industry. This landmark gathering underscored the growing significance of sports law as a specialised practice area, offering new opportunities for the legal profession. “said Mr Roden Tong, the president of The Law Society of Hong Kong.