慶祝中華人民共和國成立七十七周年
Celebrating the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
(1 October 2026)


Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mediator Panel -  Accreditation through Hong Kong
Application Now
(21 September 2026)

Accreditation as a Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mediator through Hong Kong is now open for applications.

Applications must be submitted online by completing the application form (click HERE). The application form shall close at 23:59pm on 11 October 2026 (Sunday). 

Persons intended to apply for accreditation through Hong Kong must peruse and understand the following items:

  1. "The Greater Bay Area Mediator Accreditation Standards (English cursory translation)” (Click Here);
  2. "The Greater Bay Area Mediator Accreditation Rules (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) (English cursory translation)” (Click Here), and
  3. "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mediators (Hong Kong) Professional Code of Conduct (English cursory translation)” (Click Here)

For any inquiries, please contact the HKMAAL Secretariat by phone at (852) 2311-1428 or via email at info@hkmaal.org.hk.

Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the HKSAR and Policy Address 2026
(16 September 2026)

HKMAAL welcomes and supports The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address, unveiled today (16 September 2026).

HKMAAL is always ready to support and collaborate with the Department of Justice, the International Organization for Mediation and other mediation stakeholders with a view to:-

(1)   deepening the development of Hong Kong as an International Legal and Dispute Resolution Services Centre;

(2)   developing Hong Kong into a Global Capital of Mediation; and

(3)   supporting the implementation of the recommendations made by the Working Group on Mediation Regulatory System and the introduction of the proposed statutory mediator-appointing role of HKMAAL.

List of insurance companies that may offer professional indemnity insurance to mediators
(1 September 2026)

The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has kindly provided HKMAAL with a list of insurance companies that may offer professional indemnity insurance to mediators (the "List”). Please click HERE to view the List.

Updated Hong Kong Mediation Code
(20 April 2026) 

The Council of the HKMAAL has approved the updated Hong Kong Mediation Code (the "Code”).  The Code is available for viewing on this PAGE. All HKMAAL Mediators should be familiar with the contents of the Code and shall comply with the terms of the Code in practice, and HKMAAL encourages all mediators, regardless of background, training, accreditation, or experience, to adopt and adhere to the Code.

HKMAAL Panel Renewal Exercise 2026
(2 April 2026)

Please download the Notice for membership renewal 2026 from HERE.

You may renew your panel membership(s) for the year of 2026  
on or before 31 December 2026. There is no late charge.
Please also take note of the following documents:
1.  HKMAAL Policy on Reinstatement of Accredited Mediators
2.  Hong Kong Mediation Code (Eng)
3.  Hong Kong Mediation Code (Chi) (soon available)

You may be randomly asked to provide your record of CPD Points as obtained in the immediate past membership year. For more information, please visit the "CPD” section of the HKMAAL website: http://hkmaal.org.hk/en/CPDCriteria.php  

 
     
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