A featured fireside chat will spotlight Paul Chow, Group General Counsel and Group Chief Sustainability Officer of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, offering a senior in-house perspective on the evolving legal and regulatory landscape in Hong Kong and beyond. The conversation will explore how legal teams are responding to shifting market conditions, rising expectations around governance, and the continued emphasis on high-quality legal advice that has long defined the city’s professional standards. It will also touch on the growing importance of ESG considerations and how these are shaping both regulatory priorities and corporate decision-making. Drawing on Chow’s experience, the session will provide insight into the role of general counsel in navigating risk, maintaining strong governance frameworks and supporting sustainable growth in a fast-changing environment.