Zhiheng News | New Practice of Cross-border Legal Services! Zhiheng lawyers assisted two Chinese mainland residents to complete marriage registration in Hong Kong under the Hong Kong Marriage Registration Ordinance
Photo | At the ceremony site
On November 25, 2025, Golden Bauhinia Square along Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong witnessed a cross-border wedding of profound significance—two newlyweds from mainland China exchanged vows before this iconic landmark of the international metropolis. Lawyer Luo Baiyun, a partner at Zhiheng in Hong Kong, together with Lawyer Liu Mihua of Zhiheng (Longgang) Law Firm and a Hong Kong‑registered foreign lawyer, jointly provided professional services for this wedding, highlighting the depth and warmth of legal cooperation between the two regions.
This collaboration not only represents a successful exploration of the convergence of legal practices between the two regions, but also marks an innovative step forward for
in the field of cross-border legal services.
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Attorney Liu Mihua is qualified as a registered foreign lawyer in Hong Kong. As a cross-border matrimonial and family law attorney, she is authorized to practice under the Hong Kong legal system, providing dual legal support for cross-border matrimonial and family matters and effectively ensuring the legality of proceedings and the integrity of legal validity.
Photo | At the ceremony site
Hong Kong’s matrimonial legal procedures have their own unique characteristics. According to the regulations of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Immigration Department, both parties to a marriage must be at least 16 years old and submit a Notice of Intended Marriage at least 21 days but no more than three months before the scheduled date of the wedding. After all statutory requirements have been met, the registrar will issue a “Certificate of Marriage Registration,” and the couple may then hold their wedding within the three-month validity period specified in the notice.
Photo | At the ceremony site
In legal services for overseas marriage registration, the involvement of a professional lawyer is particularly important. When dealing with the intersection of laws across different jurisdictions, lawyers not only ensure the legal validity and integrity of the marriage but also provide ancillary legal services such as prenuptial agreements and property arrangements.
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Attorney Liu Mihua of
has 13 years of practice experience. In recent years, he has continuously strengthened the firm’s cross-border legal service capabilities, working closely with Hong Kong and foreign lawyers to provide one-stop legal solutions for residents on both sides. The legal officiant services provided for this Victoria Harbour wedding are a vivid embodiment of this service philosophy.
Looking ahead, Zhiheng will continue to expand the scope of its cross-border legal services, providing clients with more professional and efficient legal support in areas such as family law and wealth succession, thereby serving as a reliable bridge that connects legal needs across both jurisdictions.
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