Law Officer (Civil Law), Mr Benedict Lai (third left), with his deputies (from left): Deputy Law Officer (Civil Litigation), Mr Herbert Li; Deputy Law Officer (Advisory), Ms Christina Cheung; Deputy Law Officer (Planning, Environment, Lands & Housing), Mr Simon Lee; Legal Adviser (Works), Mr Tony Tang; and Deputy Law Officer (Commercial), Mr L Y Yung
The Civil Division has an important role in providing legal advice on a wide range of legal issues on civil matters to all government bureaux and departments. The Division also represents the Government in the conduct of all civil claims and disputes involving the Government.
The Civil Division comprises four major units (not including staff seconded to the Legal Advisory Division (Works) under the Development Bureau):