The Civil Division, headed by the Law Officer (Civil Law), provides legal advice to the Government on civil law, drafts commercial contracts and franchises and conducts civil litigation, arbitration and mediation, on behalf of the Government.

• 民事法律科由民事法律专员掌管，负责向政府提供民事法律意见、草拟商业合约及专营权文件，并代表政府进行民事诉讼、仲裁及调停事宜。