The Law Society of Hong Kong is a professional association for solicitors in Hong Kong vested with statutory powers to regulate the professional conduct of solicitors, trainee solicitors and foreign lawyers. It was incorporated in 1907 as a company limited by guarantee.
The Law Society speaks for the solicitors’ profession in Hong Kong and ensures our voice are accurately and purposefully communicated to relevant parties
The Law Society is dedicated to providing relevant and effective support to our members including professional training and legal practice updates.
The Law Society is committed to facilitating the attainment and maintenance of the highest professional standards by our members in the interest of the community
The Law Society reaches out and maintains a wide local and global network for knowledge exchange, experience sharing and collaboration between our members and different sectors of both the local and international communities.
The Law Society strives to raise general public legal awareness, facilitate public access to legal services and promote a culture of giving back to the community among our members.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, led a delegation of around 20 persons, comprising representatives from the Law Society, the Hong Kong Bar Association, and related sectors, for a visit to Shenzhen and Foshan from 6 to 8 August.
Co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Department of Justice, the “Resolve2Win - Legal Services of Hong Kong, Opportunities for All” conference was held on 7 August in Shenzhen. The Law Society was the supporting organisation of the event. Vice-President Christopher Yu attended the event on behalf of the Law Society. Attended by over 300 participants, the conference aimed to promote Hong Kong’s legal and dispute resolution services.
At a media interview, Vice-President Christopher Yu provided insights into the development, opportunities and challenges facing Hong Kong’s legal profession in the Greater Bay Area context and highlighted the distinct advantages and strengths of Hong Kong lawyers operating under the common law system.
