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 “Matching and Exchange Session for Chongqing-Hong Kong Partnership Associations and Collaborations” (“Matching Session”) co-organised by the Law Society and Chongqing Lawyers Association was held on 25 September. The event attracted around 35 participants from six Hong Kong law firms and 18 Chongqing law firms.
During his welcome speech, Vice-President Christopher Yu emphasised the distinct advantages and strengths of Hong Kong lawyers under the common law system. Council member and Vice-Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee (“GCLAC”) Neville Cheng delivered a closing speech at the Matching Session.
Before the start of the Session, Council members Justin Yuen and Neville Cheng, and Vice-Chairman of the GCLAC James Wong had a meeting with the delegates of Chongqing Lawyers Association and representatives of Chongqing law firms to introduce the background and function of the Law Society, and discussed how to strengthen exchange and collaboration opportunities in legal affairs between Hong Kong and Chongqing.
Representatives from Hong Kong and Chongqing law firms actively introduced their respective areas of expertise and explored future collaboration opportunities enthusiastically.
