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IV. Demand for Legal Services in the GBA

tier cities of the GBA (Guangzhou and Shenzhen) in the future, and 20.8% intend to develop their Mainland

business in the Qianhai and Hengqin Free Trade Zones. In addition, according to the survey data, 32 Hong Kong
law firms (60.4%) indicate that they would send personnel to sit for the GBA Legal Professional Examination.

This shows that Hong Kong legal practitioners are more optimistic about the Mainland legal services market and
demonstrate willingness and enthusiasm in exploring the Mainland market.

Hong Kong law firms planning to
explore Mainland market

No
39.6% Yes
60.4%

Yes No

Mainland markets that Hong Kong law firms intend to explore

Qianhai and Hengqin Free Trade Zones 20.8%

First-tier cities in the GBA: Guangzhou, Shenzhen 50%

Second-tier cities in the GBA: Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan 10.4%

Third and fourth-tier cities in the GBA: Huizhou, Zhongshan, 10.4%
Jiangmen, Zhaoqing

Other Mainland cities 7.6%

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