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.
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Application Form for a Certificate of Standing by a Hong Kong Solicitor for the following purposes:
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2. | Application Form for a Certificate of Standing for the purpose of applying for a permit from the Mainland authorities for a Hong Kong Solicitor to be employed by a Mainland firm | pdf |
1. | Application Form for a Certificate of Standing by a Foreign Lawyer |
1. | Application Form for a Certificate of Standing addressed to the Ministry of Justice of the People’s Republic of China for the purpose of establishing a representative office in the Mainland |
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2. | Application Form for a Certificate of Standing for the purpose of establishing an association between a Hong Kong law firm and a Mainland firm under CEPA | pdf |
3. | Application Form for a Certificate of Standing addressed to the appropriate authority overseas for the purpose of establishing an overseas branch office by a Hong Kong law firm | pdf |
1. | Application Form for a Certificate of Standing by a Foreign Law Firm |
For enquiries, please contact the Assistant Director, Registration at regist@hklawsoc.org.hk.
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