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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Information for Newly Registered Foreign Law Firms (effective on 1 October 2019) – a summary of the matters a foreign law firm should be aware of. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Application Form for Law Society’s Weekly Circulars and Yellow Pages to Law Firm |
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Manual on Solicitors' Accounting and relevant circular(s) |
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| 4. | Section 8 of the Legal Practitioners Ordinance |
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| 5. | Notification of Establishment of Place of Business in Hong Kong by a Registered Foreign Law Firm (FP-3) - a newly approved Foreign Law Firm should complete this Form after establishing a place of business in Hong Kong in accordance with Rule 9(1) and 9(1A) of the Foreign Lawyers Practice Rules |
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Notification of Changes relating to Particulars in an Application for Registration as a Foreign Law Firm
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Notification of Changes relating to Non-Registered Employees in a Foreign Law Firm
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| 8. | Declaration as to Particulars relating to Foreign Law Firms - an annual declaration of firm details to be completed by a Foreign Law Firm pursuant to Rule 9(3) of the Foreign Lawyers Practice Rules. |
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Particulars Relating to Sole Practitioner - Foreign Law Firm and relevant circular(s): |
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Statutory Provisions and Circulars |
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| 1. | Rule 8(7) of the Accountant's Report Rules |
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| 2. | Law Society Practice Directions Q | |
| 3. | Circular 16-127 (SD) – Law Society Guidelines on Cessation of Practice by Foreign Law Firms | |
| 4. | Circular 12-475 (PA) – Law Society Guidance Note on Storage and Destruction of Old Files | |
Information Package and Forms |
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| 5. | Cessation Notice |
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| 6. | Notes on Cessation of Practice by Foreign Firms |
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| 7. | Guidelines on Appointment as an agent by Foreign Firms |
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| 8. | A sample letter to clients where a Foreign Firm ceases practice |
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| 9. | Organizations or Bodies to be notified of Cessation of Practice |
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| 10. | Rescission Notice by Foreign Firms |
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| 11. | Final Notification of Changes relating to Particulars in a Foreign Firm |
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| 12. | Final Accountant's Report - Form 1 in the Schedule to the Accountant's Report Rules | |
| 13. | Final Declaration to Particulars relating to Foreign Firms |
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For enquiries, please contact the Assistant Director, Registration at regist@hklawsoc.org.hk.
