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.
Hosted by Mr. Henry Wai, Vice-Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, the second Online Seminar for Lawyers in the Greater Bay Area was held on 9 January. After a speech delivered by Mr. C.M. Chan, Vice-President and Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, Mr. Lawrence Yeung, member of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, explained the latest developments of Hong Kong’s intellectual property rights regarding patents and trademarks, as well as points to note in relation to intellectual property rights in the Greater Bay Area. Representatives of the Guangdong Lawyers Association and the Macau Lawyers Association also shared the development of relevant regulations and legal procedures in their respective jurisdictions. The seminar attracted the attendance of more than 70 lawyers.
Lawyers from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau participated in the second Online Seminar for Lawyers in the Greater Bay Area.
