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 Rule of Law Forum (2021) is one of the three flagship events of the China Law Society. The forum was held in hybrid format in Shenzhen on 23 December 2021 under the theme “Persevering Comprehensive Law-based Governance; Striving to Advance Rule of Law in China”. Mr. C. M. Chan, President of the Law Society, was invited to give a speech at a Roundtable Meeting under the theme “Innovation of the Rule of Law Legal Systems in Hengqin and Qianhai Cooperation Zones”. The forum attracted an estimate of 250,000 online viewers through live streaming.
Mr. C. M. Chan , President of the Law Society of Hong Kong, was one of the speakers at the forum.
