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 Law Society held its first Greater Bay Area online seminar on 26 September in 2020, focusing on the laws of succession in the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. The seminar was moderated by Mr. Neville Cheng, Vice Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee. Mr. C.M. Chan, Vice President of the Law Society and Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, delivered a speech at the seminar. Meanwhile, Mr. Henry Wai, Vice Chairman of the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee, and Mr. Wilfred Tsui, member of the Greater Bay Area Sub-Committee, explained inheritance practices involving properties in the two places. Representatives of the Guangdong Lawyers Association and the Macau Lawyers Association also shared their insights. The online seminar was well-received and attracted more than 100 lawyers.
Representatives from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau participated in the Greater Bay Area online seminar.
