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.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the International Institute of Law Association Chief Executives (“IILACE”) Annual Conference was held from 21 to 24 November 2023 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Secretary General Heidi Chu, in her capacity as the Immediate Past President of IILACE, attended the Conference representing the Law Society.
IILACE is an association that brings together Chief Executives and Secretary Generals of law societies and bar associations from around the world. The annual conference serves as a platform for these executive officers to exchange insights and discuss matters of common interest at local, national and international levels. With the theme “Leadership in the Law – A Global Perspective”, this year’s Conference attracted bar leaders from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia. The participants had the honour of visiting the Governor of Tasmania’s House and were graciously received by Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, the Governor of Tasmania.
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Leaders from different law societies and bar associations gathered at the Conference.
