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.
At the invitation of the Law Society of Singapore (“LSS”), President Roden Tong, alongside Vice President Careen Wong, attended the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 in Singapore from 11 to 12 January.
The Ceremony, held on 12 January at the Supreme Court of Singapore, marked the formal commencement of Singapore’s new legal year. This year’s Ceremony carried particular historical significance as it coincided with the 200th anniversary of the Second Charter of Justice, which established a unified legal system for Singapore in 1826. The Honourable Sundaresh Menon, Chief Justice of Singapore, delivered a thought provoking and forward-looking address highlighting the essential role of a strong and trusted legal system in shaping the region’s commercial and economic success. The Attorney-General of Singapore and the President of LSS also provided insightful reflections on Singapore’s recent developments in legal policy, regulatory reform and the progress of the profession.
President Tong was also invited to speak at the Presidents’ Roundtable on “Are there challenges with talent retention and skills gaps and if so, what can be done?”, hosted by the LSS. He shared Hong Kong’s experience in nurturing future legal talent and attracting international legal professionals, and addressing talent retention issues relating to in-house lawyers.
The Law Society continues to engage in international exchanges to further strengthen ties with bar leaders worldwide.
