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.
Established on 8 April 1907, the Law Society marked another historic moment 119 years later on the same date, with the official opening of its new premises at The Center on 8 April 2026.
In his opening remarks, President Roden Tong expressed his sincere appreciation to the distinguished guests for joining us to witness this important milestone. Their presence underscored the shared respect for the rule of law and the role of the legal profession in Hong Kong, as well as confidence in Hong Kong’s long established system of independent self regulation of the legal profession, operating in accordance with the law, professional standards and the public interest. We were honoured to receive congratulatory remarks from The Honourable John Lee Ka chiu, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”); The Honourable Andrew Cheung Kui nung, GBM, The Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of the HKSAR; and The Honourable Paul Lam Ting kwok, GBS, SC, JP, The Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government, who also officiated as the Guest of Honour at the Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.
The Grand Opening Ceremony brought together a wide range of distinguished guests, including government officials, senior representatives of the Judiciary, representatives of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, members of the Executive Council and Legislative Council, Consuls General, leaders from law schools, legal and professional bodies, Chambers of Commerce, and Past Presidents, Honorary Members, Council Members, Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Law Society.
The Law Society will continue to uphold the highest professional standards, serve the public with integrity, and contribute meaningfully to Hong Kong, to our country, and beyond.
