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.
2445360 1 CONSULTATION ON ENACTMENT OF APOLOGY LEGISLATION IN HONG KONG SUBMISSIONS Introduction 1. In June 2015, the Steering Committee on Mediation ("Steering Committee") chaired by the Secretary fo ...
2445360 1 CONSULTATION ON ENACTMENT OF APOLOGY LEGISLATION IN HONG KONG SUBMISSIONS Introduction 1. In June 2015, the Steering Committee on Mediation ("Steering Committee") chaired by the Secretary fo ...
2399903 1 CONSULTATION ON AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION IN TAX MATTERS (“AEOI”) IN HONG KONG SUBMISSION 1. The Law Society of Hong Kong welcomes the opportunity to participate in ...
Response to the statements by HKBA and University of Hong Kong Response to the statements by HKBA and University of Hong Kong Response to the statements by HKBA and University of Hong Kong Response to ...
Press release (For immediate release) 4 December 2012 The Law Society of Hong Kong welcomes the Government’s decision on usage of the West Wing of the forme r Central Government Offices The Law Society ...
-1 -SUBMISSIONS BY THE LAW SOCIETY OF HONG KONG ON THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION OF HONG KONG’S CONSULTATION PAPER “PRIVITY OF CONTRACT” The Law Society has the following comments on the Consultation Pape ...
-1 -SUBMISSIONS BY THE LAW SOCIETY OF HONG KONG ON THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION OF HONG KONG’S CONSULTATION PAPER “PRIVITY OF CONTRACT” The Law Society has the following comments on the Consultation Pape ...
1 The Law Society’s Comments on the Proposed Committee Stage Amendments to the Article 23 Blue Bill 1. Instigation as Treason It is still proposed to retain as a treason offence the instigation of for ...
1 The Law Society’s Comments on the Proposed Committee Stage Amendments to the Article 23 Blue Bill 1. Instigation as Treason It is still proposed to retain as a treason offence the instigation of for ...
1 A PROPOSAL FOR EXTENSION OF HIGHER RIGHTS OF AUDIENCE (“HRA”) TO SOLICITORS QUALIFIED IN HONG KONG I. INTRODUCTION -A PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE OF HRA PRACTICE Hong Kong’s dynamic political, economic and ...
1 A PROPOSAL FOR EXTENSION OF HIGHER RIGHTS OF AUDIENCE (“HRA”) TO SOLICITORS QUALIFIED IN HONG KONG I. INTRODUCTION -A PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE OF HRA PRACTICE Hong Kong’s dynamic political, economic and ...
-1 -SUBMISSIONS ON THE INDEMNITY PROVISIONS IN THE LAND TITLES BILL (“ THE BILL” ) 1. Introduction Part 9 of the Bill concerns rectification and indemnity. The Law Society had previously expressed its ...
