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.
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National Security Legislation Further Observations 1 . The Law Society of Hong Kong notes that an Outline and Explanation (“ Explanation ”) on the content of the draft law on safeguarding national securi ...
1782870 1 EMPLOYMENT ( AMENDMENT ) BILL 2014 SUBMISSION 1 . The Employment ( Amendment ) Bill 2014 (“ the Bill ”) proposes to amend the Employment Ordinance ( Cap . 57 ) by , inter alia , adding a new Part IIIA to ...
1 1624624 PROPOSED COMPULSORY DRUG TESTING SCHEME ‘ RESCUE ’ (“ RDT ”) SUBMISSION 1 . The Law Society is invited to consider and give its views on a consultation paper published by the Action Committee Aga ...
1 6412804 Public Consultation Paper on Updating Hong Kong ’ s Copyright Regime The Law Society ’ s Submissions A . The Copyright Challenge 1 . Copyright is an important property right which impacts our dail ...
1954503 1 CONSULTATION PAPER ON THE PROPOSED SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION AND PRESIDENT ’ S DIRECTIONS FOR THE COMPETITION TRIBUNAL SUBMISSIONS The Law Society has considered the Consultation Paper and the pr ...
6407109 1 GOVERNMENT BUDGET 2022 - 2023 LAW SOCIETY SUBMISSION 1 . From the Legal sector we set out important initiatives that are essential to the Hong Kong economy . 2 . In preparing its Budget 2022 - 2023 ...
Doc . 1862329 - 1 - SUBMISSION ON THE WHITE PAPER ON THE PRACTICE OF “ ONE COUNTRY , TWO SYSTEMS ” POLICY IN THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION On 10 June 2014 , the State Council of the People ' s Re ...
DSG / 141629 1 Submission to the Bills Committee on Legal Practitioners ( Amendment ) Bill 2010 Purpose 1 . This paper sets out the Law Society ’ s comments on the Administration ’ s policy position on the fol ...
2126025 1 DRAFT GUIDELINES UNDER THE COMPETITION ORDINANCE ISSUED BY THE COMPETITION COMMISSION SUBMISSIONS The Law Society has considered the six Draft Guidelines under the Competition Ordinance ( the ...
1831146 1 INSURANCE COMPANIES ( AMENDMENT ) BILL 2014 SUBMISSION Introduction 1 . The Insurance Companies ( Amendment ) Bill 2014 (“ the Bill ”) was introduced into the Legislative Council in April 2014 . The ...
. 427556 1 Submission on the Legal Practitioners ( Amendment ) Bill 2010 and the Committee Stage Amendments to the Bill The Law Society is not in a position to support the Legal Practitioners ( Amendment ) ...
- 1 - 3237254 ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF HONG KONG COMPANIES The Law Society ’ s Submissions The Law Society has reviewed the captioned consultation paper issued by the Financial Se ...
