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.
Fund ing the Regulation of Lawyers ICLR 202521 October 2025PANELISTS: CALVIN CHENG, COUNCIL MEMBER AND VICE-CHAIR OF STAND ING COMMITTEE ON COMPLIANCE, THE LAW SOCIETY OF HONG KONG LEA S. GUTIERREZ, AD M ...
What d oes “ind epend ence” mean for a regulator? Ms Sanelisiwe Ngcobo Provincial D irector: North West Province LEGAL PRACTICE COUNCIL (South Africa)Contents 1. What d oes “ind epend ence” mean for a regula ...
The Good Governance Risk Mr. Rod en Tong Presid ent of The Law Society of Hong KongTrusted International Legal and Financial Hub Hong Kong’s Ranking Global Financial Centres Ind ex by Z/Yen Global World ...
SLAPPs in England and Wales Richard Orpin Interim Chief Executive Legal Services Board Legal Services Board (LSB) • Legal Services Act 2007 established ind epend ent regulation • LSB is the oversight reg ...
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Breakout Session 2: Trust – The Litigation Integrity Risk The Position in Singapore 21 October 2025 (Tuesd ay) 1.15pm – 2.30pm Alvin Chen, Executive D irector and Chief Legal Officer, The Law Society of ...
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Fairness first People-centred regulation D avid Locke – Chief Ombud sman and CEO of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)Australia’s financial services sector • Population of 27.4 million ...
Equality, D iversity and Wellbeing in Hong Kong Legal Profession Melissa Pang Past Presid ent, and Chair of D iversity and Inclusion Committee, The Law Society of Hong KongGend er Ratio – Solicitors hold i ...
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