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.
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20 . Solicitors ( Trade Marks and Patents ) Costs Rules ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rule 1 . Citation 2 . Interpretation 3 . Scale of costs in certain non - contentious matters 4 . Costs in other non - contentious busi ...
9 . Foreign Lawyers Registration ( Fees ) Rules ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1 . Fees 2 . Payment of fees Schedule ( 01 / 04 / 21 ) 9 / 1 THE HONG KONG SOLICITORS ' GUIDE To PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT VOLUME 2 1 . Fees ...
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THE LAW SOCIETY OF HONG KONG OVERSEAS LAWYERS QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION 2020 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION PACKAGE HEAD I : CONVEYANCING Contents 1 . Standards , Syllabus and Reading List 2 . Examiners ' Comme ...
Extension of Appointment of Secretary for Justice The Law Society welcomes today ' s announcement by the Chief Executive , Mr . Tung Chee Hwa of the extension of the appointment of Ms . Elsie Leung as Secr ...
To : All Senior Partners and Sole Practitioners Dear Colleague , PRESS RELEASE I am enclosing a copy of the press release on the new policies announced by the Ministry of Justice on 24th July 2000 which ...
