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.
The Law Society hosts the Cross Strait Four Regions Young Lawyers Forum for lawyers from Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong annually. The 8th Forum was successfully held on 26 October 2018, attracting more than 265 participants from 33 lawyers associations which is a record high since its inception in 2011.
Under the theme “Legal Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges”, 2018’s Forum featured one plenary forum and three breakout sessions. Guests from the four regions, including representatives of the political, business and legal sectors, were invited to share their experiences and insights on topics such as succession planning and wealth management services, anti-money laundering and cross-border crimes, as well as corporate finance of the four regions. Attendees participated in the Forum actively, and they were particularly interested in the topic of wealth management services. A speed-dating session was added to allow attendees to speak on the career development of young lawyers and relevant soft skills. The Law Society also arranged some visits to various organisations and a welcome reception for the participants.
The Forum provided a valuable platform for young lawyers from the four regions to gain a better understanding on the development trends in the legal profession, so as to equip themselves for future challenges and opportunities.
Officiating guest Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng, SC delivered the opening speech.
Guests, speakers and representatives of the Law Society at the Forum.
Speakers shared their insights in the plenary session.
