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.
Formerly known as the Mainland Legal Affairs Committee, the Greater China Legal Affairs Committee (“GCLAC”) was renamed in April 2012 to expand its scope of works to cover Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.
The GCLAC aims to facilitate the exchange and co-operation among members of the industry, promotes Hong Kong legal services and explores business opportunities for its members through different means, including organising regular visits to cities in the Greater China region, conducting risk management introductory courses, exchange activities and legal seminars with various lawyers associations.
