President's Message
Founded in 1907, the Law Society of Hong Kong has proudly upheld 118 years of unwavering commitment to professionalism and regulatory integrity. As the self-regulatory body for solicitors in Hong...
While I am writing this message, I am immensely proud to learn that Hong Kong is recognised as the world's most-economically free jurisdiction according to the Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of...
As President of the Law Society, I am honored to serve our vibrant legal community during this pivotal moment in Hong Kong’s history. Our city, as the world’s only bilingual Chinese and English...
As President of The Law Society of Hong Kong, I am pleased to share with you a significant development in our legal landscape - one that will shape the future of property ownership and conveyancing...
It is with deep gratitude and humility that I write this message, having been re-elected as President of The Law Society of Hong Kong for a second term. The trust and support shown by my fellow...
As President of The Law Society of Hong Kong, I am honoured to share my reflections on joining the Chief Executive’s delegation to Qatar and Kuwait between 10 and 15 May 2025. This visit, which I...
As I reflect on my recent address at the Opening of the Legal Year, I am reminded of the transformative responsibilities we, as solicitors, hold in this new era defined by the "One Country, Two...
I would like to first extend my gratitude to my predecessors for devising and maintaining successfully, notwithstanding challenges at times, a first-class professional indemnity scheme for solicitors...
In his speech at the Law Society’s Spring Reception on 12 February, the Chief Justice commended solicitors for their contributions to upholding the rule of law and encouraged eligible members to...
In his speech at the Law Society’s Spring Reception on 12 February, the Chief Justice commended solicitors for their contributions to upholding the rule of law and encouraged eligible members...
The Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (Cap. 615) ("AMLO") designates the Law Society which is a self-regulatory body, as the regulator responsible for overseeing legal professionals’ compliance with...
Holding a Ceremony for the Opening of the Legal Year ("OLY") is an English tradition that could be traced back to the Middle Ages when judges adopted the religious practice of praying for guidance at...
This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of the coming into operation of The Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) since 1 January 2004.Further liberalisation...
Self-regulation is vital to the maintenance of the independence of the legal profession. An independent legal profession has a crucial role to play in upholding the rule of law and the administration...
As highlighted in the Communique of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held in July this year, opening up is a defining feature of Chinese...
The 2024 Paris Olympics may have concluded over two weeks ago on 11 August, but the Hong Kong community is still riding high on the positive energy and enthusiasm generated by this global event...
There is so much to do and so little time. Looking back, it has only been slightly over one month since I took up presidency. Yet it seems that so much has taken place already.One of my work...
With mixed feelings of honour, gratitude and humility, I began my role as the 48th President of the Law Society on 11 June 2024.I am honoured to have this once-in-a-lifetime privilege to take the...
As I prepare for the conclusion of my 3-year tenure which is the maximum presidential term allowed under the Law Society’s Articles of Association, I am filled with profound gratitude for the once-in...
Though it has been a prolonged and rough journey, Hong Kong has finally completed its long-overdue constitutional obligation to legislate on Article 23 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special...