Can foreign lawyers work in Hong Kong?
To practise as a foreign lawyer in Hong Kong (either in a local firm or in a registered foreign law firm) that person has to be registered with the Law Society.
A foreign law firm practising in Hong Kong also has to be registered..
How many law firms are there in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is the international legal service capital of Asia, with more than 12,000 practising solicitors and barristers.
At the end of May 2022, 939 local solicitor firms and 83 foreign law firms were operating in Hong Kong, including more than half of the Global 100 law firms..
Law firm ranking
demand for talent in private practices
Recruitment activities within the private practices will remain rather constant in 2023, as they continue to focus their hiring efforts on fund lawyers, onshore and offshore lawyers as well as paralegals..
Top law firms in Hong Kong
'Temple Chambers is the best set in public law in town.
The majority of the barristers in the set are experienced public law litigators'; 'Temple Chambers is very much the leading set in Hong Kong for respondent work in the public and administrative law field. '.
Top law firms in Hong Kong
HK$954,490 (HKD)/yr
An entry level corporate lawyer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of HK$660,872.
On the other end, a senior level corporate lawyer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of HK$1,195,028..
What are the magic circle law firms in Hong Kong?
Join us on Wednesday 18 October for a virtual student event featuring the five Magic Circle law firms in Hong Kong: Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Linklaters and Slaughter and May..
Who regulates law firms in Hong Kong?
About the Law Society.
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.Our Voice. Support Members. Maintain Standards. Reach Out and Connect. Serve the Public..
