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Hong Kong The Law Society of Hong Kong Official Registered Law Firms & Solicitors Directory (Law Society)

Hong Kong Registered Law Firms · Practising Solicitors · Partners & Statutory Filing Retrieval
Licensed Entities: 939
Statutory Basis: Legal Practitioners Ordinance (Cap. 159)
Statutory Authority: Legal Practitioners Ordinance (Cap. 159)Regulatory Authority: The Law Society of Hong KongOfficial Filings: Form NAR1 Annual Returns / Form ND2A Directors AvailableStatutory Oversight: Disciplinary Sanctions & Prosecution RecordsLegal Verification: HK Practising CPA CTC Certification Available

Official Hong Kong Law Society Directory: Licensed and registered registered law firms & solicitors under Legal Practitioners Ordinance (Cap. 159). Verify statutory licensing status, regulatory standing, official CR filings (Form NAR1/ND2A), and Practising CPA CTC certifications on 86hc.com.

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Ac Lawyers LLP

Registered
238

Charles Russell Speechlys…

思雅仕律師行有限法律責任合夥

Registered
713

Or & Partners

柯廣輝律師事務所

Registered
19

Abernethy & Co.

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
347

Ah Lawyers

何升偉律師事務所

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
16

Ahern Lawyers

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
738

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &…

艾金‧崗波律師事務所

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
1116

Allbright Law (Hong Kong)…

錦天城(香港)律師事務所有限法律責任合夥

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
1054

Allen Overy Shearman Ster…

安理謝爾曼思特靈律師事務所

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
1097

Anjie Broad Law Firm LLP

北京安杰世澤律師事務所有限法律責任合夥

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
14

Ashurst Perkins Coie Hong…

亞司特博欽律師事務所

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
12

Atl Law Offices

謝顯年羅衡律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
10

Au & Associates

李炳剛、區紹恩律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
2214

Au & Cheung, Solicitors

區蘊基張文瀚律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
13

Au & Co., Tony

區兆康律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
1053

Au & Co., Anthony Y.l.

區玉麟律師事務所

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
1052

Au & Co., Arthur

區錦源律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
5

Au & Co., Ellen Solicitors

區殿霞律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
18

Au & Co., Ledwin Solicito…

區力行律師事務所

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
9

Au & Vrijmoed, Solicitors

歐韋律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
8

Au Benjamin & Billy Chan,…

歐國義陳建民律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
7

Au Yeung, Lo & Chung, Sol…

歐陽、盧、鍾律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
828

Au, Thong & Tsang

歐湯曾律師行

Law Firm (Partnership)
Registered
15

Au Yeung, Chan & Ho, Soli…

歐陽陳何律師事務所

Law Firm (Partnership)
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STATUTORY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & SEARCH GUIDE
The Law Society of Hong Kong Registered Law Firms Due Diligence Guide

Authoritative statutory guidance grounded in the Legal Practitioners Ordinance (Cap. 159) and relevant regulatory frameworks.

01. Statutory Legal Practice Framework & Law Firm Registration (Cap. 159)

#Law Society #Law Firm #Solicitors #Legal Practitioners #Cap 159

Under Section 8 of the Legal Practitioners Ordinance (Cap. 159), no person shall practise as a solicitor or carry on business as a law firm unless duly admitted and holding a valid practising certificate issued by The Law Society of Hong Kong. 86hc.com verifies law firm registration standing, firm codes, and registered business offices.

02. Partners, Sole Proprietors & Solicitors Practising Certificates

#Partner #Practising Certificate #Solicitor #Sole Proprietor

Pursuant to the Solicitors' Practice Rules, every law firm must be maintained under the active control of a qualified solicitor with verified post-qualification experience. 86hc.com provides verification of partnership structures and partner rosters.

03. Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Decisions & Intervention Proceedings

#Disciplinary Tribunal #Intervention #Solicitors Misconduct #Censure

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal possesses statutory jurisdiction to censure, fine, suspend, or strike solicitors off the roll. In extreme cases, the Council of the Law Society exercises statutory powers of intervention to take possession of client funds. 86hc.com tracks regulatory announcements.

04. Companies Registry Official Document Retrieval (Form NAR1 / ND2A Filings)

#Company Search #NAR1 #ND2A #Annual Return #CR Filings #LLP

Law firms operating as Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) or service companies are registered with the Companies Registry. 86hc.com provides expedited 15–30 minute retrieval of official registry filings (Form NAR1, Form NNC1, Form ND2A) bearing official receipt stamps and ICRIS barcodes.

05. Client Account Compliance, Escrow Arrangements & CPA CTC Certification

#Client Account #Escrow #Certified True Copy #CTC #Bank Account

Opening solicitor client accounts and establishing escrow facilities requires verified corporate proof. 86hc.com coordinates with Hong Kong Practising CPAs to issue Certified True Copies (CTC) acceptable to commercial banks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Common inquiries on Law Society licensing qualifications, statutory requirements under Cap. 159, CR document retrieval, and CPA CTC certification.

What is a registered law firm in Hong Kong under Cap. 159?

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Under the Legal Practitioners Ordinance (Cap. 159), a registered law firm is a legal practice authorized by The Law Society of Hong Kong to provide legal services and represent clients in Hong Kong courts.

What are the penalties for unqualified persons practising as solicitors in Hong Kong?

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Under Section 46 of Cap. 159, unqualified persons practising as solicitors commit contempt of court and an indictable criminal offence punishable by substantial fines and imprisonment.

How to check if a law firm is registered with The Law Society on 86hc.com?

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Search by firm name, BRN, or Law Society code on 86hc.com to verify whether the firm maintains active, registered legal standing.

What is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) law firm in Hong Kong?

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An LLP is an authorized partnership structure under Cap. 159 Part IIAAA where innocent partners are shielded from personal liability arising from the negligence of other partners.

Can I retrieve official NAR1 Annual Returns and ND2A filings for an LLP law firm service entity?

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Yes. 86hc.com retrieves official Companies Registry filings (Form NAR1, Form NNC1, Form ND2A) within 15–30 minutes, complete with official receipt timestamps and ICRIS barcodes.

What powers does the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hold?

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The Tribunal can strike solicitors off the roll, suspend their practising certificates, impose financial penalties up to HK$500,000, and order costs against errant practitioners.

Why is a Practising CPA Certified True Copy (CTC) needed for law firm banking arrangements?

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Establishing solicitor escrow accounts and professional indemnity lines requires verified constitutive documents. A CTC certified by a Hong Kong Practising CPA satisfies strict bank AML checks.

Need priority Law Society filing inspection or Practising CPA CTC certification?
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