SAR lawyers' role elevated by law revision: Starry Lee
Hong Kong's top representative to the National People's Congress welcomed recent amendments to the national Lawyers Law, saying legal professionals from the two SARs can take on a more prominent role in legal and arbitration services in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Under new provisions passed on Friday by the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC), lawyers from Hong Kong and Macao…
Hong Kong's top representative to the National People's Congress has welcomed recent changes to the Lawyers Law, which she believes will elevate the role of legal professionals from the Special Administrative Regions (SARs) in legal and arbitration services across the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The National People's Congress Standing Committee recently passed provisions allowing Hong Kong and Macao lawyers to provide services in specific matters within nine Guangdong cities upon passing an examination.
This new law builds upon a pilot scheme launched in 2020, with over 650 lawyers having obtained the GBA Lawyer's Licence as of June. NPCSC delegate Starry Lee expressed optimism about the potential impact, stating that more Hong Kong lawyers will likely pursue the Greater Bay Area lawyer qualification to engage in mainland legal work, particularly in foreign-related law.
Lee emphasized Hong Kong's unique advantages under its common law system and highlighted the city's role in advancing the mainland's legal capabilities in foreign-related matters.
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