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.
The following sample clause is suggested for reference. Whenever necessary, independent legal advice should always be sought on the choice of a suitable clause and the applicable law.
Any dispute or difference, whether contractual or non-contractual, arising out of or in connection with this contract, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules in force when the notice of arbitration is received by the other party or parties, which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference in this clause.
The governing law of this arbitration clause shall be the law of Hong Kong and the seat of arbitration shall be Hong Kong.
The appointing authority shall be The Law Society of Hong Kong.
The number of arbitrator shall be one; unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in [insert language].
