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Society & Rights April 2, 2026 322 stories in this edition

The ‘split’ legal profession in Hong Kong

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Bernard Man
The ‘split’ legal profession in Hong Kong

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A major feature of Hong Kong’s legal profession is the division between barristers and solicitors. Barristers specialise in court work and legal advice relating to litigation, and can generally only be engaged through a solicitor. Solicitors provide a broader range of legal services, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. Some solicitors also focus on courtroom advocacy and are accredited as solicitor...

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A major feature of Hong Kong’s legal profession is the division between barristers and solicitors. Barristers specialise in court work and legal advice relating to litigation, and can generally only be engaged through a...

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