We had the privilege of hosting a group of talented young lawyers from Mainland China. This visit provided an invaluable platform for exchanging insights on the evolving legal landscape, fostering mutual understanding, and exploring opportunities for collaboration between legal professionals across borders. Our visitors shared with us that they belong to a community group called “YoungLegal”, aiming to break down information barriers and promote mutual assistance, communication, and growth among young legal practitioners, and foster cooperation.

It was a pleasure for lawyers from our firm to share our experiences and engage in meaningful discussions on various aspects of legal practice with a dynamic group of young legal practitioners from Mainland China. The discussions not only provided insight into the differences between the legal practices in Hong Kong and the Mainland but also highlighted our shared commitment to professional growth and collaboration.

During the visit, our Partners Eddy So, Nicole Chan, Ada Luk, Associates Rachel Liu, and Kennis Cheung shared a range of topics, including:

• The diverse types of cases we manage as an international firm displaying the breath and complexity of our work.
• The distinction between solicitors and barristers in Hong Kong offering clarity and perspectives on the unique roles in the legal system.
• The litigation and arbitration procedures in Hong Kong highlighting the notable features and issues in practice.

The discussions were enriching, and we were impressed by the enthusiasm and curiosity of our visitors.

At our firm, we firmly believe that such interactions are instrumental in fostering professional development, enhancing mutual understanding, and building a strong, interconnected legal community across borders. The visit was co-ordinated by our Partner Eddy So and trainee Celine Chen.

Celine Chen, who coordinated the visit, expressed her strong support for the event, saying, “I’m truly proud to have been part of an event that helps build connections and promotes shared learning within the legal community.”

We look forward to more opportunities to engage with talented individuals and continue to contribute to the growth of the legal profession.