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Hong Kong lawyers gain route to practise in 9 Guangdong cities under new law

Created at 29 Aug · 5:05 AM1 source
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Hong Kong lawyers can now practise in nine cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area under a new law, aiming to deepen legal cooperation and integration between the two regions.

Who's Involved

Hong Kong lawyers
granted permission to practice in nine Guangdong cities
Hong Kong lawyers gain route to practise in 9 Guangdong cities under new law

↳ Why This Matters

This new law facilitates greater legal integration between Hong Kong and mainland China, potentially boosting cross-border legal services and economic activity within the Greater Bay Area.

Key facts

  • Hong Kong lawyers are now permitted to practice in nine cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
  • This development is facilitated by a new law designed to enhance legal cooperation.
  • The initiative seeks to foster greater integration between Hong Kong's legal sector and mainland China.

A new law has been enacted, allowing lawyers from Hong Kong to practise in nine cities across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This development is expected to deepen legal cooperation and integration between Hong Kong and mainland China, fostering closer ties within the region.

Frequently asked questions

Hong Kong lawyers can now practice in nine cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The law aims to deepen legal cooperation and integration between Hong Kong and mainland China.

How It Developed

Hong Kong lawyers can now practise in nine Guangdong cities.
A new law facilitates legal practice integration between Hong Kong and Guangdong.
The initiative aims to deepen legal cooperation and integration within the Greater Bay Area.

Sources

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Hong Kong lawyers gain route to practise in 9 Guangdong cities under new lawSouth China Morning Post

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