Here are some links and websites that may be helpful in finding out more about legal services in Hong Kong.

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GovHK: How to Get Legal Advice & Assistance

This is a guide provided by the Hong Kong Government on how to seek legal advice and assistance when you need it.

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/government/legal/advice/advice.htm

Department of Justice – Legal System in Hong Kong

Information based on the Departmental publication “Legal System in Hong Kong” printed in 2008; please refer to the websites concerned, as provided, for more detailed or latest information regarding the issues involved.

http://www.doj.gov.hk/eng/legal/

BLIS (Bilingual Laws Information System)

BLIS is an electronic database of the legislation of Hong Kong. It is established and updated by the Department of Justice.

http://www.legislation.gov.hk/eng/index.htm

Hong Kong Law Society

The Law Society is the professional association for solicitors in Hong Kong.

http://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/pub_e/default.asp

Hong Kong Bar Association

The Hong Kong Bar Association is the professional organisation of barristers in Hong Kong.

http://www.hkba.org/

Association of China-Appointed Attesting Officers

The name-list of all China-Appointed Attesting Officers as well as types of attested documents can be found at the association website.

http://www.caao.org.hk/eng/

Civil Celebrants of Marriages Scheme

Information regarding the Civil Celebrants of Marriages Scheme can be found in the link below. It is es established  and updated by the Immigration Department.

http://www.immd.gov.hk/en/civil-celebrants/index.html

The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution

The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (“CEDR”)  is an independent, non-profit organisation, which offers leading mediation, consultancy and training services. The link below is for their page on Hong Kong.

http://www.cedr.com/about_us/international/list.php?param=64