HKChina's National People’s Congress Standing Committee has amended the Lawyers Law, allowing Hong Kong and Macau lawyers to practice in nine Guangdong cities starting September 1. The change requires these lawyers to pass the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination and obtain mainland practice qualifications. The amendment formalizes a pilot program launched in August 2020, enabling licensed Hong Kong and Macau lawyers to offer specific legal services in cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam stated the changes provide a legal foundation for this initiative.
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