In 2020, the State Council opened a new career route for qualifying Hong Kong solicitors to become “GBA lawyers” and practice in civil and commercial legal matters in nine Mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area. Hear from four experienced practitioners who have taken the special qualifying exam on what it takes to become a GBA lawyer and what opportunities it has opened for them.

About the Speakers:
The Hon Eunice Yung Hoi-yan, JP, GBA Lawyer, Member of Legislative Council
Ms. Fiona Chan, Partner of Appleby
Ms.Ho Nga Lam, Stephanie, Lawyer, Lektou
Ms. Vivian Ji, GBA Lawyer, Partner of Reed Smith LLP

Opening speeches:
Dr. Cheung Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP, Deputy Secretary for Justice of the HKSARG
Prof. Chao Xi, Dean, CUHK LAW