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(b)
that the foreign law firm in which they intend to practise has an acceptable ratio of salaried foreign lawyers to partners in Hong Kong.
In support of their application the following
evidence might be required
(a) (b)
(c)
(a)
(e)
(£)
(g)
(h)
proof of education, qualifications and experience; letter of recommendation from a judge of the highest court of original jurisdiction or member of the executive body of the authority having final jurisdiction over professional discipline;
"evaluation" by their local bar;
details of business operations;
proof of financial standing (bankers references); disclosure of audited accounts for the last 5 years;
character references (local bar, judiciary, disciplinary authority);
such other evidence as to professional qualifications, character and fitness to practise as may be required by the Chief Justice.
Conditions which could properly be imposed
upon the granting of a licence might include
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(三)
registration of partners with Law Society and Business Registration Office and notification of all subsequent changes;
discharging all debts in the normal course of business (however, this condition should not be more stringent than that which Hong Kong solicitors are required to comply with); maintaining at all times a full capital partner in charge of the firm who is resident in Hong Kong for at least 180 days a year and is a licensed foreign lawyer in Hong Kong;
all partners in the firm to consent in writing to the establishment of a branch office in Hong Kong;
the services of the branch office being made available at all times to all solicitors and members of the public in Hong Kong (However, since Hong Kong solicitors are entitled to decline to accept instructions, it may be that foreign lawyers should be treated no differently in this respect);
all partners and employees of the firm to observe the professional and business ethics applicable to the practice of law in Hong Kong;
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