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How much does a lawyer cost in Hong Kong?
Most lawyers charge at a hourly rate from HK$2,500.00 – 5,000.00 per hour. Some lawyers charge even higher or lower depending on the specific background and experience. Clients often ask for the total legal costs for a whole litigation.
Can a barrister sue for fees?
Historically, barristers have not been allowed to sue solicitors for fees. Currently, the most barristers can do is complain to the Bar Council, which can issue a direction to withdraw credit from solicitors, meaning barristers cannot accept instructions from them unless the case is publicly funded or paid up front.
Can I pay barrister directly?
Yes. The fees charged by a barrister are always negotiable before hand but once the fees are agreed, they are payable in any event.
Who is the most expensive lawyer in the world?
The top 20 Richest Lawyers of the World
- Jane Wanjiru Michuki: $60 million.
- Roy Black: $100 million.
- Willie E.
- Judy Sheindlin: between $150 million and $250 million.
- William Lerach: $900 million.
- Wichai Thongtang: $1.1 billion.
- Joe Jamail: $1.7 billion.
- Richard Scruggs: $1.7 billion.
What are the top law firms in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong. LC Lawyers LLP. Hong Kong. Mannheimer Swartling. Hong Kong. Maples Group. Hong Kong. Mayer Brown. Hong Kong.
Is Ann Ho a good law firm?
‘ Ann Ho is very strong in Hong Kong property law ‘. ‘ A go-to firm for hotel management contracts ‘. Advised the trustee of Link REIT on its A$683m purchase of a ten-storey office building in Sydney; this was the client’s first acquisition of real estate outside China.
What is the China Lawyer Guide 2022?
Due to launch January 2022, the guide brings together extensive, in-depth market analysis, and, rankings of the leading law firms and professionals across all four jurisdictions of the Greater China Region.
What is the best source of legal market intelligence in Asia?
Chambers has been the leading source of legal market intelligence for over 30 years now. In our Asia-Pacific-wide rankings we cover the most internationally important areas of law, such as Arbitration, Capital Markets, and Corporate / M&A.