Hong Kong Bar Association (HKBA)

The Hong Kong Bar Association (HKBA) is a professional regulatory body based at the High Court in Hong Kong, established in 1948. As a non-profit association, its primary mission is to represent barristers, uphold the rule of law, and maintain professional standards within the legal community. The HKBA focuses on improving the administration of justice, promoting legal education, and prescribing rules of conduct and etiquette. It plays a significant role in defending the independence of the Judiciary and advocating for law reform, contributing to the integrity of Hong Kong’s legal system.