A Rivalry by Any Other Name: The Senior Counsel Status Debate in Hong Kong The recent call by the Law Society for solicitors to be granted senior counsel status in Hong Kong has been met with a dismissive shrug from the Bar Association.
This latest installment in the long standing rivalry between the two branches of the legal profession raises more questions than it answers about the role of senior counsel, the value of elite titles, and the true needs of clients.
The Law Society's push for recognition as senior counsel is not entirely unexpected, given the increasing trend towards convergence of barrister and solicitor roles in Hong Kong.