IN the common law world, some countries maintain a split legal profession by separately recognizing the roles of “barrister” and “solicitor.” This division stems primarily from historical ties to the ...

Post readers discuss the part solicitors play in Hong Kong's legal ... he made specific reference to barristers as having "a special role as defenders of the rights and interests of their clients".

Concerns remain over the role of solicitors in strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPPs), which are cases used to stifle legitimate criticism. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ...