There are many cases within the Mainland that are undertaken by lawyers on both “contingency fee” and “conditional fee” bases. This means that the lawyer is operating under a ‘No Win, No Fee’ system (“conditional fee”), and only charges their client a set percentage of the recovered amount in the event of a successful settlement or a judgement in their favour (“contingency fee”). So, is this allowed for litigations within Hong Kong?

Unfortunately, in accordance with the relevant legislations and rules for Hong Kong legal practitioners, private litigation cases are not allowed to be undertaken on a conditional fee or contingency fee basis for the lawyer fees. We appreciate our fellow Mainland practitioners’ and clients’ kind understanding of the same.

Litigation under the Common Law regime of Hong Kong is a complicated and sophisticated process. This article is merely a brief summary for general reference, and should not be considered as legal advice for any specific matter. Should you be in need of litigation advice or assistance, please contact Mr. Zhang Yuanhong, practicing solicitor in Hong Kong, for consultation.

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