si6 mou6 leot6 si1事務律師事务律师

Jyutpingsi6 mou6 leot6 si1

Yalesih mouh leuht sī

名詞

Definition

Solicitor; a lawyer who advises clients, prepares legal documents, and represents clients in lower courts.

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How it's used

Hong Kong maintains a split legal profession where solicitors and barristers perform distinct roles. Solicitors typically handle the day to day legal work, such as drafting documents and advising clients, while barristers are primarily engaged for courtroom advocacy. Clients usually approach a solicitor first, who then briefs a barrister if court representation is required.

Measure word

wai6位waih

Examples

ngo5我wan2搵zo2咗go3個si6事mou6務leot6律si1師bong1幫sau2手gaau2搞fan2份hap6合joek3約。

I found a solicitor to help me handle the contract.

nei5你soeng2想daa2打gun1官si1司hai6係mai6咪jiu3要wan2搵si6事mou6務leot6律si1師zyun2轉gaai3介？

Do you need to find a solicitor for a referral if you want to file a lawsuit?

Common phrases

si6事mou6務leot6律si1師haang4行

solicitor firm

zyun2轉gaai3介

referral

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a general lawyer or attorney. In the local legal system, calling a barrister a 事務律師 is factually incorrect and ignores the specific professional hierarchy and licensing requirements.