On 8 September 2026, the Ministry of Justice (司法部) issued the notice 《司法部关于《粤港澳大湾区律师执业考试和执业活动管理办法（征求意见稿）》公开征求意见的通知》, launching a public consultation on draft measures governing the Greater Bay Area lawyer qualification examination and practice activities. source The draft was prepared to implement the newly amended 《中华人民共和国律师法》 and to standardize the relevant licensing regime. source Members of the public may submit comments through the Ministry’s website, a dedicated e-mail address or postal mail. source
Who is affected
The consultation affects law firms and legal practitioners with an interest in Greater Bay Area lawyer licensing, as well as organisations that currently rely on, or plan to engage, practitioners under the proposed examination and practice regime. source
What to do
Download and review the draft 《粤港澳大湾区律师执业考试和执业活动管理办法（征求意见稿）》 and the accompanying explanation published with the notice. source
Submit comments to the Ministry of Justice via the online portal, e-mail at swsgatc@moj.gov.cn, or postal mail to the Beijing address provided, before the feedback deadline. source
Evaluate the potential impact of the proposed examination and practice rules on current or planned Greater Bay Area legal operations and licensing strategies. source
Key dates
8 September 2026 – Ministry of Justice publishes the consultation notice source
23 September 2026 – Deadline for public comments on the draft measures source