Hong Kong's Law Society has ordered the immediate closure of Raymond Lam & Associates, a firm under investigation for its alleged role in crash-for-cash scams. The council appointed Robertsons as the intervention agent to protect clients and the public, citing prima facie evidence of dishonest acts and accounting violations by employees.
Hong Kong's Law Society announced on Wednesday that it would intervene in the practice of Raymond Lam & Associates, which will cease operations with immediate effect.
In a statement, the society said it found prima facie evidence suggesting employees at the firm had committed dishonest acts and failed to adhere to accounting rules. The move aims to protect the interests of the firm's clients and the public, with a separate inquiry into individual lawyers' conduct ongoing.
"If warranted, the Law Society will refer the case to the Tribunal Convenor of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel for disciplinary proceedings," it said. "If any criminal offence is to be identified in the course of the investigation, the Law Society will refer the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force for investigation."
Robertsons, another local law firm, was appointed as the intervention agent to handle closure matters. The firm is linked to locations including Mong Kok and CMB Wing Lung Bank Centre, with Raymond Lam Yat-wah associated.