Michael Lintern-Smith is a consultant of Robertsons. He joined the firm in 1981. As well as practicing as a solicitor in Hong Kong for almost 40 years, he has also practiced as a Notary Public since 1992.
He has established a wide following of multinational clients having practised in areas related to litigation, commercial law and administrative law.
Michael’s vast experience and reputation has led to him being nominated to serve on a number of local and international committees.
He is a former president of the Law Society of Hong Kong. He is a past member of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission which is responsible for making recommendations to the Chief Executive on the appointment and promotion of judges. He was previously on the High Court Rules Committee and Court of Final Appeal Rules Committee.
Additionally, Michael was previously the Chairman of the Buildings Appeal Tribunal and the Deputy Convenor of the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Hong Kong Society of Notaries. He was previously the Clerk of the Disciplinary Committee of the Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers, of which he was also a former chairman.
A regular speaker at legal conferences on the subject of China related business, professional ethics and legal practice. His main area of expertise currently is Anti-Money Laundering, upon which he gives seminars and speeches regularly for the legal profession and commercial enterprises. He continues to chair the Law Society of Hong Kong’s Anti-Money Laundering Committee, which he has done for the past 18 years. Michael is a very active member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce where he was Chairman of the European Committee. Also, he is active within the International Bar Association, Inter-Pacific Bar Association and the Commonwealth Law Association, holding membership in several committees in such associations.
Relevant news:
- Robertsons at the Law Society of Hong Kong’s Spring Cocktail Reception
- Michael Lintern-Smith at Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers' spring dinner
- Yingke Law Firm (Dongguan)’s Visit at Robertsons
- Michael Lintern-Smith spoke in the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute’s AML/CFT Conference
- Robertsons at the Law Society’s 14th Recreation and Sports Night
- Michael Lintern-Smith attended the International Bar Association Annual Conference Paris 2023
- Michael Lintern-Smith’s Seminar on Latest Regulatory Developments Arising from the Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Ordinance
- Michael Lintern-Smith awarded Honorary Membership by the Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers
- Michael Lintern-Smith acted as panellist in the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute’s conference
- The Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism Webinar for Legal Professionals led by Michael Lintern-Smith
- Michael Lintern-Smith and former Law Society Presidents met with incoming Secretary for Justice
- Michael Lintern-Smith attended the conference of the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute
Practice Areas
Private Equity & Commercial, Notarial Services, Licensing & Compliance, Insurance, Banking & Finance - Contentious, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property - Non-Contentious, Intellectual Property - Contentious
Languages
English, French
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Solicitor, England & Wales (1981)
Solicitor, Hong Kong (1982)
Notary Public, Hong Kong (1992)
Bachelor of Arts, University of London
MEMBERSHIPS
Solicitor, Law Society of Hong Kong, Roll of Honour, Past President
Chairman, Law Society of Hong Kong Anti-Money Laundering Committee
Notary Public, Hong Kong Society of Notaries
Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Directors
Full Fellow, Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute
Honorary Member, Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers
Member, Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Recommended Expert International Trade Law in Hong Kong - Global Law Experts 2022
Insurance Expert of the Year in Hong Kong - Leaders in Law Global Awards 2021