Hong Kong's Law Society has mandated the closure of a solicitors' firm under investigation for its involvement in 'crash-for-cash' scams. The society appointed another local firm to manage the immediate cessation of operations.

Hong Kong’s Law Society has ordered the closure of a solicitors’ firm under investigation for its alleged role in a series of “crash-for-cash” scams in the city. The society’s council announced on Wednesday it would intervene in the practice of Raymond Lam & Associates, which will cease operations with immediate effect. The council also appointed Robertsons, another local law firm, as the intervention agent to handle matters pertaining to the closure. In a statement, the society said it found...