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Edward Alder
Prince's ChambersCommercial disputes
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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Toby Brown
Parkside Chambers1
Earl Deng
Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Earl is meticulous and detailed, conscientious and hard working, able to communicate in a non-professional language with lay clients, sees issues from lay client’s perspective, and succinctly sums up his advice in conference. His speaking style is courteous and his overall advocacy manner very much styled along the English bar tradition.'
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Sebastian Hughes
Prince's Chambers 'Sebastian is a very sensible barrister with good knowledge of the law and procedures, and he is able to advise commercially. He has the rare ability to convince a veteran judge to change their mind.'
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John Hui
Des Voeux Chambers1
Catrina Lam
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Catrina is very diligent and always well prepared. She is also very persistent, even when the case is not on her side, which is a very important quality for an advocate.'
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Queenie Lau
Temple Chambers ‘Queenie is a first-class advocate who cuts through distraction and procedure to focus on the issues, and she presents cases in a concise, intelligible, forthright and helpful manner. Her advice is practical and incisive and she is a pleasure to deal with.'
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Connie Lee
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Connie is no doubt a first-tier practitioner who impresses with her tactical, practical and commercial advice. In terms of advocacy, she is also a very effective advocate knowing how to push the right button, and it is very understandable why she is hotly sought-after, has very considerable trial and arbitration experience in her own right, and always punches above her weight.'
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Benny Lo
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Benny is highly experienced in international arbitration and he has good strategic vision for the case and goes into the very details of the case facts. Submissions and other documents prepared by him are well organised and to the point, presenting convincing cases, and his examination of witnesses at oral hearings are very impressive.'
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Frances Lok
Des Voeux Chambers1
Vincent Lung
Parkside Chambers ‘Vincent is a very good litigator with great technical expertise and, at the same time, he is very commercial. He is very good on his feet, delivering his points in a concise and persuasive manner, and very good at cross-examination.'
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Bernard Mak
Parkside Chambers1
Tim Parker
Temple Chambers ‘Tim is intellectually brilliant; his legal research and analysis is absolutely superb, the documents he produces are beautifully written and exceptionally well argued, and his tactical thinking is outstanding. He is the best of the best.’
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Phillip Rompotis
Prince's Chambers1
Clark Wang
Rede Chambers1
Richard Yip
Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Richard is solid in legal knowledge and advocacy. He has courage to put forward the case of his client, but at the same time, he is not pushy.'
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Julian Cohen
Resolution Chambers2
Paul Carolan
Prince's Chambers2
David Chen
Des Voeux Chambers2
Bonnie Cheng
Temple Chambers ‘Bonnie always delivers the highest quality of work, not just legally but also commercially. She is easy to work with and friendly.'
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Elizabeth Cheung
Temple Chambers2
Val Chow
Temple Chambers ‘Val's work is excellent and he is one of the best juniors at the Bar in Hong Kong. He is mature and experienced, both legally and commercially, he has excellent knowledge of the law, and is very careful and thorough.'
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Justin Ho
Temple Chambers 'Justin is a standout junior in the crowded field of commercial litigation. His technical ability, knowledge of the law, dedication to each case, and fluent advocacy are qualities which mark him out as a first-rate junior. '
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Martin Ho
Temple Chambers ‘Martin is an exceptional barrister who is well-versed in law, particularly in winding up, restructuring, and insolvency matters. His precise and reliable legal opinions, coupled with his ability to dissect complex matters and construct solid arguments, set him apart, and his advocacy skills are also exemplary.'
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Sabrina Ho
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Sabrina is able to recall, understand, and accurately apply the law and procedure relevant to advocacy to the matters she is dealing with. She is thorough and pragmatic, presenting reasoned arguments in a clear, logical, concise and persuasive manner, and she produces coherent, well-structured and concise submissions, citing legal authorities and materials appropriately.'
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Lavesh Kirpalani
Prince's Chambers2
Tony Ko
Plowman Chambers 'Tony possesses outstanding advocacy skills, excelling in the art of presenting persuasive cases. His eloquence and command of language are exceptional, allowing him to articulate complex legal arguments with clarity and precision.'
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Eugene Kwok
Prince's Chambers ‘Eugene is very thorough and has good legal knowledge. He is responsive and has good initiative, and is skilled in advocacy.'
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Gary Lam
Des Voeux Chambers ‘One of Gary's notable strengths is his responsiveness and ability to quickly grasp the subject issues, client instructions, and solicitor’s concerns related to the case. He has a remarkable aptitude for understanding the intricacies of a case from the outset, which allows him to provide insightful analysis and valuable guidance to both the client and the solicitor.’
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Jacky Lam
Plowman Chambers ‘Jacky has very strong analytical and research skills and he is able to devise effective strategies to achieve favourable outcomes for clients. Not only is he able to deliver accurate legal advice diligently, but he is also able to deliver works in a timely manner.’
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Julian Lam
Temple Chambers ‘Julian is able to distill the key legal issues and formulate the game plan for a client. It is clear that advocacy is one of his key strengths, as his submissions are clear, precise, and persuasive, and the same can be said with regards to his drafting of pleadings; there is no doubt that Julian is an efficient lawyer.'
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Keith Lam
Temple Chambers2
Kevin Lee
Prince's Chambers ‘Kevin is a man of integrity and he works hard trying to understand the clients.'
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Joyce Leung
Rede Chambers ‘Joyce is undoubtedly a very reliable junior counsel, as she is always focused on strategy and is able to steer the cases with a firm eye on the goal. She is strong on presentation and articulation of the arguments with clarity in presentation, and she is always a favourable junior counsel to work with.'
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Tara Liao
Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Tara is a very safe pair of hands. She is extremely industrious and her work is consistently of a very high quality.’
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James Man
Temple Chambers ‘James is a brilliant, hard-working, experienced, and friendly barrister. He is very solid on the law and always provides commercially minded legal advice, he is also a thoughtful, effective, and versatile advocate, and he can always think of the points that others have not thought of and present them in a way that will be well-received by the bench.’
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Patrick Siu
Des Voeux Chambers 'Patrick is very knowledgeable and is one of the top barristers handling commercial litigation. He knows the law very well, he has great client skills, and his researching skills are excellent.'
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Jeffrey Tam
Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Jeffrey is very knowledgeable with good researching skills. He has good interpersonal skills, which enables him to deal efficiently with the client, and he is focused on his work and will also be approachable if there are any questions from the solicitors or the clients.’
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Simon Wong
Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Simon is an impressive senior junior who is very client friendly. He is capable of dissecting complex legal issues and presenting them to lay clients in a simple and straightforward manner.'
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Thomas Wong
Denis Chang’s Chambers 'Thomas is incredibly smart and hard working, and also incredibly responsive. He quickly grasps the essential features of a case, his written and oral advocacy are both excellent, and clients love him and often don't see the need to instruct a silk if Thomas is handling the matter.'
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James Wood
Denis Chang’s Chambers2
Jason Yu
Des Voeux Chambers2
Richard Zimmern
Des Voeux Chambers2
Lawrence Hui
Liberty Chambers2
Kenneth Lam
Jason Pow SC’s Chambers ‘Kenneth is a very efficient barrister with great drafting skills and his examination in chief is very thorough and his cross-examination technique is straight to the point. In his submissions, he has the ability to articulate complex legal arguments with clarity and confidence and he is truly impressive and achieves favourable outcomes for his clients.’
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Colin Wright
Gilt Chambers ‘Colin's strengths are his thorough knowledge of the law, evidence and procedure, his continuous and long practice experience in Hong Kong and London, which engenders both confidence and trust amongst practitioners and judges alike, and his affability and dexterity under stress, which makes him a welcome member of the team. His advocacy skills are particularly valued and makes him one of the most sought after senior juniors in Hong Kong.'
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Jeffrey Chau
Parkside Chambers 'Jeffrey is extremely analytical and everything he advises on has a sound legal foundation. He is very good at handling cases where the facts are challenging, he is attentive to details, and the quality and the depth of his advice and legal opinion exceed one's expectations.'
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Martin Kok
Des Voeux Chambers3
Alan Kwong
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Alan is a powerful advocate who is quick on his feet and his submissions are powerful and concise. Since he has taken up a part-time judicial appointment, he earns immense respect from the bench.'
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Benjamin Lam
Parkside Chambers 'Benjamin is a well-rounded and exceptional barrister with an innate agility in thought and speech which render him quick and responsive in adeptly handling even the most challenging legal scenarios. At all times, Benjamin adopts a client-centric approach through pre-empting the needs of clients, and his wisdom, wit and worldly perspective set him apart as a highly skilled and respected barrister.'
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K.K Lau
Rede Chambers ‘K.K is a very popular junior counsel in Hong Kong and is a highly intelligent counsel who understands the law well. He is always practical and has an abundance of common sense, and he has always been able to win the trust of the lay clients and his instructing solicitor.’
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Deanna Law
Parkside Chambers 'Deanna is an excellent partner to work with and really understands issues from a client's perspective. She is very well reasoned and commercial, she communicates well, and she is practical, efficient, and very hands on.'
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Jacqueline Law
Des Voeux Chambers3
Verna Lui
Rede Chambers3
Ernest Ng
Parkside Chambers ‘Ernest is confident and his advocacy is succinct and to the point. He knows the strengths and weaknesses of a case inside out and can present the arguments with force, he never shies away from urgent instructions, even with substantial amounts of documents, and he is extremely easy to work with.’
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Ronald Pang
Pantheon Chambers ‘Ronald demonstrates his exceptional advocacy skills all the time, and his deep knowledge and understanding of law are evident as he skilfully articulates complex legal arguments with clarity and precision. His attention to detail and logical thinking foster the trust among clients.'
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Roger Phang
Rede Chambers ‘Roger is a very able junior counsel and he is one of the favourite juniors in complex commercial litigations. His ability to distill useful materials for cases is obviously one of his many strengths, and his approach to the cases always demonstrates good commercial sense.'
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Martin Wong
Parkside Chambers ‘Martin is a clear thinking, level-headed, exceptionally hard working, and reliable barrister with great judgement. An excellent advocate, but above all, a consummate team player.’
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Anson Wong Yu Yat
Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Anson is very comprehensive and creative in his research and very meticulous in his written work. His strength lies in his refusal to give up and his insistence in trying to find solutions around problems or obstacles to his client's case.'
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Isaac Yung
Pantheon Chambers ‘Isaac is very practical and sensible, his flexibility has rendered him suitable to handle urgent work, and he is very accommodating. He is capable of handling large amounts of documents with great attention to detail, he is very easy to work with, and is a genuinely supportive working partner.’
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Albert Chan
Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers3
Andrew Lynn
Resolution Chambers3
Andrew Mak
Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers ‘Andrew is a very experienced barrister in commercial and property matters and he offers savvy and sophisticated advice to clients. He is good at dealing with all kinds of clients, he is a strong advocate in court, and he is also particularly sensitive to numbers and always makes great use of financial documents in cross-examination.'
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Ashok Sakhrani
Bernacchi Chambers3
Ken To
Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers3
Carol Wong
Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers ‘Carol is a very competent junior capable of dealing with complex litigation. She is an outstanding advocate with unfailing thorough preparation of a case, and being meticulous yet precise and to the point is clearly her strength over other juniors of her rank.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Astina Au
Temple Chambers 'Astina is very bright and commercial. She is able to provide sensible advice within a tight timeline, her advocacy skills are excellent, and she knows how to present the arguments in the best possible light.'
Tiffany Chan
Des Voeux Chambers 'Tiffany is an absolute star of the junior bar and destined for greatness. She is incredibly hard-working, diligent, and technically brilliant, but very commercial and easy to work with.'
Jasmine Cheung
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Jasmine is a very bright junior. She’s intelligent, hardworking, and detailed minded, she is very well-prepared for every hearing, and her advocacy is well-paced, organised, and cuts to the chase.’
Tommy Cheung
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Tommy comes across as a very able and hard-working junior with a profound knowledge of the law. He is always able to suggest helpful solutions that take into account lay client’s requests and financial and timing constraints.’
Lai Chun Ho
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Lai is an outstanding barrister with a level of competence well beyond his years of call. He is always diligent with a firm grasp of the facts and in-depth knowledge of the law, and he is both commercially-minded and sensible, whilst being able to offer valuable and out of the box insights into cases.’
Jennifer Fan
Temple Chambers 'Jennifer has clear and concise thinking that is expressed in uncluttered legal ideas.'
Justin Ismail
Rede Chambers ‘Justin has time and again proven himself to be a strong, articulate, natural and eloquent advocate in court. He is able to hold his own as a sole advocate and is effective when making submissions in court, especially when compared with other barristers of similar seniority, and his written legal submissions are also of high quality.'
Jason Ko
Denis Chang’s Chambers 'Jason pays attention to detail, is passionate about his work, and participates in every step of the proceedings, including advising on overall strategy and following closely on parties' correspondence. He is responsible and takes initiative to remind clients of the relevant deadlines and upcoming procedures, and he also cares a lot about the quality of his work and pays attention to detail.'
Tom Ng
Des Voeux ChambersDanny Tang
Temple Chambers ‘Danny is a highly regard, highly sought after junior for commercial disputes. He has deep knowledge of the law and the capacity for highly incisive legal and factual analysis.’
Howard Wong
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Howard is exceptionally responsive, efficient and diligent in his high-quality work, and he takes his responsibilities seriously, making him a reliable and dependable counsel. He approaches each case with a comprehensive and thorough mindset that aligns with clients’ objectives, and his remarkable attention to detail is evident in all aspects of his work, from the initial drafting of legal arguments in pleadings and correspondence, preparation of a case, to the final presentation through robust skeleton submissions and excellent advocacy in court.’
Cherry Xu
Des Voeux Chambers ‘Cherry‘s judgement and output is far superior to her year of call and she is incredibly bright, really thinks around the case, and fights hard to achieve the best outcome for the client. She is a very good team player with great tactical awareness, and as one of the few barristers with native Mandarin abilities, she is in pole position to deliver effective results in cases involving Mainland elements.’