Regulatory, investigations and crime

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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Joseph Lee
Des Voeux Chambers
‘There is no doubt that Joseph is one of the most outstanding criminal barristers in town and a lot of solicitors would immediately think of him whenever there is a criminal or regulatory matter. His advocacy and cross-examination skills are incomparably good and effective, and Joseph is regarded as a barrister who is able to lead others and conduct complex cases independently.'
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Benson Tsoi
Parkside Chambers
‘Benson is the leading junior at the Hong Kong Bar. Legally resourceful, a powerful advocate, and intensely committed in all he does.'
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Isaac Chan
Rede Chambers
‘Isaac is one of the very few barristers in this jurisdiction that has an extensive practice in both civil and criminal law. His advice is often practical, user-friendly, and carefully thought out, and he is also a very strong advocate, which is demonstrated by his ability to explain complex matters of jurisprudence in simple layman terms that is easy to understand and follow.'
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Randy Shek
Denis Chang’s Chambers
‘Randy's advocacy is of a high quality; he is a passionate defence counsel who always fights for clients till the end. He stands out from his peers.'
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Jonathan Ah-Weng
Parkside Chambers
‘Jonathan is a sophisticated counsel who impresses with his ability to dissect and handle complex cases to achieve good outcomes for his clients. He is a thorough criminal litigator and his mixed practice in civil matters gives him an edge in defending commercial crimes.'
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Osmond Lam
Parkside Chambers
 'Osmond is extremely experienced and very well-thought of as a barrister. He knows more about his area of the law than most other barristers in Hong Kong, including Silks, and he is a very hard worker and he keeps up-to-date with the latest authorities.'
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Bernard Mak
Parkside Chambers
 'Bernard is very experienced in insider dealing and market misconduct cases. He is a pleasure to work with, he is known for his ability to come up with an extremely persuasive argument that no one else could think of, and he can turn bad cases into good ones.'
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.
Joshua Chan
Temple Chambers
 ‘Joshua has wide experience of regulatory disputes, acting for and against prime regulators such as the Securities and Futures Commission. His ability to quickly get on top of the facts is outstanding.’
Jason Ko
Denis Chang’s Chambers
 ‘Jason is an all-rounded barrister that you can always count on to provide practical and solid advice to lay clients. He is an excellent advocate in Chinese and English, his presentation is calm, clear, and persuasive, and he is able to get a good reading of the judge’s approach and can think on his feet accordingly.’
Andrew Christopher Lau
Denis Chang’s Chambers
 ‘Andrew has very strong written and advocacy skills in criminal and regulatory matters. As a young practitioner, he always shows confidence when he conducts trials as a defence lawyer, and his confidence is based on his excellent cross-examination skills and familiarity with legal principles.’
Kelly Shum
Rede Chambers
 ‘Kelly is very intelligent, hard-working, can handle problems efficiently, has good drafting skills, and her legal research is always thorough and to the point. With her sound legal knowledge and good judgement, she is always able to present her arguments clearly and convincingly.’

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