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Denis Chang’s Chambers Offices

Denis Chang’s Chambers
9th Floor, One Lippo Centre
89 Queensway
Admiralty
Hong Kong
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Denis Chang’s Chambers > The Legal 500 Rankings

Hong Kong Bar > Administrative and public law Tier 1

Described as a ‘leading force in judicial review litigation’, Denis Chang’s Chambers is a port of call for public law-related matters encompassing immigration, public administration, and regulatory issues. Senior barrister Hectar Pun SC is a frequent operator in high-profile constitutional matters, acting in the recent Sham Tsz Kit v Secretary of Justice litigation on the recognition of same-sex partnerships. Other notable practitioners in the set including the ‘incredibly bright and hardworking’ Andrew Christopher Lau, who is active in matters that reach the Court of Appeal. In addition, Isabel Tam's diverse workload includes matters involving recognition of rights of guardianship through to commercial judicial reviews.

Rising stars

Geoffrey Yeung – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Geoffrey has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law on constitutional rights and guarantees. He is not only very efficient and able to turn around work quickly, he is also able to offer practical solutions based on what may sometimes be high-level notions of constitutional law.’

Leading Silks

Hectar Pun SC – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Hectar always delivers high-quality advice in a short amount of time. He conducts clear and concise advocacy, thinks quickly on his feet, and can always answer questions from the bench impressively.’

Leading Juniors

Jeffrey Tam – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Jeffery is the counsel who also takes care of client for you. He addresses every client’s concerns and anxieties. He also thinks very practically for a solution in public law or civil cases. His advocacy at court is also very straight to the point and puts forward forceful arguments.’
Earl Deng – Denis Chang’s Chambers 'Earl is strong in thinking outside the box while being comprehensive in his legal research, and one can often rely on him for exhausting remedies for a client. He is a first-class public lawyer.'
Anson Wong Yu Yat – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Anson is very good in his research. His turnaround time is very good and he thinks outside of the box.’
Isabel Tam  – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Isabel is strong in analysis and research. She is particularly passionate about applicant-side judicial review - she offers practical and helpful advice in dealing with difficult situations.’
Andrew Christopher Lau – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Andrew is a very competent barrister. He not only has great legal analytical skills, but also a very good sense of the forensic/factual side of litigation, which is important for any type of litigation.’

Testimonials

‘Denis Chang Chambers is a leading force in judicial review litigation. Their deep understanding of constitutional law principles, coupled with their strategic approach to litigation, makes them the chambers to go to when challenging government decisions.’

‘Denis Chang’s Chambers is a leading set of barristers in Hong Kong, with a wide pool of talent across various practice areas. The members of chambers are renowned for their expertise, professionalism and innovation in the law.’

‘Denis Chang Chambers is a high tech state of the art modern chambers that combines technology with traditional legal practice.’

‘Denis Chang’s Chambers is a leading set in constitutional and administrative law.  Members of this set are involved in virtually every single important public law case. ‘

‘A strong set for public law cases.’

Work highlights

Hong Kong Bar > Competition Tier 1

Denis Chang’s Chambers features a range of barristers active in competition cases in Hong Kong. Carter Chim acts for both public bodies and private individuals in competition law, and is acting in Competition Commission v Linde HKO Ltd & Ors, a novel abuse of substantial power case in the Competition Tribunal involving an enforcement action against a foreign company purely based on parental liability. Emily Ting also handles a growing number of competition matters.

Rising stars

Emily Ting  – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Emily is extremely hard working, conscientious and has good common sense. She has sound judgement. She is spot on when it comes to finding cases. She provides comprehensive analysis on the law and the facts.’

Leading Juniors

Carter Chim – Denis Chang’s Chambers 'Carter is a leading specialist in competition law in Hong Kong. Known for his deep legal knowledge in EU and Hong Kong competition law, Carter has been instructed on a number of competition cases in Hong Kong.'

Testimonials

‘The set demonstrates significant strength-in-depth, with a well-rounded and highly capable team of counsel available. This ensures clients have access to a deep pool of legal expertise and can be matched with the most suitable barrister for their specific needs.’

Work highlights

Hong Kong Bar > Commercial disputes Tier 2

Denis Chang’s Chambers holds a notable presence at the Hong Kong commercial Bar, with the ‘remarkably dedicated’ Denis Chang SC as head of chambers, who possesses an established reputation in the full range of commercial disputes and civil matters. Richard Yip and Simon Wong are key juniors for company matters and financial disputes. Anson Wong Yu Yat continues to develop a broad commercial disputes practice, acting in high value and complex matters.

Rising stars

Valerie Tang - Denis Chang’s Chambers  'Valerie is quick-witted, articulate in her advocacy and very knowledgeable with a sharp legal intuition. She is definitely a rising star in the legal industry and one to look out for.'
Keith Cheung  - Denis Chang’s Chambers  'Keith is knowledgeable and commercially astute and he can present arguments clearly and persuasively.  Keith can readily understand complex facts and legal principles and explain them to lay client in a simple and clear manner.'
Jason Ko – Denis Chang’s Chambers 'Jason is sharp, detail-oriented and very reliable. Jason has provided comprehensive and pragmatic advice and solutions to clients often within very tight deadlines. He is a very capable advocate and is excellent to work with.'

Leading Silks

Denis Chang SC – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Denis is a great advocate.  His knowledge of the law is unparalleled.  He is the person to go to for any more obscure points of law. He is practical in his advice on strategy.’

Leading Juniors

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 tradition of the Bar.’
Richard Yip – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘It is only fair to say he is one of the top senior juniors - he is senior counsel material.’
Jeffrey Tam – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Jeffrey is a very knowledgeable barrister.’
Thomas WK Wong  - Denis Chang’s Chambers 'His compelling advocacy skills are particularly impressive in addition to strategic thinking and leadership qualities as a civil practitioner. He has always been able to formulate and deliver pragmatic solutions to tackle critical challenges. '
James Wood – Denis Chang’s Chambers 'Knowledgeable, detailed, very up to date with legal developments and case law.'
Tara Liao – Denis Chang’s Chambers 'Tara is extremely industrious, experienced and her work is consistently of a very high quality. She always delivers high-quality advice in a short amount of time, and we have had a great time working together.'
Anson Wong Yu Yat – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Anson is a hardworking counsel whose legal knowledge is impressive.  He is willing to test different arguments and go the extra mile for clients.  His advocacy is excellent.’

Testimonials

‘Denis Chang’s Chambers is a well-established and highly regarded set of Chambers which is routinely instructed to represent clients in complex commercial disputes.’

‘Members are experienced and highly skilled in their practice areas. Very respectable members in the profession, and yet very approachable and friendly.’

‘I think Denis Chang’s Chambers is an all encompassing comprehensive chambers. It has the best counsels in Hong Kong and it offers a variety of services stemming from civil to criminal law. The space in the chambers is spacious offering a comfortable experience for clients and solicitors who visit. They also provide rooms as mediation spaces helping to facilitate the conciliation process.’

‘DCC is a progressive set of chambers in Hong Kong with leading barristers in a wide range of areas such as property law, commercial law, family law and arbitration. Through the “Catalyst” programme which includes, among others, an internal understudy programme to accommodate young barristers with intellectual ability, advocacy and professional ethics.’

‘Undoubtedly a strong and well-established set in the area of commercial disputes, with members regularly providing/hosting CPD events and talks for the law society and briefed in innumerable high profile cases in this practice area.’

‘Denis Chang’s Chambers is a leading set of barristers in Hong Kong, with a wide pool of talent across various practice areas. The members of chambers are renowned for their expertise, professionalism and innovation in the law. They have handled some of the most complex and high-profile cases in the courts, as well as in arbitration. Denis Chang’s Chambers is a trusted choice for clients who seek excellence and quality in legal representation.’

Work highlights

Hong Kong Bar > Family and private client

Rising stars

Vivien Leung – Denis Chang’s Chambers 'Vivien is technical and meticulous. Her written submissions are thorough and covers all grounds. She is calming and reassuring to clients.'

Leading Juniors

Hong Kong Bar > Regulatory, investigations and crime

Rising stars

Andrew Christopher Lau – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Because of his hard work, Andrew exposes significant inconsistencies during the cross-examination of the other side's witnesses. He makes oral advocacy look effortless in a way that cannot happen without real industry and knowledge.’

Leading Juniors

Randy Shek – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘He is very good and flexible. And with his expertise now he is considered a reputable senior junior.’

Hong Kong Bar > Labour and employment

Leading Juniors

Flora Lam – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Flora has a clear mind in spotting on and resolving issues, and is articulate when conducting trial and advancing arguments.  Her advisory work is excellent, and she also excels in cross-examinations.  A very reliable and client-friendly junior.’

Hong Kong Bar > Construction and property

Leading Juniors

Jeffrey Tam – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Jeffrey is also very good with the client and is a person easy to work with.’

Denis Chang’s Chambers > Firm Profile

Denis Chang’s Chambers (“DCC”) was established in 1978 by a young Denis Chang in Prince’s Building directly across from the Old Supreme Court, three years before he took silk and joined the ranks of the distinguished leaders of the practising Bar.

True to Denis’s vision, DCC is today recognised as a modern and progressive set committed to legal excellence, justice, and the rule of law. We currently have 55 members including 5 silks and are in a growth pattern.  Our strong portfolio of barristers has collectively and individually contributed not only to the development of DCC, but also towards the legal fabric of the Common Law world and the jurisprudence of One Country Two Systems.

Over the past decades DCC has nurtured many talents, some of whom have taken silk while others have gone on to join the judiciary or academia.  Our members comprise generalists as well as specialists in a wide spectrum of disciplines that encompass (in alphabetical order): administrative and constitutional law (including human rights), arbitration and mediation, Chinese customary law, commercial law, company law, competition law, criminal law, family law, insolvency law and restructuring, insurance law, land and property law, personal injuries, probate and administration, public and private international law, tax law, tort law and trust and equity.

Today we occupy about 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art premises at One Lippo Centre, on the entire 9th floor (with an Annex on the 43rd Floor), directly opposite the High Court.  In line with modern insights and in the best traditions of the Bar we continue our efforts to nurture young talents at DCC through our “Catalyst” programme which includes new infrastructure, resources, and an internal understudy programme to accommodate pupils who meet Chambers’ standards of excellence in intellectual ability, advocacy and professional ethics.

As DCC enters its fifth decade we remain committed to the ideals of upholding the rule of law without fear or favour and with integrity and conviction.