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.’
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.
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Testimonials
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- '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.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Juniors
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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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.'
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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.’
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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.’
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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.’
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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.’
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.
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.’