Jeremy Bartlett SC
Prince's Chambers 'Brings a genuinely unique perspective, a real value add. Not afraid to deliver hard truths which elevate the work to the next level.'
Members of Prince's Chambers cover the full range of commercial disputes, including company law and shareholder disputes, insolvency matters, and commercial arbitration proceedings. Jeremy Bartlett SC holds particular expertise in insolvency and arbitration. At the junior end, Edward Alder and Philip Rompotis are specialist commercial dispute practitioners and arbitrators, alongside Eugene Kwok. Kevin Lee, a notable junior, is highly active in insolvency and commercial disputes matters. Sebastian Hughes and Lavesh Kirpalani is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Prince's Chambers are a preeminent arbitration chambers in HK with a good mix of seasoned veterans and young barristers.'
- 'The whole set is good in commercial matters.'
- 'The set is unique in Hong Kong. Although not many of them are senior counsel, the quality of their work is the same if not better than counsel at some of the larger names.'
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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Edward Alder
Prince's Chambers 'Edward has an amazing eye for detail and is excellent at identifying core issues in a factually complicated commercial disputes. He is also a first class and persuasive advocate and respected by the Bench.'
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Phillip Rompotis
Prince's Chambers ‘Phillip leaves no stone unturned. His advocacy is better than many senior counsel in Hong Kong and the witnesses of his opponents are rendered speechless in response to his questions in cross examination. Phillip is patient and calm to lay clients and instructing solicitors.’
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Sebastian Hughes
Prince's Chambers ‘Sebastian is able to digest voluminous authorities and educate the court on the correct law, where opponents have attempted to mislead the court. He has the rare ability to change the mind of judges.’
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Paul Carolan
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Eugene Kwok
Prince's Chambers 'Eugene is perfect in providing the comprehensive legal advices after intensive perusal of the available documents. His advocacy in the court and interaction with the opponents is highly recommended.'
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Lavesh Kirpalani
Prince's Chambers ‘Lavesh is smart and helpful. His advocacy is one of the best amongst the juniors at his seniority.’
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Kevin Lee
Prince's Chambers ‘Kevin is a great advocate. He is very quick on his feet.’