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Commercial disputes

Denis Chang’s Chambers

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Denis Chang’s Chambers is ‘one of the strongest chambers in Hong Kong’ and it ’houses many great commercial litigators’. Head of chambers Denis Chang SC has a notable record of high-profile and complex commercial disputes, and he continues to act in the case of Xu Ying v China Gas Co, which concerns the inter-relationship between contractual rights and duties and different economic torts and directors' duties. Simon Wong is a reputable senior junior who frequently handles high-value shareholder, banking, and contractual disputes with cross-border elements, while Richard Yip specialises in commercial litigation, with particular expertise in disputes concerning listed companies. Yip acted in the case of ZS Capital Fund SPC & Ors v Astor Asset Management and Zundiao Securities Limited, which concerned an injunction following the defendants' alleged selling of pledged shares on the market without the required authorisation from the plaintiffs.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Denis Chang’s Chambers includes various seniority of barristers who practice in a wide range of areas of law. Also, they organise seminars for practitioners which are helpful to the legal profession.'
  • 'A wide range of competent counsel available. Many high flyers and rising stars.'
  • 'Denis Chang’s Chambers is a legendary set for its civil rights practice, with its barristers frequently appearing in high-profile disputes before the Court of Final Appeal.'
  • 'Denis Chang's Chambers is a well-established set of chambers, and it is a well-respected civil set of chambers.'
  • 'Denis Chang's Chambers is one of the strongest chambers in Hong Kong and they offer one-stop solutions to solicitors in Hong Kong in every possible legal issue a solicitor may be engaged with in their practice.'
  • 'Denis Chang's Chambers houses many great commercial litigators.'
  • 'Denis Chang’s Chambers is one of the best in town. It is regarded as a leading chambers in commercial law.'
  • 'A reputable set of Chambers.'

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.
Denis Chang SC
Denis Chang’s Chambers
 ‘Denis is conscientious and diligent in his case preparation with eyes on details, and despite his seniority, he is still very hands-on and would never ever leave a stone unturned. When he is on his feet in court, he is extremely eloquent, and always addresses the questions raised by the bench straight to the point.’

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 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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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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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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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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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.'
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.
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.'

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