Des Voeux Chambers

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'The Chambers as whole is well run with a variety of specialisation. The Chambers run training programmes that also benefit the wider legal profession.'
• 'Des Voeux Chambers is a first-tier leading set in Hong Kong, and its members are regularly involved in big-ticket cases.'
• 'They are in particularly impressive for companies and insolvency work.'
• 'It is an excellent set and well-known for barristers practising matrimonial law.'
• 'Strong set of chambers with great senior-junior counsel.'
• 'The pool of legal talent in Hong Kong is substantial.'

Lawyers

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.

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Mairéad Rattigan SC

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John Scott SC

 'The advocacy of John is extremely smooth, forceful and effective. He is particularly good at reducing his written submissions into succinct oral submissions at court, focusing on his answers to the legal question in dispute.'

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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Frances Irving

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Kerby Lau

'Kerby is one of the most meticulous and strategic barrister. He spots and plans carefully not only on his own case, but what the other side is planning, his submission, both written and oral, is extremely good and well received by judges, and he will think of all tactics, including some summary judgment to save time.'

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Justin Lam

 ‘Justin has solid legal skill and his work is top quality. He has a sharp mind to identify issues even in difficult and complex cases.’

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Jacqueline Law