Leading Silks

Jeremy Bartlett SCPrince'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.'
Denis Chang SCDenis 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.’
Victor Dawes SCTemple Chambers 'Victor is one of the top barristers in Hong Kong on commercial and companies litigation and arbitration. He is very client-friendly, easy to be approached, pragmatic and solution-oriented.'
Charles Hollander KCTemple Chambers 'Pure class - a vastly experienced, nimble advocate with excellent technical skills and instincts.'
Victor Joffe SCTemple Chambers ‘Excellent knowledge, what he doesn't know about shareholders disputes is not worth knowing about. He has excellent communication skills and is very approachable. Highly recommended for difficult commercial cases.'
Bernard Man SCTemple Chambers ‘Bernard is in a league of his own. He is widely regarded as one of the best advocates and astute legal minds in the Hong Kong Bar.’
Charles Manzoni SCTemple Chambers ‘Charlie commands the respect of the Hong Kong judiciary. He is an excellent advocate, and able to forcefully push points in a measured and polite way that few other counsel would be able to achieve.'
Abraham Chan SCTemple Chambers 'Abraham has excellent advocacy skills. He is a formidable advocate who fights for clients' interests unreservedly. He is easy to work with and responsive. He has lots to offer on litigation strategy.' 
Jonathan Chang SCTemple Chambers 'Jonathan is an excellent advocate and cross-examiner. He is able to get to the core of complex issues and present complicated facts in a simple and persuasive way. His advice on strategy is commercial and practical.'
Ambrose Ho SCRede Chambers 'Ambrose has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the law, coupled with an exceptional ability to apply it in varied contexts. His analytical skills are top-notch, allowing him to uncover nuanced legal points that often prove pivotal in our cases. Moreover, his articulate and clear communication ensures that all stakeholders, regardless of their legal expertise, understand the complexities of our issues and the strategies he proposes.'
Norman Nip SCRede Chambers ‘Norman is a star and a go-to commercial silk.’
Alexander Stock SCTemple Chambers ‘Alex is a top notch advocate in Hong Kong and commands a lot of respect in court.  He is very good at anticipating potential questions from the court, and a very safe pair of hands when it comes to complex commercial litigation matters.’
Mark Strachan SCParkside Chambers 'Extremely thorough and detailed, will know every single document in detail and every fact inside and out, and his advocacy is a joy to behold.'
William Wong SC – Des Voeux Chambers ‘Great advocacy and tactics.’  
Anson Wong SCDes Voeux Chambers 'Anson is truly intelligent and cuts through legal issues with ease. He is commercially astute.  He is very responsive and efficient, which is invaluable in a fast-paced legal environment. Beyond his legal expertise, Anson is a pleasure to work with and you always want him on your side.'
Nigel Kat SCParkside Chambers ‘Nigel’s key strength is his trial advocacy, and he is well-known for being a formidable cross-examiner. He has a strong record of successfully defending claims against lawyers. Nigel brings very considerable trial experience, with a strong dose of realism – he is refreshingly frank in his views.’
Richard Khaw SC – Temple Chambers 'Richard has strong commercial sense and good instinct. He's able to distill complicated factual issues into elegant arguments and present the same in a manner that is easily understood. His ability to converse with clients in Mandarin is a particular asset.'
Laurence Li SCTemple Chambers 'Laurence's advocacy is simply excellent as he is very clear, persuasive and he can lead one though a very complex case but he has the knack of making everything very digestible and easy to understand. He will then zone in on his arguments and he will be very persuasive.'
Eva Sit SCTemple Chambers 'Technically very strong; skilled court room advocate; hard working, user friendly, responsive and robust.'
Jenkin Suen SCDes Voeux Chambers 'Jenkin is approachable and highly responsive. He is also open to discussions and receptive to ideas.'  

2023 Silks

Anthony Chan SC – Temple Chambers ‘Anthony is an excellent and highly popular barrister. He commands the respect of the court and his opponents with his unfailing courtesy and his judgement. He is quite simply a class act.’

2024 Silks

Queenie Lau SC  - Temple Chambers  'Queenie is first rate. She is intelligent, responsive and distills issues readily. She is great to work with and has good client management skills. She is eloquent and ready to listen to the views of others. 
Frances Lok SC  - Des Voeux Chambers  'Frances is a very effective barrister, both in writing and as an advocate. She is fantastically well prepared. She is also amazingly user-friendly.'

Leading Juniors

Edward AlderPrince'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.'
Toby Brown  – Parkside Chambers ‘User-friendly, gets to the point, very responsive and presents well to the judiciary.’
Bonnie ChengTemple Chambers ‘Bonnie is one of the most sought-after junior counsel.  She is absolutely top-notch when it comes to handling difficult and complex cases. Her work is second to none, and is consistently of the highest standard. She is effective, thorough and articulate, both in oral and written presentation. She has great rapport with the court, which marks her as a perfect choice for junior counsel.’
Earl DengDenis 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.’
Sebastian HughesPrince'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.’
John HuiDes Voeux Chambers ‘John takes a macro view of the case and take a holistic approach to the strategy of the case. A safe and steady counsel. He has a good sense of what the court looks for in any particular application. Easy to work with.’
Catrina LamDes Voeux Chambers 'Catrina is highly experienced advocate who is in tune with the needs of commercial parties and very user friendly.'
Connie LeeDes Voeux ChambersConnie is smart and commercial. She is the most responsive counsel I have ever seen. She has excellent advocacy skills. She can always provide practical advice within a tight timeline.’
Thomas LeeRede Chambers 'Great advocacy skills, well-structured arguments, well prepared.'
Vincent LungParkside ChambersVincent is highly astute, very commercial and willing to invest his time to understand the client’s need. He is able to explain complex issues in a simple way to focus the bench on the main issue.’
Tim Parker  – Temple Chambers ‘He is intellectually outstanding: he is a superb lawyer and tactically smart beyond his years. He produces beautifully drafted documents, and excellent legal research, and he’s an absolute delight to work with. A total star.’
Phillip RompotisPrince'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.’
Clark WangRede Chambers 'Clark has always been capable and helpful as a junior. He is able to provide comprehensive and detailed analysis both in law and on the facts.'
Richard YipDenis Chang’s Chambers ‘It is only fair to say he is one of the top senior juniors - he is senior counsel material.’
Elizabeth CheungTemple ChambersElizabeth is extremely detail orientated. Whether she is leading a junior or being led by a senior counsel, Elizabeth will review all the papers which are put before her. This makes her an excellent advocate and very good on her feet when she is before the judge.’
Val ChowTemple Chambers ‘Val is one of the brightest and best advocates – he is highly intelligent, extremely knowledgeable, responsive and is on top of all aspects of client matters. He has a reputation among many as the brightest and the go-to for almost any legal question.’
Justin HoTemple Chambers 'Justin is hardworking and you can tell from his confidence in court that he is always fully prepared. This makes him a reliable advocate who never dodges any difficult questions from the bench.'
Martin HoTemple Chambers 'Martin is extremely diligent and knowledgeable. He is highly responsive and is very easy with work with.'
Lavesh KirpalaniPrince's Chambers ‘Lavesh is smart and helpful.  His advocacy is one of the best amongst the juniors at his seniority.’
Tony Ko – Plowman Chambers ‘Tony’s advocacy skills are nothing short of exceptional, setting him apart as a true master of his craft. When presenting his arguments, he possesses a unique ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear and concise statements, ensuring that his message resonates powerfully with judges, juries, and opposing counsel alike. His delivery is marked by a perfect balance of confidence, persuasiveness, and professionalism. His attention to detail is unparalleled, allowing him to anticipate and address counterarguments with ease.’
Eugene KwokPrince'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.'
Jacky Lam – Plowman Chambers 'Exceptionally knowledgeable in legal procedures, sound legal advice and compelling arguments. He is particularly skilled at presenting cases persuasively, cross examining witnesses effectively and is able to deliver impactful arguments.'
Kenneth LamJason Pow SC’s Chambers 'Kenneth is a dedicated barrister. He has excellent client management and a robust foundation in his knowledge of the law, which are unfailingly demonstrated in his consistently prompt, articulate and effective responses to client and the legal team. He also has a quick turnaround time for paperwork despite time constraints. He often backs his practical advice and observation for the case with realistic expectation management when addressing client's queries and concern.'  
Kerby LauDes Voeux Chambers ‘Very astute and quick to assimilate large quantities of information, insightful at getting to the heart of the issues; able to present his case, and difficult points of law or facts, in an engaging and comprehensible manner.’
Kevin Lee  – Prince's Chambers ‘Kevin is a great advocate. He is very quick on his feet.’
Tara LiaoDenis 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.'
James ManTemple Chambers 'James is a highly thoughtful advocate and gives serious consideration to lay-clients hopes for outcomes. He is prepared to argue cases across various merits bases in order to achieve the outcome. His advocacy skills are excellent and he is well able to persuade arbitrators of his views - even in circumstances where the legal position may be less than favorable.'
Jeffrey TamDenis 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. '
Thomas Wong  –Temple Chambers ‘Intelligent, perceptive and highly responsive.’
James WoodDenis Chang’s Chambers 'Knowledgeable, detailed, very up to date with legal developments and case law.'
Colin Wright – Gilt Chambers ‘Unflappable, diligent, experienced and clever counsel who is an extremely safe pair of hands. Good in court and has the ear of the judges.’
Jason YuDes Voeux Chambers ‘Jason is a smart, strategic barrister, who is responsive and approachable. His advocacy is sharp and measured at the same time. A very strong member of Hong Kong’s Bar.’
Astina Au – Temple Chambers ‘Astina is responsive and diligent, yet practical. She has rich experience in both simple and complex cases. She delivers quality advice and advocacy at reasonable rates. She is my go-to senior junior barrister.’
Jeffrey ChauParkside Chambers ‘His strengths are a very high degree of analytical skill as a lawyer on complex cases, a high interest in the law and a rarely-matched assiduousness.’
Justin IsmailRede Chambers ‘Justin is hardworking and a fine advocate. His written and oral submissions and legal opinions are thorough, concise, focused, persuasive and forceful. He has an excellent command of the facts and the law. He is a firm but courteous advocate and opponent.’
Martin Kok – Des Voeux Chambers 'Top notch junior barrister. Highly sought after. Excellent and easy to work with.'
Benjamin Lam – Parkside Chambers 'Benjamin is extremely user-friendly and commercially sensible. Despite facing complex factual patterns, his ability to locate the underlying interests of the parties is impressive and exceptional. Benjamin also enjoys a good reputation of his client care skill, which always allow clients to achieve their commercial objective.'
K.K LauRede Chambers ‘KK is exceptionally smart, very well organised and a pleasure to work with. He is very in demand these days for good reason.’
Deanna Law – Parkside Chambers  'A very compelling and measured advocate who always fights hard for her clients. Detail focused and able to bring clarity to highly complex and difficult issues. A true team player who is very easy to work with and instils confidence in clients.'
Michael Lok  - Des Voeux Chambers  'Michael is expectedly strong in technical skills. He is a confident and effective advocate. He is great at guiding the court through complex legal and factual issues in his written and oral submissions. In addition, he has a sensitive commercial mindset enabling him to truly understand the commercial objectives of the client.'
Andrew MakSir Oswald Cheung's ChambersAndrew is consistently known for his careful and well-researched preparation and is a frequent advocate in cases involving novel and effective arguments. He is attentive for detail and experienced in the practice and procedure of litigation and arbitration, including arbitration involving Mainland parties. He has been highly remarked by judges of the court, for first instance trials and appeal matters.’
Ernest NgParkside Chambers ‘Very bright, hardworking and practical. The judges speak highly of his skills and advocacy.’
Ronald PangPantheon Chambers 'Ronald possesses a profound understanding of legal principles across various domains. His ability to dissect complex issues and provide innovative solutions is unparalleled.'
Roger PhangRede Chambers 'Roger is a very knowledgeable junior and able to dissect complex legal issues. He is also very responsive and user friendly and gives sound, practical advice. On his feet, Roger comes across as a confident and forceful advocate. He is well prepared and delivers well thought through arguments.'
Carol WongSir Oswald Cheung's Chambers 'Carol is particularly strong in sorting extremely complex commercial matters.  She is diligent in perusing enormous amounts of documents and is sharp in identifying the key issues and formulating effective advocating strategies.'
Cherry XuDes Voeux Chambers ‘Cherry is extremely responsive, efficient and hard-working in her high-quality work. In particular, as one of the relatively few HK barristers with native Mandarin capabilities both spoken and written, she is in a unique position to act for Mainland clients in cross-border arbitration and litigation cases.’
Anson Wong Yu YatDenis 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.’

Rising Stars

Tiffany Chan – Des Voeux Chambers 'Tiffany is diligent, hardworking, incredibly bright and very easy to work with. She is a joy for instructing solicitors.'
Jasmine Cheung – Des Voeux Chambers 'Jasmine stands out for her exceptional legal acumen and thorough understanding of a wide range of legal disciplines. Her adeptness in navigating intricate legal frameworks, especially in high-stakes environments, ensures that all procedural and substantive legal aspects are comprehensively addressed. Furthermore, her clear and concise drafting skills have consistently facilitated effective communication with the courts and all parties involved.'
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.'
Tommy Cheung – Des Voeux Chambers ‘Tommy is extremely efficient. His work demonstrates that he deeply understands the areas of law we are working on. At trial, he could always astutely respond to the questions raised by the Court. The submissions prepared by him are thorough and comprehensive. Equally, he understands very well the issues about costs.’ 
Peter Dong - Temple Chambers  ‘Peter is very strong technically and he gets the issues very quickly. He is sharp and quick-witted and is always able to provide timely advice when needed. Peter also tends to adopt a commercial mindset which is something that the clients appreciate as well.’
Jennifer Fan – Temple Chambers 'Meticulous, clear minded and confident.'
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.'
Danny Tang – Temple Chambers 'Incredibly incisive, offers strong legal analysis and submissions, and has a tremendous work ethic. Danny adds high value to cases, and is incredibly sought after in the market.  A true rising star.’
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.'
Howard Wong – Des Voeux Chambers 'Howard is quick and efficient. He is meticulous and focus not only on the legal but also factual aspects of the case. He is also effective and succinct in his advocacy.'

Commercial disputes in Hong Kong Bar

Des Voeux Chambers

Des Voeux Chambers is home to a number of ‘top notch barristers‘, who are widely described as ‘excellent and easy to work with.’ Insolvency is a particular strength for members of the set, with senior barristers José-Antonio Maurellet SC and Rachel Lam SC leading on a number of high value insolvency matters. At the junior end, Catrina Lam is acting in many complex commercial disputes, dealing with developments of law in a range of contract and company law matters. Connie Lee and Cherry Xu possess strength in liquidation matters. Lee successfully led in Yeung Man v. New Winning Finance Company Limited, handle a series of enforcement and recovery actions. Kerby Lau continues to broaden his practice, often acting unled in a range of complex commercial matters. Frances Lok SC took May 2024, recently leading in the matter of In re Shimao Group Holdings Limited acting for China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited.

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‘I have always been impressed by Des Voeux Chambers and most of the members I have instructed there. The Chief Clerk Elaine Chan is always a pleasure to deal with and is highly responsive.’

‘DVC is the leader. From the most junior barrister to experienced silks, they provide effective and commercial legal solutions and are overall extremely strong advocates.’

‘Highly respected Chambers with strength in depth at all levels’

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Temple Chambers

Temple Chambers continues to enjoy an established reputation at the commercial Bar in Hong Kong. At the most senior end, Charles Manzoni SC  – who is also a member of 39 Essex Chambers in London –  has a busy and varied practice, acting mainly in matters concerning international litigation, arbitration and mediation across a broad spectrum of commercial work, predominantly focused on construction and technology. Bernard Man SC, a fluent Putonghua speaker, possesses a wide commercial disputes practice. Abraham Chan SC is acting for multiple defendants in Real Estate Finance Fund v Alan Sun & Others a complex and large scale commercial and liquidator recovery action, and Alexander Stock SC’s practice includes arbitration, banking, company law, insurance, professional negligence (auditors, solicitors, banks, brokers) and shareholders disputes. Queenie Lau SC took silk in the 2024 round.

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‘Temple is the best – strongest resources to draw from, even if Senior Counsel is busy, the silks are able to pull in strong juniors to support.’

‘Outstanding and leading Chambers in Hong Kong, crammed full of exceptional talent and some of the finest legal minds in Hong Kong.’

‘Temple Chambers are highly regarded in Hong Kong.’

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Denis Chang’s Chambers

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.

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‘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.’

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Parkside Chambers

Parkside Chambers is home to a number of key barristers in the commercial disputes space, praised for providing clients with ‘firm and effective advocacy’. Exceptionally bright and client friendlyMark Strachan SC frequently engages in matters concerning fraud, acting for numerous corporations, financial institutions, banks and government bodies. Toby Brown is a key junior, acting in complex commercial disputes and holding particular expertise in recoveries in large scale frauds. Jeffrey Chau frequently acts complex litigations, appeals and arbitrations. Nigel Kat SC and Vincent Lung are also recommended.

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‘We instruct a variety of barristers at Parkside and find them all helpful and insightful.’

‘Parkside Chambers has a great team of barristers, all very approachable and experts in their own rights.’

‘Parkside Chambers places excellence and client satisfaction as their utmost priority. I have confidence in instructing members from this set which has decades of rich history in providing a wide range of comprehensive legal services. Their team consists of well-respected barristers whose outstanding track record and impeccable reputation have earned them a reputable standing in the legal field.’

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Prince's Chambers

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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‘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.’

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Rede Chambers

Rede Chambers are widely praised for being ‘very strong‘ in commercial disputes, housing a number of members who deal with complex financial matters. Horace Wong SC and Ambrose Ho SC are key members, Ho SC has a broad civil and commercial practice, recently acting in probate action and interlocutory injunction matters. Norman Nip SC continues to progress his practice, recently acting in a judicial review case concerning PRC real estate investment. At the junior level, Clark Wang has a broad commercial disputes practice, acting in cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings, focusing on contractual, company and investment disputes and family matters. Thomas Lee is well-regarded for dealing with varied and complex commercial disputes, both in the context of litigation and arbitration.

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‘A diverse group of individuals, each with their own strengths. Being a relatively new set, they understand the need to evolve in light of the changing society and climate. ‘

‘Rede is a new set but already proving it is a market leading set.’

‘Rede are a fantastic addition to the HK Bar landscape. They are entrepreneurial and progressive in their approach and obviously have a stable of fantastic counsel. A breath of fresh air.’

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Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers

Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers has a well-regarded presence at the commercial Bar of Hong Kong. Andrew Mak holds significant expertise in property and commercial litigation, and Albert Chan has a broad commercial practice, acting in litigation matters concerning property rights, shareholder and company disputes and employment.

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‘Although Sir Oswald’s Chambers is renowned for its Chancery practice in the area of land, trust and probate, some members also have practiced in commercial law including complex corporate disputes This is especially so in the case of the senior members of the Chambers who used to have junior members of the Chambers to act as their juniors.’

‘Sir Oswald Cheung’s Chambers is the oldest and well established civil and commercial set of chambers. Its members had been well known, having served chairperson of the Bar Association and also highly significant public service positions including members of the Court of Final Appeal or Legislative Council. A truly leading set.’

‘Sir Oswald Cheung’s Chambers is among the most reputable and resourceful pool of advocates in commercial and property litigation and arbitration, playing active part in Hong Kong and the region. The Chambers is evolving with the local legal market, calling for more use of information and communication technology in offering its services.’

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