Regulatory, Investigations And Crime

Parkside Chambers
Temple Chambers

Leading Silks

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Norman Nip SC – Rede Chambers ‘Norman is a highly sought after regulatory silk. He gives practical and thorough legal advice, is extremely eloquent on his feet and is well regarded by the court.  Norman is the go-to person in a complex regulatory and banking dispute.’
Wayne Walsh SC – Parkside Chambers ‘Wayne is undoubtedly one of the most respected experts in this field. With his experience in DoJ, including advisory roles in legal development and international collaborations, he has for many years been regarded as authoritative in his advice. It is for this reason he is engaged to provide expert opinions.’
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Abraham Chan SC – Temple Chambers 
Charlotte Draycott SC – Central Chambers 
Graham Harris SC – Liberty Chambers
John Reading SC – Pacific Chambers
Sara Tong SC – Temple Chambers ‘Sara is incredibly thorough, robust and reliable.  Her performance in the courtroom is second to none as she is most capable in any setting, against any opponent, and before any judge. She is the real deal when it comes to a barrister who has the perfect combination of intellectual horsepower and advocacy skills.’
Joseph Tse SC – Des Voeux Chambers
Horace Wong SC – Rede Chambers
Maggie Wong SC – Plowman Chambers
Selwyn Yu SC – Selwyn Yu SC’s Chambers 
Robert Pang SC – Bernacchi Chambers  ‘His persuasive written submissions are nothing short of masterful, it is a pleasure to see him articulating and navigating complex legal arguments with clear and compelling force. His examination of evidence without fail reflects an impressive understanding of both the law and delicate details of each case.’
Laurence Li SC – Temple Chambers ‘Laurence is the go-to barrister for SFC matters, in particular on insider dealing.  He has an encyclopedic knowledge coupled with a practical perspective on how to navigate difficult issues.  He is extremely user friendly – always makes himself available and is very approachable. ‘

2024 Silks

Benson Tsoi SC  - Parkside Chambers 'Benson is a highly intelligent and forceful lawyer. He has excellent forensic judgement and commands the respect of the bench and the Bar.'

Leading Juniors

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Joseph Lee – Des Voeux Chambers ‘Joseph has good oral advocacy skills which include clear articulation and the ability to think on his feet.'
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Jonathan Ah-Weng – Parkside Chambers ‘Johnathan is a very experienced trial counsel and criminal law practitioner. The way he addresses the court is impressive – always confident, measured and eloquent.  His written work is good and helpful.’
Isaac Chan – Rede Chambers ‘Isaac is one of the rare breed of barristers in Hong Kong that is very well versed in criminal and civil litigation.  Drawing from his expertise, he is often able to bring unique perspectives to his cases and is considered to be one of the Competition Regulator’s favourite senior juniors.’
Ryan Chan   – Suite 2703 Chambers
Francis Chung – Rede Chambers
Jacky Lam – Plowman Chambers ‘Jacky displays very strongly and confidently as an advocate. He is astute and meticulous. He is also thorough and dedicated as to his legal research. Jacky could also identify issues and offer sensible solutions. He is also very approachable to work with and works as a very responsible and reliable team player. ‘
Osmond Lam – Parkside Chambers ‘In court he stands out as an advocate. Well-prepared, bright and on the ball.’
Randy Shek – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘He is very good and flexible. And with his expertise now he is considered a reputable senior junior.’
Stephen Siu – Plowman Chambers ‘Stephen is highly client-focused, consistently offering practical insights and communicating complex ideas to lay clients with clarity. Stephen is always able to analyse and explain complex situations in a precise manner and devise efficacious strategies.’
Edward Tang – Suite 2703 Chambers ‘Edward is known as a very effective, smooth, and personable advocate. He is well regarded by judges.’
Brian Tsui  – Bernacchi Chambers ‘Brian demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents. His ability to research and analyze complex legal issues is remarkable. He is also highly skills in his court room advocacy as demonstrated by his persuasive argumentation and ability to respond to unexpected situations. He is also particularly skilled at cross-examination and witness preparation.’ 
Agnes Kwok  - Bernacchi Chambers  'Agnes' analytical skills are second to none, allowing her to quickly grasp the nuances of even the most complex cases. In terms of advocacy, Jane is truly outstanding.'

Rising Stars

Tony Chow – Suite 2703 Chambers
Andrew Christopher Lau – Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘Because of his hard work, Andrew exposes significant inconsistencies during the cross-examination of the other side's witnesses. He makes oral advocacy look effortless in a way that cannot happen without real industry and knowledge.’
Kelly Shum – Rede Chambers
Esmond Wong  - Bernacchi Chambers  'Esmond is strong for criminal cases and is able to grasp the key issues in a case quickly.  When making submissions in court, he can deliver arguments succinctly and to the point.'
Adrian T.Y. Wong – Rede Chambers 'Adrian is a meticulous junior counsel.  He can articulate complicated arguments effectively, both in writing and orally.  His research is in depth and comprehensive.  He adds value to every case we worked together. '
Ferrida Chan – Plowman Chambers 'Ferrida is intelligent, skilled and well-prepared. She is a very capable and reliable junior barrister.'

Regulatory, investigations and crime in Hong Kong Bar

Parkside Chambers

Noted as ‘particularly strong in white-collar crime’, Parkside Chambers‘ regulation and investigatory offering operates in highly valuable fraud, money laundering market abuse, and other misrepresentation cases. The set fields highly notable practitioners such as Wayne Walsh SC, a key port of call for high-profile matters such as Secretary for Justice v Shin Dong Ki, a case pertaining to an alleged tax evasion conspiracy in South Korea. Benson Tsoi SC took silk in 2024, and continues to operate in sophisticated mandates such as HKSAR v Chen Keen and Others, a highly lengthy case involving a conspiracy defraud during an acquisition of a highly valued company. In addition, Jonathan Ah-Weng continues to advise clients in complex commercial crime matters, such as the ongoing money laundering case of HKSAR v Pang Chi Sau Lan and Chu Siu Fai.

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‘Full serviced set, good depth ‘

‘Parkside Chambers is particularly strong in white-collar crime with Wayne Walsh SC.’

‘Parkside is a strong set with practitioners with all-round experience. It has both experienced civil and criminal practitioners.’

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Temple Chambers

Temple Chambers‘ substantial regulatory, investigations and crime practitioners includes Laurence Li SC, a leading expert in matters pertaining to financial regulation, evident in his activity in SFC v Calvin Choi, SFAT an appeal by an investment banker against an exclusion order by the Securities and Future Commission for sharing confidential matter. Additionally, senior barrister Sara Tong SC is a port of call for regulatory breaches in the commercial sector, such as in Securities & Futures Commission v. Hong Kong Resources Holdings Limited & Ors.

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‘Temple’s stable consistently delivers high quality counsel, from junior to senior.’

‘To me Temple Chambers are the leading set in Hong Kong.  They have a great bench of barristers who cover all disciplines and are easy to work with.’

‘Temple Chambers is the top civil set in Hong Kong alongside Des Voeux Chambers. It attracts very talented pupils and the quality of work from its members is of a very high standard.’

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