Administrative and public law

Leading Juniors
Rising stars

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.

Bonnie Cheng

Temple Chambers

‘Bonnie is an advocate of the first rank at and around her seniority. Whilst on her feet, she is calm and persuasive, and has the court's utmost respect. In her role as a junior, her written work is top class and always helpful. Her advice is succinct and constructive.’

Earl Deng

Denis Chang’s Chambers

'Earl is strong in thinking outside the box while being comprehensive in his legal research, and one can often rely on him for exhausting remedies for a client. He is a first-class public lawyer.'

Catrina Lam

Des Voeux Chambers

‘Outstanding analytical skills.'

Azan Marwah

Pantheon Chambers

‘Azan has very outstanding analytical skills, able to identify and breakdown the key components of complex legal problems quickly and accurately. He always articulate the oral arguments clearly and confidently.’

Ernest Ng

Parkside Chambers

‘Hardworking, thoughtful and enterprising but still very practical.’

Tim Parker

Temple Chambers

‘Strong knowledge of public law, able to see through the evidence and focus on key issues and top rate written advocacy.’

Jeffrey Tam

Denis Chang’s Chambers

‘Jeffery is the counsel who also takes care of client for you. He addresses every client’s concerns and anxieties. He also thinks very practically for a solution in public law or civil cases. His advocacy at court is also very straight to the point and puts forward forceful arguments.’

Anson Wong Yu Yat

Denis Chang’s Chambers

‘Anson is very good in his research. His turnaround time is very good and he thinks outside of the box.’

Isabel Tam

Denis Chang’s Chambers

‘Isabel is strong in analysis and research. She is particularly passionate about applicant-side judicial review - she offers practical and helpful advice in dealing with difficult situations.’

Joshua Baker

Prince's Chambers

Martin Ho

Temple Chambers

'When acting as junior counsel, Martin has excellent attention to details, is able to pick the fine issues up and prepares very good first draft written submissions.'

Andrew Christopher Lau

Denis Chang’s Chambers

‘Andrew is a very competent barrister. He not only has great legal analytical skills, but also a very good sense of the forensic/factual side of litigation, which is important for any type of litigation.’

Albert N. B. Wong

Bernacchi Chambers

‘Albert is a rising star in the administrative law field - his work is technical and performed to the highest standards. Albert has a very bright future.’

Au Lut Chi

Gilt Chambers

‘An impressive advocate, he has the ability to take a very quick grasp of complicated factual matrix and can advise promptly and practically. ‘

Ellen Pang

Des Voeux Chambers

Michael Lok

Des Voeux Chambers

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.