Des Voeux Chambers remains a leading set in the area of construction and property. Members of the chambers are regularly instructed in a broad range of matters. Ian Pennicott SC is praised as ‘one of the best, if not the leading, construction counsel in Hong Kong’ and is notable for his expertise in construction litigation and arbitration – he continues to be an international member of elite London construction set Keating Chambers in addition. From the juniors, Kaiser Leung acts regularly in highly-complex infrastructure and construction disputes. Calvin Cheuk has similarly maintained his strong reputation in construction disputes; 2022 saw him undertake numerous challenging matters.
Construction and property in Hong Kong Bar
Des Voeux Chambers
Testimonials
‘Des Voeux has a group of young barristers who are keen and eager to impress in terms of the quality of their work. They are highly diligent and easy to work with.’
‘Des Voeux Chambers is certainly the leading set, providing a wide spectrum of construction-specialised counsel.’
‘Strong members in construction and property; undoubtedly the leading set in this area.’
Gary Soo’s Chambers
Gary Soo’s Chambers is a set with pedigree in the area of construction and property, known for ‘offering barristers of varying seniority specialising in the area of construction disputes’. Head of chambers Gary Soo is regularly instructed on complex construction arbitrations. He is currently working on an ongoing, high-value and complex dispute between a government authority and contractors. Elsewhere, Solomon Lam is acting as the trial counsel in the High Court for a subcontractor who is claiming outstanding fees.
Testimonials
‘Gary Soo’s Chambers offers barristers of varying seniority specialising in the area of construction disputes, providing a wide range of services.’
‘The chamber is a group of qualified barristers specialised in construction related litigation and other alternative dispute resolution work.’
‘Specialised on construction matters.’
‘A construction set.’
Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers
Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers enjoys status as ‘among the most reputable and resourceful pool of advocates in property litigation and arbitration’. 2022 saw Andrew Mak led Carol Wong in a case that consolidated seven actions part of a partnership dispute pertaining to developments in the New Territories land. The case is expected to have a profound impact on the rights of the indigenous villagers in the development of the area. Individually, they both maintain their impressive property practices.
Testimonials
‘One of the most reputable sets of chambers in Hong Kong.’
‘Sir Oswald Cheung’s Chambers is a well established set with strength in nearly all fields of civil practice. A particular strength of the set is property law.’
‘Among the most reputable and resourceful pool of advocates in property litigation and arbitration.’