Construction and property

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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Calvin Cheuk

Des Voeux Chambers

Calvin was very responsive and able to distil issues quickly. He was also able to effectively advocate in Mandarin Chinese.

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Julian Cohen

Resolution Chambers

 

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Thomas Lee

Rede Chambers

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Andrew Mak

Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers

‘Andrew is capable of dealing with highly complex and factual and legal issues, with an exceptional ability to distil and apply complicated legal principles to the detailed facts of a particular case. He is a trial advocate with highly effective cross- examination skills. He has enormous skills and knowledge in both trial and appellate advocacy.’

1

Gary Soo

Gary Soo’s Chambers

‘Good individual strengths and qualities on areas of construction related arbitration.’

2

Calvin Law

Cornerstone Chambers

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Jeffrey Tam

Denis Chang’s Chambers

 ‘Jeffrey is also very good with the client and is a person easy to work with.’

2

Jonathan Chan

Des Voeux Chambers

‘Jonathan is a very hardworking junior.He is always eager to provide his view on any issues which come up.  Jonathan is also very good at spotting potential issues which instructing solicitors may wish to flag and advise the lay client, which is particularly helpful.’

2

Harrison Cheung

Pantheon Chambers

‘Harrison is both an engineer and a barrister and his dual qualification is an added advantage to his construction practice. His overall advocacy is good.’

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Matthew Cheung

Cornerstone Chambers

‘Matthew is a very detailed and organised barrister. He is attentive to details, and is well familiar with the relevant laws. This is something crucial for commercial disputes cases and instructing solicitors are comfortable to instruct him and rely on his advice. For advocacy, he is able to deliver his arguments succinctly and accurately without long-winded submissions which blur the focus. This is something unique for him.’

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Tommy Cheung

Des Voeux Chambers

‘He is an outstanding barrister with a level of competence well beyond his years of call. His profound knowledge in the law, strong commercial sense and effective advocacy have been proven to be invaluable and strategically beneficial.’

2

Francis Chung

Rede Chambers

‘Francis is an exceptionally knowledgeable, competitive, and capable counsel. His proficiency in legal work is commendable.’

2

Solomon Lam

Cornerstone Chambers

‘Solomon’s extensive background in construction engineering and his deep understanding of complex construction disputes have earned him a reputation in this specialized field. He approaches each case with great effort, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.’

2

Kaiser Leung

Des Voeux Chambers

Very hard working and good attention to technical problems. Excelled all round barrister.’

2

James Niehorster

Pacific Chambers

 

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Ronald Pang

Pantheon Chambers

‘Ronald is very efficient and responsible. His advocacy is succinct and persuasive. He is always well prepared for hearing. His written submissions are well structured.'

2

Philip Rompotis

Prince's Chambers

‘Phillip is A-class and one of the very best advocates in construction arbitration in Hong Kong. He is a trusted adviser.’

2

Carol Wong

Sir Oswald Cheung's Chambers

‘She has demonstrated a high standard of quality, lay clients are satisfied.’