Temple Chambers is praised as ‘the best set in Hong Kong in family law and private client disputes‘ and it houses experts in matrimonial and family law matters, from junior to silk. Matrimonial finance specialists Deepak Nagpal KC - a silk in England and a co-tenant with 1 King's Bench Walk - and Putonghua speaker Bernard Man SC are notable silks. At the junior level, Bonnie Cheng is strong in ancillary relief disputes, as well as representing parties in children, mental health, and contentious probate cases. Cheng acted in the case of Choo Pin, Tan Cheng Gay & Tan Yok Koon v Tan Choo Suan & Ng Giok Oh, which concerned contentious probate proceedings regrading the validity of two wills. Theresa Chow stands out for her demonstrable experience across a wide range of family and private client matters, including divorce and children-related disputes, mental health committee and enduring power of attorney cases, and probate issues.
Family and private client in Hong Kong Bar
Temple Chambers
Testimonials
‘Temple Chambers is the top barristers’ set in Hong Kong.’
‘All members of the chambers are leaders in the legal industry.’
‘Temple Chambers are the top set comprising of very capable barristers in Hong Kong.’
‘Temple Chambers is the leader in the market.’
‘The set is the best set in Hong Kong in family law and private client disputes. There is no difficulty in finding suitable barristers from the set.’
‘The set has many competent junior barristers to choose from.’
‘Temple Chambers undisputedly has the most quality and depth at all levels.’
‘Temple Chambers have an excellent set of counsel, covering different levels of seniority. Counsel from Temple Chambers consistently deliver top-level quality work.’
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Des Voeux Chambers
Des Voeux Chambers has demonstrable expertise in family law mandates, especially cases involving multi-jurisdictional elements. Kerby Lau is a strong member of the set with experience in cases concerning contentious probate, wills, estates, and trusts. Notably, Lau acted for one of the plaintiffs in a case regarding the administration and division of Henry Fok's estate. Jacqueline Law is also another key member of the set.
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‘The counsel at Des Voeux Chambers are all-rounded and elites in the legal field.’
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Pantheon Chambers
Pantheon Chambers has an active family law team that is home to Azan Marwah, who joined the set in January 2023 from Resolution Chambers. His practice focuses on public law and family litigation, including cases regarding child custody, adoption and wardship, ancillary relief, inheritance and probate, and international child abduction. In RM v AY, Marwah acted for the claimant in successfully annulling her forced marriage on the grounds of duress, the first case of its kind in Hong Kong. Shaphan Marwah also has a notable family law practice, covering matrimonial finance matters, children-related disputes, and issues concerning the Hague Convention. He also appears regularly before the High Court and District Court in high-value financial remedy cases. Ronald Pang has a growing practice with expertise in handling high-net-worth family assets.
Testimonials
‘The members of Pantheon Chambers give prompt responses and are helpful.’
‘Counsel at Pantheon Chambers are all highly diligent and experienced in different landmark cases in this area.’
‘Their understanding of the law, combined with creative mindsets and strong advocacy skills, are always able to act in the best interests of clients.’
‘The barristers at Pantheon Chambers will continue to succeed in this field in the near future.’
‘It is evident that the barristers at Pantheon Chambers hold a prominent position among junior sets in Hong Kong. Their advocacy skills and written submissions are of a first-class level.’
Parkside Chambers
Parkside Chambers boasts a range of family and private client law barristers who have significant expertise across a variety of mandates, including matrimonial litigation, financial disputes, and children-related cases. Johnathan Ah-Weng has substantial experience handling cases involving trusts, probate, and matrimonial disputes, and Robin Egerton is a specialist in family law with a particular focus on children and finance matters, as well as cases regarding the Hague Convention. The set also houses Jeffrey Li, who is skilled in children and matrimonial finance work. Li acted for the respondent wife in SBE-S v HKL, a case regarding the successful reinstatement of spousal maintenance following the discovery of the petitioner’s business in Canada.
Testimonials
‘Parkside Chambers is a well-regarded chambers. There are a number of counsel who are experienced in family.’
‘The set has very good barristers practising family law.’
‘Parkside Chambers is a reputable chambers with good barristers that you can trust.’
‘There is a good family law team of barristers at Parkside Chambers and they are increasingly making it known they are accessible to solicitors.’