Adrian has a broad civil practice, with an emphasis on commercial, regulatory and private client litigation. He has appeared in various levels of the Hong Kong courts (including the Court of Final Appeal) and other specialist tribunals. He is recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2026) directory as a leading junior of the Hong Kong Bar for commercial disputes, having been described as a “meticulous junior counsel” with “top notch” research capabilities, who “can articulate complicated arguments effectively” and come up with “a strategy to achieve clients’ commercial objectives”.
Besides his litigation practice, Adrian is developing an international arbitration practice. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Tribunal Secretary accredited by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
Competition Commission v Midland Realty International Ltd & Ors (CTEA 3/2023): defending a leading real estate agency in enforcement proceedings for alleged price-fixing (led by Norman Nip S.C. and with Catrina Lam)
Liao Chen Toh v Loyal International Enterprises Co Ltd & Ors (HCA 2302/2014): multi-jurisdictional dispute over substantial family business in chemical manufacturing involving claims based on trust/nominee shareholding and cross-claims for breach of fiduciary duties (led by Ambrose Ho S.C. and with Lau Ka Kin)
Re Hongfan International Limited [2026] HKCFI 4202: application to revive dissolved company with substantial contractual claims on the Mainland
Techteryx Ltd v Crossbridge Capital Asia Pte Ltd & Ors [2025] HKCFI 665: stay of beneficiary derivative claim for alleged breach of investment advisory agreement containing a SIAC arbitration clause by a non-signatory in the context of an international cryptocurrency dispute (led by Norman Nip S.C.)
Kot See For v Au Yeung Ho Sum & Ors (HCA 2208/2019): defending action to recover funds allegedly misappropriated pursuant to a massive ‘London gold’ investment fraud involving hundreds of millions of dollars (ongoing)
OTHER NOTABLE CASES
Arbitration & Related Proceedings
A v R [2026] HKCFI 3915: application to vary Mareva injunction in aid of LCIA arbitration over an international shipping dispute
AAPC Hotel Services Ltd & Anor v 成都棕榈泉联英置业有限公司 & Ors (HCCT 191/2025): resisting application for interim injunctions in aid of CIETAC and HKIAC arbitrations in relation to disputes between the ‘Fairmont’ hospitality group and owners of a luxury hotel property on the Mainland (with Clark Wang)
Baosteel Engineering & Technology Group Co Ltd v Xinyang Maojian Group Ltd [2022] HKCFI 2343: resisting enforcement of arbitral award relating to contractual dispute over construction project on the Mainland
Lo Ngar Mi v Man Shu Kwan (HCCT 3/2022): oral examination of judgment debtor to facilitate enforcement of SCIA arbitral award (with Lau Ka Kin)
Wen Yuzhou & Ors v Man Shu Kwan [2021] HKCFI 2510: application for and extension of worldwide Mareva injunction in aid of SCIA arbitration proceedings in Shenzhen relating to dispute over refund of purchase monies for Mainland properties
Acted as counsel in a HKIAC arbitration involving a USD45 million claim for breach of software licensing agreements, copyright infringement, fraud/deceit and unfair competition
Acting as tribunal secretary in a HKIAC arbitration involving a USD50 million counterclaim for breaches of cryptocurrency finance and security agreements
Commercial & Banking
China Huarong Macau (HK) Investment Holdings Ltd v Li Hongli (HCA 635/2025): application to set aside service out of claim based on guarantee of outstanding loans with interest totaling around USD200 million
Mei-King Engineering v Prizemart Ltd [2024] HKCFI 2428: defending claim for payment instalments for delivery and installation of nut powder production lines
Bel International Logistics Ltd v CTS International Logistics Corporation (HK) Ltd [2023] HKCFI 3000: trial of dispute between air freight forwarders over paid and unpaid invoices (with Isaac Chan)
Base Media Technology Group Ltd v Cedarwood VFX & Animation Holding (Singapore) Pte Ltd & Ors (HCA 852/2023): resisting application for interim injunction restraining receivers from realising borrower's assets
Converge Design and Construction Co Ltd v Mount Kelly International Ltd [2020] HKCFI 2433 (evidence), [2021] HKCFI 1591 (trial), [2021] HKCFI 1908 (interest): dispute over outstanding sums due under renovation contracts (with Desmond Leung)
Regulatory & Public Law
China Wood Optimization (Holding) Ltd v The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd [2023] HKCFI 1000: application for leave for judicial review against Stock Exchange's decision to delist trading of listed company's shares (led by Norman Nip S.C.)
Competition Commission v Kam Kwong Engineering Co Ltd & Ors [2020] 4 HKLRD 61, [2020] 5 HKC 470: representing the Commission in landmark case where the Tribunal adopted the Kam Kwong procedure (led by Victor Dawes S.C. and with Isaac Chan)
Defending authorised insurer in proceedings before the Insurance Appeals Tribunal against Insurance Authority's disciplinary action to impose public reprimand and substantial pecuniary penalty (led by Ambrose Ho S.C. and with Isaac Chan)
Private Client
Ng Siu Nim Rick v Sin Kit Sang Nicholas & Anor (HCA 3/2025): setting aside enduring power of attorney for forgery and undue influence
In the Matter of NKS (HCMH 31/2022): representing next of kin of mentally incapacitated person to oppose applications for intervention and discharge of committee appointed under Part II Mental Health Ordinance
Tam Miu Chi (in her capacity as the Executrix of the Estate of Ho Hiu Kwing) v Ho Man Che Peter (HCA 1309/2021): defending action claiming life interests in shares held on trust for the deceased (led by Edward Chan S.C.)
Ho Man Che Peter v Tam Miu Chi (HCAP 1/2021): probate action to propound will of the late founder of a chain of restaurants (led by Edward Chan S.C.)
Advising on application for approval of settlement involving minor's interest to a deceased's estate (with Horace Wong S.C.)
Employment & Insurance
Fong Chak Kwan v Employees Compensation Assistance Fund Board & Ors (2022) 25 HKCFAR 135, [2022] 5 HKC 426: leading case on jurisdictional gateways for service-out and interpretation of tort gateway (led by Horace Wong S.C. and with Clark Wang)
Tse Fuk Ping v Tse Fuk Tong and Chan Yiu Tong formerly trading as Fat Kee Company & Anor [2025] HKDC 1519: representing Employees Compensation Assistance Fund Board (“Fund Board”) in assessment of damages in personal injuries claim
UPFitness Ltd v Daniel Dubois (HCA 1531/2020): resisting interim injunction enforcing restrictive covenants under an employment contract
Hui Kin Hung v Cheer Prospect Services Ltd & Ors (DCEC 781/2020): representing Fund Board in trial of claim for employees’ compensation where both liability and quantum are disputed
Wong Ka Yick v AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd (HCA 421/2017): dispute involving breach of contract and misrepresentations in relation to setup and operation of a 'general agency' model (led by Norman Nip S.C.)
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Re Centre Rise Trading Ltd [2024] HKCFI 2315: application to revive dissolved company with substantial assets based on the Mainland
Joint and Several Trustees in Bankruptcy of the Property of Yeung Chun Wai Anthony v Yannie Investment Ltd (HCA 1644/2022): defending against bankruptcy trustees' claims over beneficial interest in residential property (led by Norman Nip S.C.)
The Joint and Several Trustees of the Property of Yeung Wing Sing v Yeung Wing Sing [2021] HKCFI 2018: application to set aside transaction at undervalue under s. 49 Bankruptcy Ordinance (with Norman Nip)
Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery
Tong Xin v Great Bay Securities Ltd & Ors (HCA 482/2024): action for breach of contract and conversion against brokerage firm for unauthorised disposal of listed shares worth over HK$95 million (with Alexsander Wong)
Z v BEA & Ors (HCMP 1656/2022): applications for gagging/anonymity orders and Norwich Pharmacal relief to trace monies totaling around HK$400 million misappropriated by phone scam (with Isaac Chan)
Man Shu Fai v Man Shu Kwan (HCA 1662/2021): setting aside default judgment for alleged loan sum and charging orders obtained by fraud
NongHyup Bank v Universe Income Builder Fund Series VI LLC & Ors [2021] HKCFI 107 (proprietary injunction), [2021] HKCFI 3519 (interpleader): action for breaches of trust/contract and conspiracy arising from fraudulent investment scheme for gold trading worth over USD30 million (with Roger Phang)
Company & Shareholders Disputes
Lam Shu Chung v Hyperlink International Real Estate Development Company Ltd (HCMP 303/2023): application for orders for delivery of share certificates and calling of annual general meetings under ss. 145 and 610 Companies Ordinance
Rayben Technologies (HK) Ltd v Lam Wai Kin Raymond (HCA 1775/2022): action against ex-director and beneficial owner for breach of duties, debts and economic torts
Lui Lai Yan v Nova Entertainment Ltd & Ors (HCA 1286/2022): interlocutory proprietary and prohibitory injunctions restraining disposal of company's share transferred by fraud and dissipation of company's assets (led by Norman Nip S.C.)
Tristar Fashion Ltd v Christian Hirth (HCA 2752/2017): defending ex-Managing Director of garment trading company against action for breaches of fiduciary duties and duty of confidentiality
Yuen Chun Max v Chong Man Yuk & Anor (HCA 1740/2015): trial of business dispute over chain of medical practices held through corporate structure (led by Victor Dawes S.C. and with Michael Lok)
Land & Tenancy
Kafayat Khan (trading as “Oriental Rugs”) v Au-Yeung Lun & Ors (HCA 522/2023): claim against bailiffs and landlord for wrongful distress for rent in arrears
Zeta Estates Ltd v Prime Gate Ltd & Anor (HCA 71/2023): resisting summary judgment and interim payment applications for mesne profits and other outgoings in relation to lease of commercial premises
Cheung Kei Center Ltd v Mount Kelly International Ltd (HCA 1383/2019 & HCA 1668/2019): defending claim in relation to early termination of commercial lease
Tang Ling Choa Tso (with Tang Ho Fai Allan, Tang Kwok Kuen, Tang Ying Kim Kenn and Tang Ching Cheung Carol as the Managers) v 鄧盛炳 & Anor (HCA 222/2018): defending against claim for vacant possession of land, injunction and mesne profits
LECTURES AND SEMINARS
Essentials of Common Law Lecture Series at Peking University (May 2026) on the topic of “Oral and Written Submissions” (with Horace Wong S.C. and Roger Phang)
International Commercial Mediation Course at the University of International Business and Economics (Autumn 2024) on the topic of “Tomlin Orders: Enforcement of Settlement Agreements” (with Norman Nip S.C.)
“Breaking Down Boundaries: Unlocking Jurisdictional Complexities and Deciphering Enforcement Dilemmas in International Arbitration” (June 2024), joint seminar with Holman Fenwick Willan supported by the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (with Horace Wong S.C.)
Call: 2019
English, Cantonese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Tribunal Secretary accredited by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
Part-time lecturer (Equity & Trusts), University of Hong Kong (2026-)
EDUCATION
LLB, University of Hong Kong
PCLL, University of Hong Kong
LLM (Distinction), London School of Economics
LLM (First Class), Magdalene College, Cambridge
SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
Middle Temple Advocacy Scholarship
Magdalene College Bundy Scholarship
Magdalene College Prize for Law
Haldanes Criminal Law Moot Cup
HKU Worldwide Exchange Scholarship to Cornell Law School
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