Justin Ho > Temple Chambers > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Temple Chambers
16/F ONE PACIFIC PLACE
88 QUEENSWAY
HONG KONG
Hong Kong

Position

Justin has developed a broad practice across the full spectrum of civil and commercial disputes (including arbitration-related and professional negligence disputes) with an emphasis on company and insolvency, trusts and probate as well as property litigation. He has a particular interest in multi-jurisdictional disputes and matters with a cross-border element, and has advised on and appeared in a number of such cases. He has also had exposure to public law, including judicial review and constitutional matters.

Justin regularly appears as an advocate (either in his own right or as a led junior) in the District Court, Court of First Instance, the Court of Appeal and the Court of Final Appeal. He also has experience appearing in other statutory tribunals. He is a CEDR accredited mediator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He also regularly appears in arbitrations as counsel, and accepts appointments to act as arbitrator.

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Career

Justin Ho commenced full practice in 2013 after completing his pupillage with Mr Ashley Burns SC, Mr Bernard Man (now Bernard Man SC), Mr Jose-Antonio Maurellet (now Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC), Mr Abraham Chan (now Abraham Chan SC) and Mr Derek Chan (now Derek Chan SC).

In 2021, Justin served as a Judicial Associate in the Court of Appeal of Hong Kong.

Education

Justin completed his JD degree at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, ranking first overall in his class and receiving prizes for best performance in Company Law as well as in Equity and Trusts. He subsequently obtained his Bachelor of Civil Law degree with Distinction at the University of Oxford, and a further Master of Laws degree at Harvard Law School.

Lawyer Rankings

Hong Kong Bar > Commercial disputes

(Leading Juniors)

Justin HoTemple Chambers ‘Justin is a standout junior in the crowded field of commercial litigation. His technical ability, knowledge of the law, dedication to each case, and fluent advocacy are qualities which mark him out as a first-rate junior. ‘