Described as a ‘leading force in judicial review litigation’, Denis Chang’s Chambers is a port of call for public law-related matters encompassing immigration, public administration, and regulatory issues. Senior barrister Hectar Pun SC is a frequent operator in high-profile constitutional matters, acting in the recent Sham Tsz Kit v Secretary of Justice litigation on the recognition of same-sex partnerships. Other notable practitioners in the set including the ’incredibly bright and hardworking’ Andrew Christopher Lau, who is active in matters that reach the Court of Appeal. In addition, Isabel Tam's diverse workload includes matters involving recognition of rights of guardianship through to commercial judicial reviews.
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- 'Denis Chang Chambers is a leading force in judicial review litigation. Their deep understanding of constitutional law principles, coupled with their strategic approach to litigation, makes them the chambers to go to when challenging government decisions.'
- 'Denis Chang's Chambers is a leading set of barristers in Hong Kong, with a wide pool of talent across various practice areas. The members of chambers are renowned for their expertise, professionalism and innovation in the law.'
- 'Denis Chang Chambers is a high tech state of the art modern chambers that combines technology with traditional legal practice.'
- 'Denis Chang's Chambers is a leading set in constitutional and administrative law. Members of this set are involved in virtually every single important public law case. '
- 'A strong set for public law cases.'
Lawyers
Leading silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
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.
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
