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Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘is well-known for its commercial dispute resolution practice’, and its ’barristers are highly sought after’. Head of chambers Denis Chang SC ‘is one of the most well-known and experienced barristers in Hong Kong’, with particular expertise in commercial real estate investment-related disputes. Of recent note, he acted for the claimant in the case of Leading Well Ltd v Secretary For Justice, which concerns Hong Kong’s first case addressing the question of the definition of an express grant of an easement. Turning to the set’s juniors, ‘exceptional lawyer’ Simon Wong is especially skilled in shareholder, banking, and contractual disputes, and he represented one of the defendants in China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd & Others v Zhang Caikui & Others, a case concerning a claim by a listed company against former directors with allegations of breach of duties, as well as unlawful means conspiracy. Jeffrey Tam, whose ‘eye for detail is extraordinary’, has a notable focus on shareholder-related disputes, as well as securities and finance cases. Richard Yip has a broad civil law practice that encompasses cases surrounding company and commercial litigation, in addition to directors’ duties.
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  • 'Denis Chang’s Chambers is well-known for its commercial dispute resolution practice. Their barristers are highly sought after, with appearances in many landmark cases.'
  • 'Denis Chang’s Chambers has barristers specialising in all key practice areas in Hong Kong.'
  • 'Barristers at Denis Chang’s Chambers advise on and represent clients in numerous landmark cases. It is clear that they can handle complex and sophisticated matters.'
  • 'Denis Chang’s Chambers is highly regarded for its depth of talent across multiple practice areas. The set boasts strong expertise in administrative and public law, commercial disputes, and family matters, with counsel at all levels offering high-quality advocacy. Members are known for their intellectual rigour, collaborative approach, and accessibility.'
  • 'Denis Chang's Chambers is recognised as one of the most highly acclaimed set. In recent years, it has built up a group of senior juniors who are very successful in their practice.'
  • 'Overall, the quality of Denis Chang's Chambers is very good. Denis Chang's Chambers is a good incubator set and it is a traditional barristers' chambers in the sense that every barrister is allowed to run his or her own practice independently without any interference or office politics.'

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Leading Juniors

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Thomas WK Wong
'Thomas is meticulous, versatile, and knowledgeable in many areas of the law. He is one of the very few barristers in Hong Kong who is dual qualified in the Hong Kong and English Bar, and he has also conducted cases in the BVI.'

Rising stars

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