Wayne Walsh SC
'Wayne has unrivalled experience in the cross-border crime area in Hong Kong given his length of time at the top levels of the DOJ.'
Parkside Chambers
Praised as ‘one of the best chambers in Hong Kong’, Parkside Chambers is home to a number of key barristers active in regulatory and criminal cases. One such member is Wayne Walsh SC, who boasts ’unrivalled experience in the cross-border crime arena in Hong Kong‘; financial crime and regulatory compliance are key aspects of his practice. Of recent note, he acted for the defendant in a case concerning cross-border financial crime and allegations of money laundering large sums through Hong Kong bank accounts. ’Outstanding trial advocate’ Benson Tsoi SC is another notable silk at the set, with particular expertise in complex white-collar and organised crime cases that often involve a cross-border element. Moving on to the juniors, Bernard Mak has a ‘comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape’, and he is highly experienced in market misconduct cases. He represented a respondent in a case prosecuted by the SFC concerningallegations of shadow directorship and market misconduct. Another key junior at the set, Jonathan Ah-Weng ‘has an exceptional ability to dissect a case thoroughly, leaving no detail unexamined’. SFC-related offences, white-collar crime, and private prosecutions all fall within his remit.
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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.
2024 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.
Benson Tsoi SC
‘Benson is exceptionally hard working and produces impressive and well-researched written submissions. With his diligent approach, he also delivers persuasive oral arguments as he knows the facts and the law better than the other side.’
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.
Bernard Mak
'Bernard is very accessible. With his comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape, he is very quick to grasp the gist and nuance of relevant issues in the case, and he is also broadly immersed in this practice area and is able to utilise his experience to achieve the best outcome.'
Jonathan Ah-Weng
'Jonathan has an exceptional ability to dissect a case thoroughly, leaving no detail unexamined. His meticulous attention to every aspect ensures that all possible avenues for the client’s defence are considered, and in court, his advocacy is direct, incisive, and highly effective.'
Osmond Lam
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.
Fergus Tam
'Fergus always impresses with his deep understanding of law and attention to detail. His drafting skills are outstanding and he is always capable of presenting his creative views in a convincing and logical manner.'