• Hong Kong (2022)

• Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, University of Hong Kong
• Master of Laws, London School of Economics and Political Science (Merit)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Durham (1st Class Honours)

Appointments:

• Member of the following Committees of the Hong Kong Bar Association:
  • Standing Committee on International Practice (2023 – Present)
  • Practice Committee on Arbitration (2024 – Present)
  • Practice Committee on Companies Law (2023 – Present)
• Tutor, City University of Hong Kong (2024)
• Lecturer (Non-Clinical), University of Hong Kong (2023)
• Judicial Assistant, Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (2020 – 2021)

Memberships:

• Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators

CPD Seminars

• “Are your clients (and you) ready for an investigation by the Hong Kong Competition Commission?” (CPD accredited; March 2024) (with Kenneth Lee)
• “Winding Up in Light of Potential Arbitration and Jurisdictional Issues: Recent Developments” (CPD accredited; March 2024)
• “UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG): ‘Love it or hate it, but NEVER leave it!” (October 2023) (with Louise Barrington, Samuel Wong, and Sherlin Tung)

Practitioner Texts

• “Winding-Up by the Court” in Company Law in Hong Kong: Insolvency 2023
• “Vicarious Liability” and “Conflict of Laws” in Tort Law and Practice in Hong Kong (4th edn) (forthcoming)

Practitioner Notes

• “A regional comparison of arbitration landscapes: Hong Kong” Asia Business Law Journal (19 October 2023) (with Samuel Wong and Edward K H Ng)

 Academic Publications

• “Taking ‘Public Function’ Seriously” (2021) 51(2) Hong Kong Law Journal 547–572 (with Gabriel Wan) (referred to in Chitty on Contracts — Hong Kong Specific Contracts (7th edn), §14-151)
• “Pacta Sunt Servanda in Changing Times” (Chinese University of Hong Kong, “Pacta Sunt Servanda” academic conference; 25 June 2021) (as Research Assistant to the Hon Geoffrey Ma)
• “Maintaining Constants amongst Variable Factors: The Challenge of Equitable Accounting in the Property Context” (2021) 27(8) Trusts and Trustees 761–770 (with Benny Chung)
• “Joe Zhixiong Zhou v SAIF Partners II L.P.: The Importance of Mapping Out the Correct Corporate Structure” (2021) 27(5) Trusts and Trustees 394–405 (with Benny Chung and Bennett Au Yeung)
• “Xiamen Xinjingdi Group Co Ltd v Eton Properties Ltd: Clarifying the Steps and Issues to Consider when Lodging a Trust Claim in Cross-Border Disputes” (2021) 27(3) Trusts and Trustees 246–263 (with Benny Chung)

• Winner, 9^th Hong Kong Human Rights Moot (2020)
• 3 Verulam Buildings Prize for Best Overall Submission, LSE Law Review (2020)
• Winner, Ambassador’s Moot (2018)
• Clyde & Co Research Internship in Public Law and Human Rights, Durham Law School (to Professor Helen Fenwick, Professor Roger Masterman, and Dr Se-Shauna Wheatle) (2017)
• Letter of Commendation for Academic Excellence, Durham Law School (2016)

Arbitration

• Acted for a Hong Kong cosmetics and skincare products company in a claim of breach of joint venture agreement (HKIAC Rules) (with Samuel Wong)
• Advising an investor on potential claims against a trust fund for default in periodical payments (ICC Rules)
• Advised a state-owned enterprise on potential arbitration proceedings (LCIA Rules) arising from failure to deliver metal ores due to supplier’s administration proceedings (with Samuel Wong)

Banking and Finance

• Xue Xiaoyun v Susan Yung and BOCI Securities Limited HCA 2526/2018 (with Samuel Wong) — negligent misstatements by investment advisor on cross-border transactions, vicarious liability of securities firm (judgment pending)
• Yinggao Resources Limited and another v The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited CAMP 94/2023 (with Tanie Toh) — Breach of banking mandate and negligence dispute arising from loss in metal trading contracts; application for leave to amend pleadings to claim loss from lost opportunities to invest (judgment pending)
• Advised a money lender on the recovery of loans, enforcement of share mortgage and debentures, and application for pre-action discovery

Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery

• Advising a PRC investor on intended claims for investment fraud over ownership and control of an industrial plant in the PRC

Commercial

• Michael Yap and another v Lai Yip Dyeing Factory Limited and others HCA 1084/2011 (with Samuel Wong) — Obtained order for payment of judgment debt following oral examination of judgment debtors arising from judgment for failure to repay under promissory note and deed of guarantee
• Lung Chi Man Jowai v Ko Tai Chu DCCJ 4130/2021 — Obtained summary judgment for recovery of investment sum arising from failure to complete a project concerning the purchase and sale of land

Company

• In the Matter of Hong Kong Real Estate Agencies General Association Limited:
  • [2024] HKCFI 518 — Disputes over election of executive committees and validity of election resolutions; interim injunction restraining expulsion of members
  • CACV 74/2024 — resisting security of costs application pending appeal (judgment pending)
• Wesoft Nationmark Limited v Nationmark (HK) Limited and others HCA 724 & 1317/2019 (with Samuel Wong) — Shareholder dispute involving breach of fiduciary duties, causing loss by unlawful means, conspiracy, and asset tracing
• Advising a shareholder on a derivative action against a director of a PRC company for breach of director’s duties and mismanagement of company properties

Employment

• Advising on a claim against a multinational investment bank for the payment of performance bonuses of over HK$10 million as a result of wrongful termination of employment

Family

• Pun Kwan Ying v Yeung Hoi Po HCMP 1019/2024 (with Tanie Toh) — Determination and recognition of ownership of local matrimonial properties under s.6 Married Persons Status Ordinance (Cap.192) for a PRC marriage

Intellectual Property

• Advised a parallel import goods sales group on defences against trademark infringement of products sold

Property and Chancery

• 陳淦輝 訴 楊忠及另外二人 [2024] HKCFI 357 — Dispute over ownership of former matrimonial property with third-party purchaser
• Gordon David Michael George Oldham, the Administrator of the Estate of David Tang HCMP 944/2024 — Obtained a Beddoe Order in favour of the administration of the estate
• Advising on defences against claims brought against an estate for breach of directors’ duties and breach of trust (led by Ambrose Ho SC)

Winding Up / Bankruptcy

• Re Dada Oluwaseun John HCB 3723/2022 — obtained bankruptcy order for the petitioner law firm arising from statutory demand for unpaid legal fees
• Advised on the presentation of proof of debt against China Evergrande Group concurrent or alternative to commencement of arbitration proceedings for breach of investment agreements by members of its board of directors

White Collar Crime

• 香港特別行政區 訴 秦錦釗（收款方）— taxation of costs following 97-days criminal trial on conspiracy to export unmanifested cargo and conspiracy to commit money laundering over HK$3 billion:
  • [2024] HKDC 568 — Order 62, rule 34 RDC review by Taxing Master
  • Order 62, rule 35 RDC review by Judge in Chambers (with Wing So) (judgment pending)
• Advised on the merits of charges of corrupt transaction with agents (led by Martin Hui SC)