Silks
Paul W T Shieh SCThe Hon Ronny Tong, GBS, QC, SC, JPRuy Barretto SCWong Yan-Lung SCJat Sew-Tong, SBS, SC, JPRimsky Yuen, GBM, SC, JPStewart K M Wong SCEugene Fung SCCharles Manzoni KC, SCRaymond Leung SCVictor Dawes SCBernard Man SCRichard Khaw SCAlexander Stock SCAbraham Chan SCJin Pao SCEva Sit SCLaurence Li SCJonathan Chang SCLaw Man-Chung SCSara Tong SCVictor Joffe KC, SCAnthony Chan SCMike S K Lui SCCharles Hollander KC (England & Wales)Deepak Nagpal KC (England & Wales)Winston Poon SCJuniors
Douglas Jones Robin McLeish Grace Chow Elizabeth Y Cheung Wilson Leung Queenie Lau Zabrina S Y Lau Janet W Y Ho Keith Lam Julian Lam Bonnie Y K Cheng Justin Ho Bianca Yu Andrea Yu Val Chow Martin Ho James Man Theresa Chow Thomas Wong Astina Au Byron Chiu Joshua Chan Danny Tang Sheena Wong Peter Dong Harrison Miao Victor Lui Jennifer Fan Natalie So Brian Lee Esther Mak John Leung Eugene Kwan Jonathan Ng Keith Chan Zenith Chan John Cheung John C K Chan Adrian Kwan Cedric Yeung Jonathan Fung Sik Chee-Ching Cristian Tsang Ian Yu Louis Cheng Alexander BurgArbitrators / Mediators
The Hon Geoffrey Ma Matthew Gearing KC (England & Wales)Ng Jern-Fei KC (England & Wales)
Deepak Nagpal KC (England & Wales)
Call: 2018 (HK); 2002 (England & Wales) |
Profile
Deepak focuses on private client cases, ranging from matrimonial to property, trusts and inheritance disputes.
Deepak is especially renowned for his expertise in matrimonial finance, and he is one of the leading barristers practising in such cases in both Hong Kong and England.
He also has a keen interest in equity, restitution and conflict of laws.
Deepak has appeared at all levels in matrimonial finance proceedings in England, including in the House of Lords and in the UK Supreme Court, where he has acted in some of the biggest and most complicated matrimonial cases. He has appeared in numerous landmark decisions, such as McFarlane; Charman; Crossley; Granatino v Radmacher; Juffali; Gray v Work; and Sharp.
He possesses a wealth of experience in cases involving complex offshore structures and trusts, as well as regularly acting in cases involving ultra high net worth and high profile individuals.
Deepak also has an unrivalled reputation in multi-jurisdictional matrimonial cases. As a result of his expertise in international matters, Deepak has been appointed to the UK Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law. He is the only English family law silk who is a member of that highly prestigious committee.
Deepak continues to be recommended in a number of legal directories, including the Chambers Greater China Region Guide, the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide, the Doyles Guide, the Chambers UK Bar Guide, the Legal 500 UK Guide, and the UK Spears Family Law Index.
Deepak has been the Chambers UK Bar Family Junior of the Year and he has been nominated a record 6 times at the Chambers UK Bar Awards and the Family Law Awards, UK. Prior to his taking silk in England, Deepak was ranked as a Star Individual in the Chambers UK Bar Directory.
In the Law Commission’s Report on Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements for England & Wales, Deepak was specifically acknowledged for his advice and expertise.
Deepak is the co-editor of the leading practitioner text, Jackson’s Matrimonial Finance.
Deepak maintains a dual practice in Hong Kong and London.
Observations about Deepak in recent editions of legal directories have included the following:
‘He is a brilliant advocate; extremely hardworking and dedicated to perfection in every case.’
‘Deepak Nagpal KC remains in high demand for his ‘forensic mind and his attention to detail’ which sees him regularly undertake highly complex and sensitive matrimonial finance matters.’
‘Deepak offers sharp, sensible advice, is responsive, and explains matters in a simple way to clients.’
‘He's incredibly hard-working and leaves no stone unturned. He is incredibly detailed in his work, with good client care. He's got very good emotional intelligence and understands the needs of the solicitors and clients.’
‘Deepak offers pragmatic ‘no nonsense’ advice in the most complex of cases, which is articulated with great clarity. He is exceptionally diligent and both his written notes and advocacy skills are first-class.’ ‘Deepak Nagpal combines a deep technical understanding and ability to pick up on points others miss with an approachability and kindness that clients really warm to.’
‘Deepak has a fantastic eye for detail and is always on top of the figures. He takes care to prepare the case fully, and by doing so, puts the clients at ease. His advocacy is always calm, poised but persuasive; he knows how to get the ear of the judge by strategically presenting his case.’
‘He is a true expert in the field of matrimonial finance. An extremely bright and user-friendly silk, who is great with judges.’
‘Deepak Nagpal QC (who maintains dual tenancy with London-based set 1 King’s Bench Walk) has ‘an excellent command of the law and superb advocacy skills’.’
‘An articulate and fierce advocate who commands the respect of the judiciary at all levels.’
‘Astonishingly bright. Never under-prepared and at ease with the most complex cases. A joy to work with.’
‘He is described by one interviewee as ‘a very academic, experienced and thorough barrister who is always fully prepared and whose presentation is very impressive,’ while another calls him an ‘an amazing advocate with a really persuasive style of advocacy who brings a lot of experience from the London family Bar to Hong Kong.’’
‘In a short space of time, he has injected London quality to the Hong Kong family Bar. A smooth, punchy advocate with a persuasive style, he keeps things lively in court and judges love him.’
‘A classy advocate with an incredible intellect, and someone you would always want on your side in complex international ultra high net worth individuals cases.’
Selected Cases
Family / Matrimonial
WSW v CSLPC [2022] HKFC 263
Potanin v Potanina [2022] Fam. 23
Re C (A Child) (Maintenance Regulation) [2022] 1 F.L.R. 543
Akhter v Khan (Attorney General Intervening) [2021] Fam. 27
Villers v Villiers [2021] A.C. 838
C v D [2020] HKFC 145
MM v NA (Declaration of Marital Status: Unrecognised State) [2020] 1 F.L.R. 967
LCYP v JEK [2019] HKCFI 1588
Pierburg v Pierburg [2019] 1 W.L.R. 4335
Owens v Owens [2018] 3 W.L.R. 634
Sharp v Sharp [2018] 2 W.L.R. 1617
Mantegazza v Mantegaaza [2018] 2 F.C.R. 864
Gray v Work [2018] Fam. 35
Juffali v Juffali [2017] 1 F.L.R. 729
Juffali v Juffali [2017] 1 F.L.R. 702
Juffali v Juffali [2017] 1 F.L.R. 669
Sharbatly v Shagroon [2014] 2 F.L.R. 209
CR v MZ (Financial Remedies: Beneficial Ownership) [2014] 1 F.L.R. 22
Shagroon v Sharbatly [2013] Fam. 267
Gordon (formerly Stefanou) v Stefanou [2011] 1 F.L.R. 158
JKN v JCN (Divorce: Forum) [2011] 1 F.L.R. 826
W v W (Divorce Proceedings) [2011] 1 F.L.R. 372
Granatino v Radmacher (formerly Granatino) [2011] 1 A.C. 534
S v S (Hemain Injunction) [2010] 2 F.L.R. 502
S v S (No 2) (Ancillary Relief Application to Set Aside Order) [2010] 1 F.L.R. 993
Miller Smith v Miller Smith [2010] 1 F.L.R. 1402
Radmacher (formerly Granatino) v Granatino [2009] 2 F.L.R. 1181
Radmacher (formerly Granatino) v Granatino [2009] 1 F.L.R. 1556
NG v KR (Pre-nuptial contract) [2009] 1 F.L.R. 1478
Crossley v Crossley [2008] 1 F.L.R. 14767
Charman v Charman [2007] 1 F.L.R. 1246
Charman v Charman [2007] 1 F.L.R. 1237
Charman v Charman [2007] 1 F.L.R. 593
McFarlane v McFarlane [2006] 2 A.C. 618
Mark v Mark [2006] 1 A.C. 98
Moore v Moore [2005] 1 F.L.R. 66
McFarlane v McFarlane [2005] Fam. 171
Conflict of Laws
Re C (A Child) (Maintenance Regulation) [2022] 1 F.L.R. 543
Villers v Villiers [2021] A.C. 838
MM v NA (Declaration of Marital Status: Unrecognised State) [2020] 1 F.L.R. 967
Pierburg v Pierburg [2019] 1 W.L.R. 4335
Mantegazza v Mantegaaza [2018] 2 F.C.R. 864
Juffali v Juffali [2017] 1 F.L.R. 702
Juffali v Juffali [2017] 1 F.L.R. 669
Sharbatly v Shagroon [2014] 2 F.L.R. 209
Shagroon v Sharbatly [2013] Fam. 267
JKN v JCN (Divorce: Forum) [2011] 1 F.L.R. 826
W v W (Divorce Proceedings) [2011] 1 F.L.R. 372
S v S (Hemain Injunction) [2010] 2 F.L.R. 502
NG v KR (Pre-nuptial contract) [2009] 1 F.L.R. 1478
Mark v Mark [2006] 1 A.C. 98
Moore v Moore [2005] 1 F.L.R. 66
Equity / Trust
C v D [2020] HKFC 145
LCYP v JEK [2019] HKCFI 1588
Juffali v Juffali [2017] 1 F.L.R. 729
CR v MZ (Financial Remedies: Beneficial Ownership) [2014] 1 F.L.R. 22
Miller Smith v Miller Smith [2010] 1 F.L.R. 1402
Charman v Charman [2007] 1 F.L.R. 1246
Charman v Charman [2007] 1 F.L.R. 593
Contact
| Email: | dnagpal@templechambers.com |
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| Tel: | (+852) 2523 2003 |
Secretary | |
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| Name: | Sarah Liu |
| Email: | sarahliu@templechambers.com |
| Tel: | (+852) 2248 1886 |
Practice Areas
Appointments And Public Office
Member of the Ethics Committee of the Bar Council of England & Wales
Member of the South Eastern Circuit
Member of the LexisPSL Family Consulting Editorial Board
UK Attorney General’s ‘B’ Panel of Civil Counsel (2013-2018)
Elected Committee Member of the Family Law Bar Association of England & Wales (2009-2017)
Education
Christ Church, University of Oxford
MA (Oxon) Jurisprudence (1st Class)
BCL
Publications And Articles
Co-editor of Jackson’s Matrimonial Finance
Advisory Editor of the Family Court Reports
Scholarship And Prizes
Hardwicke Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn)
Lord Mansfield Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn)
Megarry Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn)
Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2016 – Family Barrister of the Year, UK
Chambers Bar UK Awards 2017 – Family Junior of the Year
languages
English and Hindi