Call: 2018 (HK); 2002 (England & Wales)
Inner Bar: 2021 (England & Wales)
Education
- Christ Church, University of Oxford
- MA (Oxon) Jurisprudence (1st Class)
- BCL
Contact
| Email: | dnagpal@templechambers.com |
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| Tel: | (+852) 2523 2003 |
Secretary
| Name: | Sarah Liu |
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| Email: | sarahliu@templechambers.com |
| Tel: | (+852) 2248 1886 |
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Profile
Deepak is forging a broad civil and commercial litigation practice in Hong Kong, ranging from matrimonial to property, trusts, inheritance and shareholder disputes. He possesses a wealth of experience in cases involving complex offshore structures and trusts, as well as regularly acting in private client cases involving ultra high net worth and high profile individuals.
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.
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, which is chaired by Lord Mance, a former Justice of the UK Supreme Court.
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 family/matrimonial section of the Chambers UK Bar Directory.
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.’
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide, 2023
‘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.’
- Chambers Greater China Region Guide, 2023
‘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.’
- Chambers UK Bar Guide, 2023
‘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.’
- Legal 500 UK Guide, 2023
‘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’.’
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide, 2022
‘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.’
- Legal 500 UK Guide, 2022
‘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.’’
- Chambers Global Guide, 2022
‘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.’
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide, 2021
‘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.’
- Chambers Global Guide, 2021
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