Joshua Chan
Joshua Chan
Call: 2017 (HK)
Education
- Bachelor of Civil Law, University of Oxford
- PCLL, University of Hong Kong
- LLB, University of Hong Kong (First Class Honours)
Contact
| Email: | jchan@templechambers.com |
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| Tel: | (+852) 2523 2003 |
Secretary
| Name: | Karlie Li |
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| Email: | karlie@templechambers.com |
| Tel: | (+852) 2248 1961 |
mentions
Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Greater China 2025 Edition – Temple Chambers Ranked Top-Tier in Multiple Practice Areas
Chambers News • 21 November 2024
Satire, Factual Accuracy, Free Expression and Broadcasting – Appellate Guidance
Recent Judgments • 13 September 2024
Court of Final Appeal on the Quistclose Trust
Recent Judgments • 17 June 2024
Accounting and Financial Reporting Review Tribunal Upholds Disciplinary Decision of the HKICPA in First Determination
Recent Judgments • 14 May 2024
CCB International Overseas Ltd Secures Bankruptcy Order Based on HK$472M Debt
Recent Judgments • 09 April 2024
languages
English, Cantonese, PutonghuaPractice Areas
Scholarship And Prizes
Profile
Joshua commenced full practice in 2017 after completing his pupillage with Mr. Victor Dawes SC, Mr. Tony Li (now Mr. Tony Li SC), Ms. Eva Sit (now Ms. Eva Sit SC) and Mr. Abraham Chan SC.
Joshua maintains a broad civil practice. He is ranked by the Legal 500 (2024) in administrative and public law, competition law, private client disputes and regulatory disputes, and by Chambers and Partners’ Greater China Region Guide (2024) in commercial dispute resolution.
Experience
Arbitration
Dismissal of proceedings and undertakings given in aid of arbitration. Led by Abraham Chan SC.
Banking / Finance
Appeal in mis-selling case involving consideration of principles applicable to the Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 71) and the Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance (Cap. 458). Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and Victor Dawes SC.
Mis-selling claim involving equity accumulators. Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and Victor Dawes SC.
Civil Fraud / Asset Recovery
Application to strike out conversion and restitution claims. Led by Abraham Chan SC.
Charity
Application for settlement of charitable scheme. Consideration of principles guiding the exercise of the court’s equitable jurisdiction. Led by Benjamin Yu SC and Sara Tong SC.
Commercial
Appeal concerning Money Lenders Ordinance (Cap. 163) s.24 and common law illegality defence. Led by Victor Dawes SC.
Application for garnishee order. Consideration of principles relating to the Quistclose trusts and resulting trusts in the context of intra-group funds transfers. Led by Victor Dawes SC.
Application to strike out claims by liquidators against bank for fraudulent trading, dishonest assistance, knowing receipt and restitution. Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and with Julian Lam.
Competition
Consideration of principles concerning redaction of confidential information in originating documents. Led by Abraham Chan SC.
Counterclaim against defendant for compensation for losses arising from breach of the Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619). Led by Eva Sit SC.
Appeal against Tribunal’s decision to refuse to grant leave to adduce expert evidence. Led by Eva Sit SC.
Equity / Trust
Claim against executors for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and material non-disclosure. Led by Benjamin Yu SC and Eva Sit SC.
Application for discovery in aid of election between account of profits and equitable compensation. Led by Victor Dawes SC.
Employment
Appeal against ruling of Labour Tribunal. As sole advocate.
Injunction / Contempt
Application for interlocutory injunction restraining defendants from exercising voting charges attached to shares. As sole advocate.
Insolvency
Application to strike out claims by liquidators against bank for fraudulent trading, dishonest assistance, knowing receipt and restitution. Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and with Julian Lam.
Claims by liquidators against metals trading company for dishonest assistance, knowing receipt and restitution. Led by Benjamin Yu SC and Eva Sit SC.
Professional Liability
Appeal in mis-selling case involving consideration of principles in relation to the Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 71) and the Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance (Cap. 458). Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and Victor Dawes SC.
Mis-selling claim involving equity accumulators. Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and Victor Dawes SC.
Public Law / Judicial Review
Appeal against dismissal of judicial review application on the ground of failure to provide sufficient reasons. Led by Abraham Chan SC.
Application for judicial review on grounds of interference with the right to freedom of expression and irrationality. Consideration of principles concerning standing to apply for judicial review. Led by Abraham Chan SC.
Consideration of principles applicable to applications for an injunction or stay of execution pending appeal in proceedings involving applications for judicial review. Led by Victor Dawes SC.
Mental Health
Restitution / Unjust Enrichment
Application to strike out claims by liquidators against bank for fraudulent trading, dishonest assistance, knowing receipt and restitution. Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and with Julian Lam.
Claims by liquidators against metals trading company for dishonest assistance, knowing receipt and restitution. Led by Benjamin Yu SC and Eva Sit SC.
Securities & Regulation
MMT proceedings involving publication of false or misleading information inducing transactions and insider dealing. Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and Derek Chan SC and with Julian Lam.
MMT proceedings involving breach of the disclosure requirements under ss.307B and 307G of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571). Led by Victor Dawes SC.
SFAT proceedings involving disciplinary action against sponsors and sponsor principals for failure to conduct proper due diligence in IPO. Led by Jat Sew-Tong SC and Bernard Man SC and with Julian Lam.
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Application for judicial review against the Respondents in relation to auction of telecommunications spectrum. Led by Abraham Chan SC and with Harrison Miao.
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