Profile
Keith joined Chambers after completing his pupillage with Mr Bernard Man SC, Mr Laurence Li SC, Mr Tony Li (now Mr Tony Li SC) and Ms Bonnie Cheng. He is developing a broad civil practice and accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work.
Prior to joining Chambers, Keith obtained his undergraduate degree in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford in 2016, with First Class Honours in all subjects in his final examinations, ranking first in his year. In 2017, Keith obtained his BCL degree from Oxford with Distinctions in all subjects, ranking second in his year.
Experience
Commercial
Luk Wing Yan v CMB Wing Lung Bank Ltd [2021] HKCFI 279: trial of claims in vicarious liability for fraud, breach of Quincecare duty, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty (led by Laurence Li SC)- CMBICDHAW Investments Ltd v Li Lei & Ors: dispute over investment in PRC food production company
- [2023] 6 HKC 605: specific discovery, unless order, relief from sanction (led by Benjamin Yu SC and Sara Tong SC)
- [2023] 2 HKLRD 939, [2023] 3 HKC 636: specific discovery, effect of interim stay on unless order (led by Sara Tong SC)
Lo Ming Chi Charles v Fullpower Investment Holdings Corp [2021] HKCFI 3073: trial of debt claim, alleged oral agreement, alleged breach of duties as chargee (with Queenie Lau) Sio Tak Hong v Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co Ltd (HCA 467/2020): contractual and defamation claims, joint venture over property in Macau (led by Bernard Man SC, with Danny Tang)Cosmicfield Investments Ltd & Ors v Mason Group Holdings Ltd (HCA 1836/2021): dispute over corporate loans and control over shares of Mainland listed company in infant care business (led by Laurence Li SC)Lau Shek Yau John v Heath Brian Zarin & Anor (HCA 939/2023): dispute over beneficial ownership of partnership interest in Cayman limited partnership investment fund (led by Victor Dawes SC)China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Ltd (in liq) v UBS AG & Anor (HCA 1348/2019): claims against UBS AG in dishonest assistance, knowing receipt and fraudulent trading arising from fraudulent IPO of China Metal (led by Queenie Lau SC)Wang Yuexian v Xinyang Maojian Group Ltd [2024] HKCA 660: dispute regarding alleged non-payment on bond, application to adduce new evidence on appeal (sole advocate) Chu Kong v Sun Min [2022] HKCA 191, [2022] HKCFA 16, (2022) 25 HKCFAR 318: appeal to CFA on standing of private litigant to bring criminal contempt proceedings (led by Benjamin Yu SC, with Bonnie Cheng)Agency for Policy Coordination on State Property v Batbold Sukhbaatar [2022] HKCFI 3322: discharge of s.21M injunction against former Prime Minister of Mongolia (sole advocate)Koo Ming Kown v Young Kwok Hung Clement [2022] HKCFI 1881: school dispute, trial of claims in passing off and unlawful means conspiracy, declaratory and injunctive relief (with Theresa Chow, settled on Day 5 of 15)Kingkey Holdings (International) Ltd v Kingkey Financial International (Holdings) Ltd (HCMP 97/2024): interim injunction to restrain resolution in respect of share issuance in listed company (led by Sara Tong SC) Civil Fraud / Asset Recovery Cheng Siu Fai v Swenson Global Opportunities Funds SPC [2021] HKCFI 1608, [2021] HKCA 1005: disputes over subscription to Ant Group IPO shares, interim injunction and ancillary applications (led by Rimsky Yuen SC and José Maurellet SC, with James Man)Barco Investments Ltd v Wong Yan Ho [2023] HKCFI 1648: investment fraud involving alleged investment in shares of StockX LLC through Cayman funds, summary judgment application (led by Benjamin Yu SC, with Danny Tang and Jonathan Fung)Yang Hsien-Chuan v Chee Choon Wee (HCA 1954/2021): investment fraud, alleged investment in shares of Babytree Group through Cayman funds (led by Bernard Man SC, with James Man)Koo Ming Kown v Baptist Convention of Hong Kong & Ors [2024] HKCFI 2869: school dispute, trial of claims in fraudulent misrepresentation and non-disclosure arising from alleged wrongful use of “Pui Ching” name by sponsoring body (with Theresa Chow)Hui Tsz Kin v Ng Ka Yan [2023] HKDC 1586: recovery of monies taken from joint account, presumption of resulting trust, proprietary estoppel (sole advocate) Kwok Hiu Kwan v Convoy Global Holdings Ltd [2021] HKCFI 814: leave for statutory derivative action, alleged breach of directors’ duties, failure to comply with listing resumption conditions (led by Richard Khaw SC, with Bonnie Cheng)Re Luk Fai Holdings Company Ltd, Re Criteria Holdings Ltd [2023] HKCFI 2268: unfair prejudice petitions, buy-out agreement, deduction of notional sale expenses in asset-based valuation approach (led by Bernard Man SC, with Danny Tang)Re Hongkong Changcheng Mining Development Co Ltd [2023] HKCFI 1439: application for inspection of register of members, alleged improper purposes (sole advocate)Re Yes! E-Sports Asia Ltd (HCMP 297/2021): inspection application under s.378 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) (sole advocate) Insolvency - Re Chu Jiaru: bankruptcy proceedings arising out of €76 million syndicated loan for the acquisition of Baccarat SA by Fortune Fountain Group
- [2023] HKCFI 721: application for annulment of bankruptcy order, issues as to Luxembourg law and valuation issues, bankrupt’s conduct and prospects of re-bankruptcy (led by Charles Manzoni SC, with Danny Tang)
- [2023] HKCFI 1177: costs of annulment application, personal liability of bankrupt, recovery of trustees’ costs (led by Bernard Man SC, with Danny Tang)
- [2024] HKCA 756: security for costs of appeal from dismissal of annulment application (with Danny Tang)
Re Dai Yumin [2022] HKCFI 950: stay of bankruptcy petition pending arbitration, dishonoured cheques, duress (led by Bernard Man SC, with Danny Tang)Re China Properties Group Ltd [2024] HKCA 443: appeal from winding up order, dispute over locus to petition under PRC law arising out of assignment of debt (led by Laurence Li SC)Sun Entertainment Culture Ltd v Inversion Productions Ltd [2024] 4 HKLRD 991 (CA): appeal from winding up order, issue of whether default interest is taken into account under s.24 of the Money Lenders Ordinance (led by Law Man-Chung SC)Re Lee Siu Fung, Siegfried (a discharged bankrupt) [2022] HKCA 1623: leave to appeal to CFA, standing to apply for removal of trustees in bankruptcy under s.96(2) of the Bankruptcy Ordinance (Cap. 6) (with Justin Ho)Wong Ben Koon v Cheer Hope Holdings Ltd [2022] HKCFI 3823: resisting application to set aside SD out of time (sole advocate)Re Genstar Investment Holding Ltd [2022] HKCFI 3482: winding up petition, contractual uncertainty, premature issuance of SD (sole advocate) Egner David Parks v Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd [2023] HKCFI 3126: trial fixed for 19 days of claims by union pilots for command bypass pay, alleged missed pay steps, promotion delay and breach of seniority order (led by Bernard Man SC, with Theresa Chow)Wang Hsuan Han v Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd [2024] HKCFI 386, [2024] HKCFI 754, [2024] HKCA 1006: employment dispute with flight attendant concerning validity of release agreement (sole advocate)Sir Elly Kadoorie & Sons Ltd v Bradley [2023] 3 HKLRD 587 (CFI), [2024] 4 HKLRD 428 (CA): O.14A and strike out application, whether corporate plaintiff can bring representative claim in tort of harassment (with Queenie Lau)AMTD Group Inc v See Hiu Lun (HCA 715/2024): summary dismissal, claims of breach of employment agreement and fiduciary duties, conversion and trespass to goods (led by Benjamin Yu SC) Property & Conveyancing - AFH Hong Kong Stores Ltd v Fulton Corporation Ltd: landlord and tenant dispute, reinstatement obligation, A&F store in Central
- [2022] HKCA 1243, [2023] HKCA 78: appeal to CA and resisting leave to appeal to CFA (led by Johnny Mok SC, with Bonnie Cheng)
- [2021] HKCFI 873: hearing of O.14A application (led by Victor Dawes SC, with Bonnie Cheng)
The Yin Nin Savings Mortgage Loan & Land Investment Co Ltd v Occupier(s) of Premises [2021] HKCFI 825, [2022] HKCA 613: adverse possession claim, appeal to CA on issue of separate representation of plaintiffs and proper application of slip rule (led by Bernard Man SC)- Vember Lord Ltd v Swatch Group (Hong Kong) Ltd: landlord and tenant dispute, rent abatement, frustration of lease by social unrest and COVID-19
- [2022] 2 HKC 349 (CFI), [2023] HKCA 371: O.14 application and appeal (led by Bernard Man SC)
- [2023] HKCFI 1779: assessment of damages involving cross-examination of factual and expert witnesses (sole advocate)
The One Property Ltd v Swatch Group (Hong Kong) Ltd [2022] 1 HKLRD 975, [2022] HKCFI 1693: landlord and tenant dispute, rent abatement, frustration of lease by social unrest and COVID-19, O.14 application and case management stay (sole advocate)Joint Success (HK) Ltd v Kamsh (PTC) Ltd [2023] HKCFI 1660: O.88 proceedings, proper interpretation of acceleration clause and notice (led by Johnny Mok SC); see also [2023] HKCFI 2828: stay of execution pending appeal (sole advocate) Probate / Succession Re Estate of Li Sing Kui [2023] HKCA 1032, [2024] HKCA 403: probate dispute, perpetuities issue in will (led by Eugene Fung SC)Moorthy Selvaraj v Karupayee Ammal & Ors [2024] HKCFI 403: trial on validity of deed of family arrangement, appointment of independent administrator, no case to answer submission (led by Deepak Nagpal KC)Re Estate of Lim Por Yen (HCAP 4/2011): dispute over validity of will, testamentary capacity, undue influence (led by Charles Hollander KC)Michael Tak Yan Mong (as executor of estate of Hilda Mong) v Jennifer Tak Wai Yip (HCA 996/2020): probate dispute, resulting trust, presumption of advancement (led by Jin Pao SC)Re Wong Chung Ming (HCMP 2157/2018): probate dispute, application for removal of executorWong Kiu (as administratrix of estate of Ng Wai Kwong) v Pang Hang Ngor (HCA 602/2023): dispute amongst family members over beneficial ownership of shares in family companies, alleged dissipation of assets and breach of fiduciary duties (led by Abraham Chan SC) Lau Koon Ying Matthew v Lau Tark Wing (No 2) [2021] 4 HKLRD 535, [2021] 6 HKC 662 (CA): taking of account, award of compound interest in equity (led by Eugene Fung SC)Tsang Wai Lun v Wan Siu Fong [2024] HKCFI 885: dispute between siblings regarding beneficial ownership of company shares, application under s.52 Trustee Ordinance (sole advocate)Fremery Enrich Holdings Ltd & Anor v Chan Michael Cyrus & Anor (HCA 347/2024): claim of breach of confidence arising out of alleged misappropriation of documents and chattels from family office (led by Maggie Wong SC, with Bonnie Cheng) Arbitration HKIAC Rules – dispute between pharmaceutical companies, production of biosimilars, IP infringement, ~US$200 million claim, jurisdictional challenge (led by Charles Hollander KC, with Justin Ho)Kinli Civil Engineering Ltd v Geotech Engineering Ltd [2021] 6 HKC 524: stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration, jurisdiction/admissibility distinction (sole advocate)BB v KO [2023] HKCFI 2661, [2023] HKCFI 2722: application to set aside arbitral award as being based on champertous arrangement and contrary to public policy, application for appointment of receivers by way of equitable execution (led by Law Man-Chung SC)HKIAC Rules – dispute regarding distribution of properties owned by family company, allegations of exclusion and mismanagement, early determination procedure (sole advocate)CMBICDHAW Investments Ltd v CDH Fund V Ltd Partnership & Ors [2024] HKCA 516, [2024] HKCA 882: appeal in respect of setting aside of arbitral award granting negative declaration on jurisdictional grounds, on the basis that there was no “dispute” (led by Benjamin Yu SC and Sara Tong SC) Choi Chi Kin Calvin v SFC (SFAT 4/2022, 9 December 2022, 29 September 2023): application for review of SFC disciplinary decision, jurisdictional challenge, allegations of conflict of interest and breach of SFC Code of Conduct (led by Paul Shieh SC and José Maurellet SC, with James Man and Cedric Yeung)- Re Coolpad Group Ltd
- Disciplinary proceedings in the Listing Committee and Listing Review Committee of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange against directors of Coolpad (led by Rimsky Yuen SC)
- Re Coolpad Group Ltd (HCMP 1074/2021): proceedings under s.214 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (led by Rimsky Yuen SC)
Re Superb Summit International Group Ltd (HCMP 2305/2020): proceedings under s.214 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (led by Bernard Man SC) SFC v Vantage New Generation Securities Ltd [2023] HKCFI 2471: appointment of administrators under s.213(2)(d) of SFO (led by Sara Tong SC) Wong Chi Ching v JCC Cheung & Co & Ors [2023] HKDC 1630: strike out application in respect of professional negligence claim against solicitors and leading and junior counsel, on grounds of limitation and no reasonable cause of action (with Bonnie Cheng) 
