Wang Haihong v JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Ltd [2021] 4 HKLRD 770
(shares acquisition; professional negligence; limitation issues)

G H Property Holdings Ltd v Able Profit Investment Ltd [2018] HKCFI 2480
(shares sale; foreign illegality in contract performance contract; conflict of laws)

China Construction Realty Ltd v Lucky Dragon Ltd & Ors, HCA 1237/2012, 1.11.17
(sale of shares; Cap.219 s.60 and conspiracy)

Tin Lik v Deutsche Bank AG, HCCL 17/2011, 15.2.16; CACV 145/2016, 23.6.17
(REIT listing; commercial fraud in rental income; restitution)

Echelles Riffaud SA v Secretary for Justice, HCA 1841/2011, 10.5.16; [2022] HKCFI 2675, 3486
(Government purchase of fire-fighting equipment; sale of goods; latent defects)

Excel Jumbo International Limited v Cybernaut Greentech Investment Holding (HK) Limited & Ors [2022] HKCFI 3555
(statutory derivation action on conspiracy to defraud; anti-suit/arbitration injunction)

Trenus Oceanway Ltd v Richland International Limited & Anor [2020] HKCFI 634, 2774; [2021] HKCFI 243, 560, 767, 1924, 3157, 3294; [2022] HKCFI 1419; [2022] HKCA 198, 200
(unfair prejudice petition and just and equitable winding up)

Asia Cement Corporation v China Shanshui Investment Co Ltd, HCMP 1958/2017
(board refusal to register shareholder; third party priority interests)

Asia Cement Corporation & Ors v Tianrui Group Co Ltd & Ors, HCMP 1268/2017
(unfair prejudice petition in respect of a listed company)

Re Ting Wai Monastery Ltd, HCMP 2013/2016, 6.7.17
(rectification of company records; forgery of signatures of former directors)

China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd & Ors v Zhang Caikui & Ors, HCA 2880/2015
(breach of duties by former directors of a listed company; conspiracy)

Siberian Mining Group Co Ltd v Cheung Keng Ching & Ors, HCA 706/2010
(breach of duties by and investment negligence of a listed company director)

Re MyWay Ltd [2008] 3 HKLRD 614
(statutory derivative action)

Robert von Palace Kolbatschenko v Lee, Io Vai Ivan [2021] HKCFI 480
(claim against a trustee for fund misappropriation; judgment on admissions etc)

Hotung Investment (China) Limited v Eric Shea Kim Hotung [2020] HKCFI 2720
(claim against a member of the Hotung Family for detinue of family assets)

Daily Tone Ltd & Ors v Oriental Alliance Inc & Ors, HCA 1946/2014
(claim against ex-directors of companies in liquidation for fund misappropriation)

China Construction Realty Ltd v Lucky Dragon Ltd & Ors, HCA 1237/2012, 1.11.17
(see case description under the “Commercial” category)

Tin Lik v Deutsche Bank AG, HCCL 17/2011, 15.2.16; CACV 145/2016, 23.6.17
(see case description under the “Commercial”category)

Long Hai Hong v Chan Yu Lydia & Ors, HCMP 3179/2013, 10.8.16; [2022] HKCFI 339
(forgery and theft of shares; rectification of share register)

Yang Liang Yan v Yeung Hoi Yin & Anor, HCA 1743/2012
(joint property investment; breach of contract and trustee duties; assets recovery)

A-One Investments Ltd v Chau Cham Wong Patrick, HCCL 28 & 32/2009 (misappropriation of funds by ex-directors of companies in liquidation)

Excel Jumbo International Limited v Cybernaut Greentech Investment Holding (HK) Limited & Ors [2022] HKCFI 3555
(see case description under the “Company” category)

Robert von Palace Kolbatschenko v Lee, Io Vai Ivan [2021] HKCFI 480
(Mareva and proprietary injunctions against a trustee for fund misappropriation)

Sang Cheol Woo v Yoo Shin Choi [2020] HKCFI 2706; [2022] HKCFI 1163
(Mareva injunction; enforcement of foreign judgment)

JPOA v Electoral Affairs Commission & Ors [2019] HKCFI 2543
(injunction; inspection/provision of registered information under electoral laws)

Kwok Wing Hang & Ors v Chief Executive in Council & Ors [2019] HKCFI 2476
(injunction; suspension of Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation)

Shum Lester & Anor v Chief Executive in Council [2019] HKCFI 2471
(injunction; coming into effect of Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation)

HJ InnoXcell Ltd v Teh Boon Khuan [2019] HKCFI 730 & 2448; [2021] HKCFI 2604 & 2792
(injunction; delivery up of company property and documents)

Re Chau Cham Wong Patrick, a Bankrupt [2016] 2 HKLRD 278
(Mareva injunction sought by trustees in bankruptcy against third parties)

Popular E-Learning (HK) Ltd & Anor v Fok Wai Ping & Ors, HCA 579/2014
(injunction; misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information)

Taihan Global Holdings Ltd v Lau Siu Ming & Ors, HCA 1687/2011
(Mareva injunction with pending criminal case and ongoing CCB investigation)

Re Karson Oten Fan, Karno (in bankruptcy), HCMP 1101/2011, 29.11.11
(injunction against third parties; ancillary disclosure orders)

Kwok Ping Sheung Walter v Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd [2009] 2 HKLRD 11
(injunction re removal of listco chairman and executive director)

SFC v Chiu Duncan & Ors [2021] HKCFI 302
(disqualification claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)

SFC v Chin Jong Hwa & Ors [2019] HKCFI 2735
(disqualification and compensation claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)

SFC v Fan Di & Ors, HCMP 1761/2009, 24.5.11; [2018] HKCFI 346
(disqualification claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)

SFC v Yeung Chung Lung & Ors, HCMP 205/2013, 17.2.17
(disqualification and compensation claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)

SFC v Kenneth Cheung Chi Shing & Ors [2012] 2 HKLRD 325
(disqualification and compensation claim against listco directors; SFO s.214)

Robert von Palace Kolbatschenko v Lee, Io Vai Ivan [2021] HKCFI 480
(see case description under the “Civil Fraud / Asset Recovery” category)

Tin Lik v Deutsche Bank AG, HCCL 17/2011, 15.2.16; CACV 145/2016, 23.6.17
(see case description under the “Commercial” category)

Re Chau Cham Wong Patrick, a Bankrupt [2016] 2 HKLRD 278
(see case description under the “Injunction / Contempt” category)

Yang Liang Yan v Yeung Hoi Yin & Anor, HCA 1743/2012
(see case description under the “Civil Fraud / Asset Recovery” category)

Re Karson Oten Fan, Karno (in bankruptcy), HCMP 1101/2011, 29.11.11
(see case description under the “Injunction / Contempt” category)

Mak Kang Hoi v Ho Yuk Wah David (2007) 10 HKCFAR 552
(recovery of investment monies conditional on listing in a reasonable time)

Kao, Lee & Yip (a firm) v Donald Koo Hoi Yan & Ors, HCA 8847/1993, 7.6.07
(breach of fiduciary duties; former law firm partner; assessment of damages)

See selected cases under the “Equity / Trust” category

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd v Certain Aim Ltd, HCMP 1272/2007, 27.6.17
(mortgage action; charges and variation of loan agreement and estoppel)

Tele-Art Inc v Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd [2012] 1 HKLRD 484; [2012] 5 HKLRD 399
(liquidation; mortgagee account)

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd v Twin Profit Ltd & Ors [2010] 2 HKLRD 1065; CACV 94/2010, 10.2.11 & [2011] 3 HKC 59; FAMV 4/2012, 24.5.12
(mortgage action; interpretation of Merger Ordinance)

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd v Nam Tai Electronics Inc. & Tele-Art Inc. (in liquidation) [2009] 2 HKLRD 33
(liquidation; mortgagee account; unlawful assignment)

Re Yueshou Environmental Holdings Ltd, HCCW 142/2013, 16.7.14
(petition for winding up of a listed company)

See also selected cases under the “Civil Fraud / Asset Recovery” category

Wong Wa Fun v Wong Wai-fun Stella & Ors [2023] 1 HKC 373
(apparent bias; barristers as prosecution and legal adviser to inquiry committee)

Wong Kwong Hung Henry v Director-General of Civil Aviation [2022] 2 HKLRD 11
(construction of Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995; private pilot’s licence)

Kwok Wing Hang & Ors v Chief Executive in Council & Ors [2020] 1 HKLRD 1; [2019] 5 HKLRD 173; [2020] 1 HKLRD 80; [2020] 2 HKLRD 771; [2020] HKCA 557; [2020] HKCA 837; (2020) 23 HKCFAR 518; (2021) 24 HKCFAR 93
(Emergency Regulations Ordinance and Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation)

Wong Chi Fung v Secretary for Justice & Ors [2020] HKCFI 2444
(jurisdiction to review a nomination decision; DCO election petition regime)

Lee Chu Ming, Martin & Ors v Commissioner of Police & Anor [2020] 5 HKC 292
(search warrants in respect of seized digital devices; magistrates’ powers)

Wong Ho Ming v Secretary for Justice [2020] 3 HKLRD 419
(restrictions on persons sentenced to imprisonment in LegCo candidature)

Horsfield Leslie Grant & Ors v Chief Executive in Council & Ors [2020] HKCFI 903
(public health emergency regulation on COVID-19; habeas corpus)

Lau Siu Lai v Kwok Wai Fun Franco (Returning Officer) [2020] 2 HKLRD 1395; (2020) HKCFAR 338
(material irregularity in nomination process for LegCo By-Election)

JPOA v Electoral Affairs Commission & Ors [2019] 5 HKLRD 291
(provisions in electoral laws on disclosure of registered details)

Shum Lester & Anor v Chief Executive in Council [2019] 5 HKLRD 164
(Prohibition on Face Covering Regulation; urgent injunction)

K v Commissioner of Police [2019] HKCFI 2307; [2020] 1 HKLRD 606; [2021] 2 HKLRD 645
(refusal by police to produce search warrants issued by magistrate)

Cheung Yuen Ni v Chief Executive in Council [2019] HKCFI 1290
(decision under Road (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance)

Building Authority v Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) & Ors [2019] 1 HKLRD 512
(slope investigation order; construction of Government lease)

Tung Chun Co Ltd v Town Planning Board [2018] 3 HKLRD 466; [2021] HKCA 758
(height restriction imposed on outline zoning plan)

Chung Chiu v Secretary for Justice [2018] 3 HKLRD 323
(duration of residence and HKPR requirements for electors in RR elections)

Wong Ho Tong v Director of Lands [2018] HKCA 330
(decisions applying squatter control policy to judicial review)

Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation v Administrative Appeals Board & Ors [2017] 2 HKLRD 349; 尹照華 v Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation [2017] 5 HKLRD 141 (CA)
(eligibility of vessels to register under Fisheries Protection Ordinance)

Wong Chi Fung v Secretary for Justice [2016] 3 HKLRD 835
(provisions on minimum age in LegCo candidature)

Keen Lloyd Holdings Ltd & Ors v Commissioner of Customs and Excise & Anor [2016] 2 HKLRD 1372
(warrantless search; cross-border investigation of smuggling)

Chau Tsun Kiu v Secretary for Justice [2014] 5 HKLRD 414
(legal entitlement of candidates to free postage in LegCo elections)

Wong Hin Wai v Secretary for Justice [2012] 4 HKLRD 70
(restrictions on persons with unserved sentence in LegCo candidature)

Chan Yu Nam & Anor v Secretary for Justice [2010] 1 HKC 493; [2012] 3 HKC 38; CACV 2&3/2010, 21.10.11; FAMV 39/2011, 18.1.12
(constitutionality of corporate voting in LegCo elections)

Tsui Kin Kwok Johnnie v Commissioner of Police, HCAL 50/2009, 26.2.10; CACV 38/2010, 28.3.11 & 20.7.11
(legality of disciplinary proceedings; change of law)

Appeared in statutory appeals under Land Drainage Ordinance.

Appeared in statutory appeals under Fisheries Protection Ordinance.

D2/19 (2020-2021) 35 IRBRD 22
(salaries tax; chargeability of share benefits; meaning and accrual of perquisites)

D25/17 (2019-20) 34 IRBRD 1
(profits tax; commission income and trading profits; multinational taxpayer)

D4/17 (2018-2019) 33 IRBRD 96
(profits tax; Cap.112 s.70A; meaning of “statement” and “omission in respect of”)

KWP Quarry Co Ltd v Inland Revenue Board of Review & Anor, HCAL 102/2016, (2017-18) 32 IRBRD 227
(profits tax; deductibility of expenses; threshold of arguability for leave purposes)

CIR v Perfekta Enterprises Ltd (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 101; (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 595; (2017-18) 32 IRBRD 544; (2019) 22 HKCFAR 203
(profits tax; change of intention from investment to development)

D25/15 (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 270
(profits tax; interposition of entities; source; deductibility of expenses)

D23/15 (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 199
(profits tax; excluded fixed assets subject to leases; deductibility of expenses)

D14/15 (2016-17) 31 IRBRD 44
(profits tax; source)

D15/14 (2015-16) 30 IRBRD 1
(profits tax; source; specified capital expenditure; depreciation allowances)

CIR v Good Mark Industrial Ltd, DCTC 1003/2013, 29.11.13
(tax recovery actions; striking out; applicability of Cap.112AY and Cap.112BR)

D39/12 (2012-13) 27 IRBRD 824
(profits tax; disposal of listed shares; sale of capital assets or trade)

Canray International Ltd & Ors v CIR [2012] 4 HKLRD 792
(delay in issuing determination; constitutionality of profits tax assessments)

Kam Kiu (Hong Kong) Ltd v CIR, HCAL 61/2009, 31.8.09
(legality of the Commissioner’s decisions on purchase of tax reserve certificates)

Simply Power Ltd v Billy Chua & Ors [2023] HKCFI 944
(misrepresentation claim against estate agent and seller of industrial building)

Leung Wai Ling Isewesg v Success Base Engineering Limited [2021] 4 HKC 80
(lease and loading restrictions; implied duty of repair and maintenance)

Joytex Development Ltd v Super Homes Ltd [2018] HKCFI 2286 & 2686
(misrepresentation claim against developer in a pre-completion first-hand sale of The Icon, which saga led to the enactment of Cap.621)

Midland Realty International Ltd & Anor v Leung Mei Oi & Ors, HCA 2688/2017
(breach of duties by estate agent; sale of commercial property by listed companies)

Smart Essence Development Ltd v Housing Authority, HCA 450/2016, 28.4.16
(construction of DMC provisions applicable to public estates sold by LINK)

Lee Charles Goon Lok v Lee Kwok Ching & Ors, HCA 2366/2015
(breach of duties of managers of land and properties in the New Territories; questions of Chinese customary law and the New Territories Ordinance)

Midland Realty (Comm & Ind) Ltd v NCF (HK) Ltd, HCA 1830/2013, 22.5.15
(misrepresentation claim against estate agent in sale of commercial property)

Lo Chiu Foon v Law Sui Ming, HCA 1010/2013, 24.10.13
(conveyancing; proof of giving good title; summary judgment)

Kai Hing Metal Products Factory Co Ltd v Incorporated Owners of Sunderland Estate & Anor, LDBM 339/2010, 18.10.11
(injunction against the Incorporated Owners and the Manager)

The Incorporated Owners of Kwai Chung Plaza v Giant Earnings Ltd & Anor, LDBM 126/2008, 3.4.09
(irrevocable licence granted the Incorporated Owners coupled with an interest)

Acted for the Building Authority in more than 20 building appeals involving complex issues of technical expertise, building practice and law.

Acted for developers in arbitration proceedings involving cross-jurisdictional disputes raising complex issues of construction expertise.

Sun Crown Trading Ltd & Gateway International Development Ltd v Holyrood Ltd, CACV 64/2012, 11.10.13 & 25.4.14; FAMV 27/2014, 15.10.14
(nuisance and construction works; prestigious development at the Peak)

Technic Investment Co Ltd v Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) [2012] 3 HKLRD 245
(legality of actions under enforcement policy re unauthorised building works)

Wai Ming (Ling’s) Engineering Co Ltd v K.H. Foundations Ltd, HCCT 7/2007, 6.7.12
(construction dispute re Hong Kong Housing Authority project)

Lam Siu Wai v EOC [2021] HKCFI 726; [2021] 5 HKLRD 30
(interplay of dismissal without cause and duty of mutual trust and confidence)

Ah-Fat Jean Max v Xian Corp Limited [2021] HKCFI 22
(Labour Tribunal’s jurisdiction; rectification/interpretation of contract)

Chok Kin Ming v EOC [2019] HKCFI 755; [2021] HKCA 212
(disciplinary sanction and breach of natural justice; gratuity payment)

Chok Kin Ming v EOC [2017] 2 HKLRD 521
(employment contract interpretation; gratuity payment)

Ho Kin Man v Commissioner of Police, HCMP 381/2010, 13.7.12; [2014] 3 HKLRD 478; FAMV 58-61/2014, 25.8.15
(change of law; reopening of disciplinary proceedings; abuse of process)

Haden, Francis William v Leighton Contractors (Asia) Ltd [2022] 1 HKLRD 995; [2022] HKDC 423, 823
(race discrimination claim; references to gweilo in workplace)

Tung Lai Lam v Chan Yick Man [2019] HKDC 679
(disability discrimination claim by a complainant against ex-COO of EOC)

Law Chi Yuen v Secretary for Education [2016] 5 HKLRD 302
(disability discrimination; education entitlement of disabled students)

M v Secretary for Justice [2009] 2 HKLRD 298
(disability discrimination claim by former AO re termination of employment)

Sunny Tadjudin v Bank of America, National Association, CACV 173/2009, 19.10.10
(sex discrimination claim by investment banker re payment of bonuses)

A v University of Hong Kong, DCEO 4/2008
(disability discrimination claim by a university student re examination results)

Advised on disputes involving trade secrets of public institutions and companies.

The University of Hong Kong v Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Co Ltd & Ors, HCMP 2801/2015
(unauthorised publication of confidential HKU Council discussion)

Popular E-Learning (HK) Ltd & Anor v Fok Wai Ping & Ors, HCA 579/2014
(see case description under the “Injunction / Contempt” category)

Inquiry into the Collision of Vessels near Lamma Island on 1 October 2012 (Junior Counsel for the Commission of Inquiry)

Re A [2020] HKCFI 493
(Amicus curiae; champerty/maintenance in matrimonial proceedings)