Silks
Paul W T Shieh SCRonny Tong, GBS, KC, 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, SCRichard Todd KC (England & Wales)Charles Hollander KC (England & Wales)Deepak Nagpal KC (England & Wales)Winston Poon SCJuniors
Douglas Jones Robin McLeish Grace Chow Anthony Chan Mike S K Lui 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 TsangArbitrators / Mediators
Geoffrey Ma Ng Jern-Fei KC (England & Wales)
Richard Khaw SC
Call: 1993 (HK) Accredited as a mediator by CEDR (UK): 2007 |
Profile
Richard’s practice covers a wide range of civil and commercial litigation which includes disputes relating to commercial agreements, company/shareholder, properties and trusts, banking, insurance policies, insolvency, defamation and professional negligence. The cases he has handled often involve the question of forum, conflict of laws and enforcement of both arbitral awards and court judgments. Apart from court proceedings, Mr Khaw appears regularly in international arbitrations (including LCIA arbitration proceedings in London) as counsel.
Richard has sat as Deputy High Court Judge during various periods between 2018 and 2021. In 2021, he was appointed Recorder of the High Court. He is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and acts as either presiding arbitrator or party-nominated co-arbitrator in international arbitrations from time to time. Richard is on the List of Arbitrators of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Hong Kong Bar Association. He is also on the Panel of Arbitrators of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission. Further, as a CEDR accredited mediator, Richard has acted as a mediator in various disputes.
Richard has also had the experience in conducting proceedings in Chinese (including arbitration proceedings in Putonghua).
Apart from the above, Richard has a strong interest in competition law. In 2009, he spent time in both Brick Court Chambers and Monckton Chambers in London observing and learning the practice in that area. He has acted for and advised parties on matters arising from the investigative process.
Selected Cases
Commercial
Zhang Jizhi v Hong Kong TV International Media Company Limited [2022] HKLRD 308, Marlene Ng J
Xiamen Xinjindi v Eton Properties Ltd and Ors [2021] HKCFI 2225, Mimmie Chan J
China NPL Holdings Pte Ltd v Mo Haidan & Ors [2021] 1 HKLRD 344
Xiamen Xinjindi v Eton Properties Ltd and Ors [2020] HKCFA 32, CFA
Xiamen Xinjindi v Eton Properties Ltd and Ors [2019] HKCFA 21, Appeal Committee, CFA
Xiamen Xinjindi Group Ltd v Eton Properties Ltd & Others, CACV 158/2012 [2016] 2 HKLRD 106
China Medical Technologies Inc (In Liquidation) v Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd [2019] 2 HKLRD 710, CA
Highfit Development Co Ltd (in liquidiation) v Koo Siu Ying & Ors, unrep., 23 January 2018, Anthony Chan J
Chan Kon Fung v Gallop Pioneer Limited, HCA 1357/2011, 17 April 2018, Deputy High Court Judge Marlene Ng (disputes over sale and purchase of shares)
Crane World Asia Pte Ltd v Hontrade Engineering Ltd [2016] 3 HKLRD 640, CA
Crane World Asia Pte Ltd v Hontrade Engineering Ltd, HCA 109/2014, unreported, Deputy High Court Judge Eugene Fung SC, 17 June 2019
Sun Jiyou & Others v L&A International Holdings Ltd & Anor [2017] 3 HKC 507, Deputy High Court Judge Le Pichon
Fine Good Limited & Anor v Statemart Investments Ltd, HCA 1190/2012, 16 April 2013, Deputy High Court Judge B Chu
Success Forever Enterprises Ltd & Anor v Jumbo Up Group Ltd, HCA 1189/2012, 11 April 2013, Mimmie Chan J
Bruno Arboit as Sole Liquidator of Highfit Development v Koo Siu Ying & Another, unrep., 8 March 2016, Au-Yeung J
Bruno Arboit as Sole Liquidator of Highfit Development v Koo Siu Ying & Another [2016] 3 HKLRD 154, Au-Yeung J
Arbitration
Truearns Co Ltd v Wealthy Fountain Holdings Inc [2019] HKCFI 1840, Deputy High Court Judge M K Liu
Sun Tian Gang v Hong Kong & China Gas (Jilin) Ltd [2016] 5 HKLRD 221, Mimmie Chan J
Polytec Overseas Ltd & Anor v Great Dragon International Holdings Co Ltd & Ors [2017] 3 HKLRD 258, Mimmie Chan J
Klockner Pentaplast GMBH & Co KG v Advance Technology (HK) Co Ltd [2011] 4 HKLRD 262, Saunders J
Mega Success Resources Ltd v Octagon Enterprises Ltd & Others, HCA 1476/2010, 21 April 2011 Deputy High Court Judge L Chan
Company
Kwok Hiu Kwan v Convoy Global Holdings Ltd [2021] HKCFI 814
Jessop & Baird (Hong Kong) Limited v Neo Hwee Khim & Ors [2020] HKCFI 2264
Sociedade Nacional De Combustiveis de Angola-Empresa Publica v China Sonangol International Ltd & Ors [2019] HKCFI 1443, Harris J
Lam Hon Keung Keith v Dalny Estates Ltd & Ors [2018] 1 HKLRD 409
Marrakesh Investments Ltd v Tangiers Holdings Ltd & Anor [2017] 5 HKLRD 314, Harris J
W & G Investment Ltd v Chan Siu Chung, HCA 1357/2017, 8 February 2018, Chung J
Conflict of Laws
China NPL Holdings Pte Ltd v Mo Haidan & Ors [2021] 1 HKLRD 344
Poon Cho Fai v East Pacific (Holdings) Ltd [2020] HKCA 559, CA
Poon Cho Fai v East Pacific (Holdings) Ltd [2019] HKCFI 2786, Lok J
Xiamen Xinjindi Group Ltd v Eton Properties Ltd & Others, CACV 158/2012 [2016] 2 HKLRD 106
Marmor Hotavlje d.o.o. v Peter Siling & Associates Hotel Interior Design Ltd, HCA 2475/2015, Deputy High Court Judge Seagroatt, 9 June 2015
Banking / Finance
Re Cheung Kwan (a debtor) [2021] HKCA 282, CA” to insolvency
China Medical Technologies Inc (In Liquidation) v Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd [2019] 2 HKLRD 710, CA
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd v Ease Keen International Ltd & Ors, HCMP2687/2016, unrep., 6 November 2017, Deputy High Court Judge Le Pichon
Chiyoda Steel Co Ltd v Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd, unrep, 28 August 2014, Deputy High Court Judge ST Poon
Injunction / Contempt
Bruno Arboit as Sole Liquidator of Highfit Development v Koo Siu Ying & Another, unrep., 8 March 2016, Au-Yeung J
Bruno Arboit as Sole Liquidator of Highfit Development v Koo Siu Ying & Another [2016] 3 HKLRD 154, Au-Yeung J
Family / Matrimonial
LYH v YHKB [2021] HKFC 262
Commission of Inquiry / Inquest
Leading counsel for the HKSAR Government before the Commission of Inquiry into the Construction Works at and near the Hung Hom Station Extension under the Shatin to Central Link
Junior counsel to the Commission of Inquiry into Excess Lead Found in Drinking Water (2015-2016) (led by Paul Shieh SC)
Arbitration
Selected cases as counsel
Disputes over an investment agreement concerning a PRC equity fund (conducted in Putonghua)
Disputes over sale and purchase of shares in relation to companies incorporated in Shanghai (conducted in Putonghua)
Disputes over international sale of goods/commodities
Disputes over distributorship/franchise agreements
Disputes over shareholders’ agreements and share transfer agreements in HK, Mainland and other countries
Disputes over a private jet management agreement
Disputes over buildings contracts in HK and overseas countries
Disputes over insurance policies in HK and overseas countries
Disputes over IT system analysis and design agreements
Selected cases as arbitrator
Disputes over shareholders’ agreements, share subscription/transfer agreements, sale and purchase of goods/commodities, investment agreements, loan/financing agreements, licensing/distributorship agreements and building management issues
Mediation
Selected cases as mediator
Shareholders’ disputes, disputes on real properties, probate, derivate products, mis-selling, securities trading, breach of trust/fiduciary duty, goods sold and delivered, professional negligence, defamation and personal injuries
Contact
| Email: | rkhaw@templechambers.com |
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| Tel: | (+852) 2523 2003 |
Secretary | |
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| Name: | Jessie Yang |
| Tel: | (+852) 2248 1884 |
Practice Areas
Appointments And Public Office
Recorder, Court of First Instance of the High Court (appointed in Oct 2021)
Deputy High Court Judge (April – May 2018 & July – August 2019)
Deputy Chairman, Administrative Appeal Board (2017 – present)
Co-opted Member, Consumer Council (2021 – present)
Member, Consumer Legal Action Fund, Consumer Council (2016 – present)
Member, Law Reform Commission’s Sub-Committee on Archive Law (2015 – present)
Member, University Council and Board of Governors, Hong Kong Shue Yan University (2020 – present)
Member, Audit Committee of the Council of City University of Hong Kong (2021 – present)
Co-chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Mainland Affairs (2022 – present)
Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legal Education (Jan 2019 – 2020)
Vice-chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association’s Special Committee on Competition Law (2016 – present)
Member, PCLL Academic Board of the University of Hong Kong (Sept 2006 – present)
Member, PCLL Academic Board of the City University of Hong Kong (April 2011 – present)
Deputy Honorary Secretary of the Bar Council (Jan 2012 – Jan 2013)
Member, Bar Council of the Hong Kong Bar Association (Jan 2006 – Dec 2007 & Feb 2011 – Jan 2012)
Member, Hong Kong Bar Association’s Bar Council’s Special Committee on Insurance (Jan 2007 – 2008 & Jan 2012 – present)
Education
LLM, University of Cambridge
PCLL, City University of Hong Kong
LLB, City University of Hong Kong
Scholarship And Prizes
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship for Overseas Studies
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarship
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarship