Our research for Lexology Index: Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR is based on extensive peer and client review and aims to uncover the top lawyers and experts from across the legal marketplace.
Individuals who have performed especially well, around 25-30% of listed practitioners.
Barrister
Winnie Tam commands a strong reputation in the international arbitration community. She receives praise for her “strong knowledge of the law”, making her the go-to name for parties seeking a seasoned arbitrator with deep insight into both common and civil law.
Catrina Lam is well regarded in the market for her deep competition law expertise and vast experience advising clients on price-fixing, cartel and abuse of dominance matters across Hong Kong’s complex regulatory landscape.
Calvin Cheuk comes highly recommended for his vast experience handling disputes arising from an array of industry sectors and "ability to get up to speed very quickly when technical issues emerge during hearings of construction arbitration cases".
Anthony Houghton brings decades of experience to the construction law arena, regularly acting in disputes involving infrastructure, engineering and property development. He is held in high regard by peers alike thanks to his "unparalleled effectiveness".
Ian Pennicott is widely regarded by market leaders as “one of the best construction silks in Hong Kong”, thanks to extensive experience advising clients on litigation, arbitration and negligence claims.
Individuals that are considered leaders in their field. Fewer than 50% of individuals considered are selected for inclusion.
Anthony Houghton SC stands out for his top-tier work in arbitration. He regularly presides over complex commercial and construction disputes, both domestic and international proceedings.
Benny Lo earns respect in the arbitration community, thanks to his "strategic mindset and responsiveness" when handling major commercial and investment-state disputes.
José-Antonio Maurellet SC impresses market commentators as the “superstar of the Hong Kong arbitration bar”. One source notes, “He has the ability to charm the Tribunal into accepting even the most challenging legal and factual propositions.”
John Scott is a veteran silk who is singled out for his top-tier arbitration practice that involves handling major construction, infrastructure and company-related disputes
William Wong is internationally renowned as a leading name in the region, and stands out for his specialist understanding of international commercial arbitration, including investment, restructuring and liquidation disputes across Hong Kong, Mainland China and offshore jurisdictions.
Joseph Lee is a highly skilled business crime defence practitioner who is known for his “robust and efficient” advocacy and is regularly instructed in jury trials and appellate matters.
Christopher Chain is a stellar commercial litigation lawyer who draws praise for his sharp advocacy in high-stakes disputes across banking, insolvency and transport sectors for global clients.
Tommy Cheung is a well-regarded practitioner who is praised for his ability to "confidently present incisive and persuasive arguments in court".
With extensive experience in commercial litigation, John Hui plays a central role in Hong Kong's corporate and insolvency disputes, advising financial institutions and corporates on securities, competition and defamation matters.
Justin Lam is widely recognised as a leading commercial litigation expert, most notably when it comes to handling intricate company, insolvency and financial services disputes for global clients across Hong Kong's high-stakes market.
Kerby Lau focuses his first-rate practice on shareholder disputes and insolvency proceedings. One source notes, “I am very impressed with his ability to grasp the details of a complicated case quickly and offer workable solutions.”
José-Antonio Maurellet is recognised by market leaders as "an extremely impressive advocate". He is often instructed in high-level contentious restructuring and insolvency matters involving shareholder disputes and company liquidations.
Johnny Mok receives widespread acclaim for his impressive knowledge of commercial matters, advising public bodies and private enterprises on telecommunications, securities transactions and commercial crimes across Hong Kong and beyond.
Alexander Tang garners acclaim for his incisive commercial litigation expertise, skilfully representing listed companies and private equity funds in intricate shareholder and insolvency disputes across Hong Kong and PRC jurisdictions.
Anson Wong receives widespread acclaim for his impeccable commercial litigation expertise, counselling high-profile individuals and commercial entities on complex company, insolvency and securities disputes across Hong Kong and offshore jurisdictions.
William Wong is a leading authority in commercial litigation, earning praise for his deep knowledge of company, insolvency and securities law, advising business leaders and entities in high-stakes disputes domestically and internationally.
Jason Yu stands out for adeptly handling complex company, insolvency and cross-border disputes on behalf of hedge funds, investment banks and high-profile individuals across Asia and beyond.
Anthony Houghton SC is a senior figure in Hong Kong’s mediation community. He regularly mediates high-value commercial disputes, drawing praise for his ability to balance complex interests as a trusted and neutral party.
John Scott is a well-regarded practitioner with extensive experience advising domestic and international clients in complex mediation proceedings.
Connie Lee is a highly skilled expert in competition law, counselling listed companies and regulators on intricate price-fixing, market sharing and bid-rigging disputes across Hong Kong's evolving regulatory landscape.
John Scott comes highly recommended by peers alike for his ability to "come up with creative solutions for his clients". He is regularly instructed in high-value and complex contractual disputes involving infrastructure, engineering and property development.
David Tsang is a seasoned practitioner in Hong Kong's construction landscape. He regularly appears in disputes involving infrastructure, civil works and professional negligence.
Kerby Lau has built up an impressive contentious probate practice and draws praise from market sources for his “deep expertise and rigorous advocacy in trust and probate litigation”.