Elvin Chan

Year of Call:

2018 (HK)

On the civil side, Elvin has a broad civil practice encompassing a wide spectrum of civil and commercial disputes.  He has appeared as sole advocate in all levels of court up to the Court of Appeal.  Elvin is also regularly engaged by the Government for civil work.

On the criminal side, Elvin is regularly instructed for trial and other matters by both defendants and as counsel-on-fiat for the prosecution.

Alongside his practice, Elvin has been teaching tort law as a tutor in the Graduate Diploma in English and Hong Kong Law (C.P.E) programme since 2022.

Before joining the Bar, Elvin was an Associate in the Advisory Department of international compliance firm The Red Flag Group (since acquired by LSEG Data & Analytics, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)) for three years.

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Education

2017 – P.C.LL., The University of Hong Kong

2015– LL.B., Manchester Metropolitan University

2014 – C.P.E/GDL,Manchester Metropolitan University

Awards

John Griffiths Prize inAdvocacy, The University of Hong Kong

Jarvis& Kensington Prize for Trial Advocacy, The University of Hong Kong

Appointments
Practice Areas

Administrative and Public Law, Banking, Commercial, Company and Insolvency, Criminal, Disciplinary and Regulatory Proceedings, Equity and Trust, Land, Tort, Personal Injuries and Medical Negligence, Probate

Selected cases
  • Muhammad Dost v Hong Kong Ying Cheung Trading (Recycling) Ltd [2021] 2 HKLRD 502 
    • Acted as sole advocate for the Appellant before the Court of Appeal.
  • Re Sun Light Elastic Ltd. [2020] HKCFI 156 
    • Acted as sole advocate before Hon Au-Yeung J in successfully seeking an inspection order under s.740(2) of the Companies Ordinance, Cap. 622.
  • Acted for a mainland PRC company in obtaining an injunction and disclosure order against another mainland PRC company by successfully arguing that Hong Kong is the appropriate forum notwithstanding an arbitration clause nominating another forum.
  • WKCC 948/2023
    • Acted as sole counsel for defendant who was acquitted after a full-fledged trial, including a challenge as to admissibility of a cautioned statement.
Other Qualifications

Other Members

Mike Lam

Mike has a mixed practice with a focus on personal injury, employees’ compensation, contractual disputes and commercial litigation. He is a member of Legal Aid Panel for these cases. Mike also advised multiple PRC corporations in Hong Kong in relation to their business operations and compliance with SFC rules. Mike also has experience in handling other disputes, such as property litigation and civil contempt.

Mike is experienced in representing clients in criminal proceedings. He is regularly instructed by the HKSAR Government to appear as counsel-on-fiat and in disciplinary hearings.

In the public arena, Mike is currently a lay assessor of the Medical Council of Hong Kong (“MCHK”) and was a lay member of the Preliminary Investigation Committee (1) of MCHK from January 2023 to January 2025.

Mike is the current contributing editor/ author of the sections of “Legal Aid” and “Health and Safety” of “Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong”. Mike has worked as a tutor for CPE (Tort and Equity and Trusts) and PCLL students (Trial Advocacy). Mike also regularly conducts CPD courses on different areas, such as employees’ compensation, building management and adverse possession.

Mike has been the secretary of Practice Committee of Personal Injuries, Hong Kong Bar Association (“HKBA”) since 2022. He is also a member of multiple committees of the HKBA.

Furthermore, Mike has developed an interest in international space law. He has been a marker for the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition (Asia-Pacific Round) since 2015, when he joined as a mooter in 2010.

Mike graduated with First Class Honours in LLB and was placed on Dean’s List during Years 3 and 4 of his undergraduate studies.

For a more detailed CV of Mike, please contact his secretary.

Dicky Cheung

Dicky’s practice areas are contractual, bankruptcy, winding-up, company and land disputes.   

For contentious cases, Dicky has represented listed companies, state-owned banks (foreign and PRC), property developers and high-net worth individuals in handling complex commercial, corporate and civil litigation and enforcement actions in Competition Ordinance, Cap 619, involving securities, trusts, probate, multiple and foreign parties and complicated transactions.

For advisory work, Dicky regularly advises on regulatory compliance on listing matters (including Initial Public Offering of securities and bonds, on instructions from PRC state-owned banks), companies governance matters and merger and acquisition of companies. 

Dicky has regularly conducted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course to solicitors on electronic fraud and disciplinary proceedings, and judicial review.

Dicky is fluent in Putonghua and regularly handles mainland related cases and parties. 

He was appointed Deputy Magistrate of the Hong Kong Judiciary in 2023 and 2024.

Roy Chui

Called to the Bar in 2018, Roy specialises in chancery practice, focusing on commercial disputes, trusts, and company matters, alongside interests in competition and securities law. His practice spans trial advocacy, appellate work, and advisory.

Advocacy is a key focus in Roy’s practice. Roy simplifies complex legal arguments into clear, compelling presentations. His strong witness handling skills have been demonstrated through conducting High Court trials involving multi-day cross-examinations on his own right.

Roy accepts urgent instructions and is capable of delivering efficient support and preparing documents under tight deadlines.

Outside the law, Roy is an amateur triathlete and trail runner, currently training for a sub-5 hours half Ironman.