Elvin Chan
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.
2017 – P.C.LL., The University of Hong Kong
2015– LL.B., Manchester Metropolitan University
2014 – C.P.E/GDL,Manchester Metropolitan University
John Griffiths Prize inAdvocacy, The University of Hong Kong
Jarvis& Kensington Prize for Trial Advocacy, The University of Hong Kong
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
- 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 Members
Esther Leung
Esther Leung was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2020. She has a broad and diverse practice encompassing both civil and criminal law, with a particular focus on Family Law, Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts, and Employment Law. "Fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese, Esther is experienced in handling legal matters across a range of practice areas.
On the civil side, Esther has extensive experience (as sole advocate) in matrimonial proceedings, including ancillary relief, family-related trusts, financial dispute resolution, custody issues, relocation, and discovery applications. She is adept at handling Children Dispute Resolution and Family Finance Dispute Resolution cases.
In criminal law, Esther has represented defendants in a variety of cases, (as sole advocate in magistrates court and district court) including trials, bail applications, and mitigation hearings. She has served as junior counsel, led by Mr. Hanif Mugual, in serious cases such as murder, burglary, and drug trafficking in the High Court.
Stanley Siu
Mr Siu is called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1996. He then practises as a barrister-at-law in Hong Kong continuously up to this date. He is also a mediator of CEDR and an adjunct professor of the University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE).
The practice of Mr Siu covers a wide range of land and commercial cases, particularly on adverse possession, easement, boundary disputes and New Territories practice involving Chinese customary laws, probate and succession cases and etc. Mr Siu appears for the Department of Justice and Legal Aid Department in criminal cases as well.
Mr Siu sat as Deputy District Judge for various periods in 2014, 2022 and 2023.
Mr Siu is an accredited CEDR mediator with wide experiences in civil and commercial mediation. He used to mediate in disputes involving the Hong Kong Hospital Authority in a medical negligence case, a leading dry-ice company of Hong Kong in a commercial dispute case, indigenous villagers over customary interest, property disputes and etc.
Since 1996, Mr Siu has devoted to legal education. He started teaching for HKU SPACE from 2001 onwards, mainly lecturing legal courses for government departments, including Customs and Excise Department, Correctional Services Department, Lands Department, Labour Department and etc. Mr Siu is now an Adjunct Professor of HKU SPACE.
With dedication to public welfare, Mr Siu served as legal advisor or member for various government boards, committees and other public organizations, including Transport Department, Association of Licentiates of Medical Council of Hong Kong, Public Affairs Forum, Incorporated Management Committee of a school of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and etc. He was the Chairman of the Appeal Tribunal Panel under the Buildings Ordinance between 2021 and 2024. Mr Siu is currently (2025 to 2027) the appointed member of the Disciplinary Board Panel of the Lands Department responsible for conducting inquiries of the disciplinary offences committed by authorized land surveyors under the Land Survey Ordinance.
Mr Siu is an active participant of the Free Legal Advice Scheme of the Duty Lawyer Service from 1997 onwards. His service is formally recognized and appreciated by the Home Affairs Bureau of the Government of HKSAR on two occasions.
In 2024, Mr Siu is qualified as a Chinese lawyer of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area of PRC. He is now also practising as a licensed lawyer at the Greater Bay Area of PRC.
Mr Siu is fluent in Putonghua, Cantonese and English and is ready to conducting court hearings, mediation and conferences in Putonghua, Cantonese and English.
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