James Chan, Hong Kong barrister

James Chan

Call: 2024 (HK), 2023 (UK)
  • LLB, University of Liverpool
  • LLM, Queen Mary University of London
  • BPTC, BPP University of London
  • PCLL, City University of Hong Kong

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Practice Profile

James joined Chambers after serving pupillage with Paul C.L. Leung, Kelvin Liu, Edward Tang and Yang-Wahn Hew. He is a member of Lincoln's Inn and was called to the Bar in England and Wales in 2023. Shortly later, he joined the Bar in Hong Kong in 2024. James holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Liverpool and furthered his legal education with a Master of Laws (LLM) from Queen Mary University of London. He completed the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at BPP University of London before returning to Hong Kong to finalize his studies with the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) at City University of Hong Kong. James is an accredited Civil/Commercial Mediator awarded by ADR-ODR, which is recognized in the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) in the UK, and the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI).

Throughout his studies, James volunteered with Pro Bono Hong Kong as well as volunteering at Croydon and Tower Hamlets Law Centre in the UK. He is committed to continuing his pro bono work in the future. James has also represented City University of Hong Kong in the prestigious 2022-23 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, achieving 1st runner-up. During limited practice, James appeared on behalf of the 1st Defendant at the substantive hearing of the Plaintiffs' injunction application in Lam Mui as the lawful administratrix of the estate of Wong Shing, deceased and another v Frontrich Investments Ltd and others [2024] HKCFI 2295 (as co-counsel to Edward Tang) where he successfully resisted the Plaintiffs' applications for an injunction order and for retrospective leave for a carry-on order. He was also instructed to draft various written submissions.

James is fluent in English and business proficient in Cantonese. James is developing a mixed practice and accepts instructions in all areas of work.

Qualifications & Awards

Education

  • Island School
  • LLB
    University of Liverpool
  • LLM
    Queen Mary University of London
  • BPTC
    BPP University of London
  • PCLL
    City University of Hong Kong

Awards & Accreditations

  • ADR-ODR International Accredited Civil/Commercial Mediator
    2020
  • 1st Runner-up, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
    City University of Hong Kong | 2022-23

Professional Appointments & Memberships

Member of The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
2022
Member of the Bar Association's Practice Area Committee on Sports Law
2025 – present

Selected Cases

MCM IMPORT-EXPORT Sàrl v Hannstar Industry Company Limited HCA 1178/2024
Advised and drafted the statement of claim for the Plaintiff over a breach of contract for the supply of cold rolled coils valued at USD$2,873,385
Lee Man Chin and Tung Ka Man v Hung Chi Keung and Hung Siu Ming DCCJ 4769/2024
Advised and drafted the statement of claim for the Plaintiff for a breach of two loan agreements
Advisory Work
Advised the Plaintiff for a detinue claim against a Watch company, asserting ownership of a Rolex wristwatch withheld following a fraudulent transaction
Sun Chang Hua (suing on behalf of himself and all other shareholders of Giant Port (International) Investment Limited) and Li Qi Xi And Giant Port (International) Investment Limited
Appeared on behalf of the Plaintiff for CMC involving disputes over the management and ownership of the company, including potential share buyouts, asset distribution, and the possibility of voluntary winding up
Advisory Work
Advised on the enforceability of the charged-over-shares agreement and assessed the potential for a legal claim against a former executive director of the company
Advisory Work
Advised on behalf of the Plaintiff to set aside the substituted service application
HKSAR v Abdille Harun Kafi KCCC 64/2025
Represented the Defendant for an application of high court bail for a charge of Trafficking in a Dangerous Drug
HKSAR v Wo Kam-Lin KCCC 1451/2025
Defended the defendant charged with common assault resulting in an O.N.E bindover (co-counsel to Tony C.H. Chan)
HKSAR v See Kwok Shing WKCC 1964/2025
Represented the D6 for a charge of Fraud and resulting in CSO
Advisory Work
Advised a client in their application to request for disclosure of personal data under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) for the personal data held by HKMA and SFC
Advisory Work
Advised and drafted the Petition for Divorce for the Petitioner against the Respondent for Unreasonable Behaviour
Niche Capital Limited v Ng Fung King Cinderella and Chan Chiu Sum Royden HCB 6449/2025 and HCB 6450/2025
Represented the Defendant in Bankruptcy proceedings
Cosmic Paramount Enterprises Limited v Hong Kong Pork Exchange Limited HCCW 676/2024 and HCCW 355/2025
Represent the Plaintiff in the Bankruptcy proceedings
Lam Mui as the lawful administratrix of the estate of Wong Shing, deceased & anor v Frontrich Investments Ltd & ors [2024] HKCFI 2295
Appeared on behalf of the 1st Defendant at the substantive hearing of the Plaintiffs' injunction application (as co-counsel to Edward Tang), where he successfully resisted the Plaintiffs' applications for an injunction order and for retrospective leave for a carry-on order; also instructed to draft various written submissions
Choy Yin Ling Catherine HCMH 109/2022
Advised on the procedural steps and evidence required to make an application to vary or revoke a committee's appointment managing a mentally incapacitated person's estate under the Mental Health Ordinance, Cap. 136
Advisory Work
Advised the Plaintiff on the procedural steps for submitting a probate application in a case where the spouse of the deceased is missing and conventional proof of death is unavailable, in accordance with Rule 52 of the Non-Contentious Probate Rules

Personal

Outside of his legal practice, James is an active athlete, competing semi-professionally in both Football and Futsal. He currently competes in the Hong Kong Football Association Divisions.