Deanna Law and Nicole Chui appointed to Disciplinary Panel for Authorized Surveyors by the Director of Marine
Parkside’s Deanna Law and Nicole Chui have been appointed as members of the Disciplinary Panel for Authorized Surveyors for a term of 3 years from 15 September 2026 (the “DP”). The DP is an administrative panel appointed by the Director of Marine. The DP consists of (i) 3 members with expertise in the shipbuilding, ship […]
Parkside welcomes newest tenants: Chak Kei Lau and Alex C H Chan
Parkside Chambers is delighted to welcome Chak Kei Lau and Alex C H Chan as our newest tenants, commencing practice iin September 2026. Both bring exceptional academic credentials and strong advocacy experience. Chak Kei is a Bar Scholar, prior to commencing practice he served as a Judicial Assistant at the Court of Final Appeal, obtained First […]
Double Acquittal at Eastern Magistrates’ Court
Parkside’s Jonathan Ah-Weng obtained a successful result at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts, securing two acquittals on behalf of his client on charges of Indecent Assault-concluding with an order for full legal costs awarded to the Defence. The case arose from an alleged incident at Hong Kong MTR Station. The Prosecution’s case rested squarely on the […]
Leticia Tang recognised by Doyle’s Guide 2026 for Competition & Antitrust Law
Parkside’s Leticia Tang has been recognised in the latest Doyle’s Guide Leading Hong Kong Competition & Antitrust Barristers Guide 2026. She has been accredited as a Leading Junior Counsel. The 2026 listing of Hong Kong’s Leading Competition & Antitrust Law Barristers details both Senior Counsel and Junior Counsel practising within the areas of Competition & Antitrust […]
Leticia Tang recognised once again as a Competition expert by Lexology 2026
Parkside’s Leticia Tang was accredited as a Future Thought Leader (Non Partner) and a Global Elite Thought Leader (under 45) by the Lexology Index for 2026. What Lexology had to say about Leticia: “Leticia is described as “an incredible junior” with “vast experience in handling and advising on competition law matters”, combining competition law knowledge with […]
High Court enters summary judgment against illegality defence post-Wong Chi Hung
Yesterday, in one of the High Court’s first summary judgment decisions following the CFA’s decision in 𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒉𝒊 𝑯𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒗 𝑳𝒐 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒖𝒏[2026] HKCFA 14, the Court entered judgment against a defendant raising a defence tainted by foreign illegality. The CFA recently confirmed that Hong Kong adopts the 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒍 𝒗 𝑴𝒊𝒓𝒛𝒂 “range of factors” approach […]
Failure to prove bribery in Mainland China fatal to money laundering charge in Hong Kong
The defendant was charged in an ICAC case with money laundering of RMB 402,861,903.43. After a 24-day trial, the Court (DDCJ C H Li) acquitted the defendant, holding that “there is no admissible evidence to substantiate the claim” (§63). The Prosecution alleged that Wu, who held the most senior position of a state-owned tobacco enterprise […]
6 of Parkside’s members recognised for Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution by the Doyle’s Guide 2026
6 of Parkside’s members have been recognised by the Doyle’s Guide as Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Barristers in their latest 2026 rankings. 4 members were singled out as Preeminent barristers. The 2026 listing of leading Hong Kong Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Junior Counsel accredits those in the Hong Kong legal market who […]
Court sets out guidance on how to comply with a director inspection order
A director of the 1st Defendant (“ABBY”), the holding company of a payment-services joint venture, applied under ss. 373–375 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and at common law to inspect 40 categories of documents. The 2nd to 4th Defendants had answered each item by solicitors’ letter, followed by a sentence in a defendant’s affirmation, […]
A fond farewell to Mark Strachan SC, KC as he leaves Parkside to return to practice in London
On Thursday, 9th July, Parkside gathered at the Marriott Hotel to celebrate the contribution of our long-standing member Mark Strachan SC, KC, as he leaves Parkside to return to London following an outstanding career at the Hong Kong Bar. Mark will now be based once again at his London Chambers, 3 Hare Court Chambers, where he […]
