Nigel Kat SC of Parkside Chambers is held in high regard by clients and solicitors for his tenacity and dedication to advising on complex public law matters, including those relating to the environment, as well as employment discrimination and the non-performance of statutory duties. "We call him a pit bull because he's so reliable at not letting go of an argument he thinks is fightable, and I really appreciate him for that. He digs very deep and doesn't let go, which reassures me." "Nigel Kat is a very strong leader in the area; there's not much to say about him because of how good his track record is!"
Chambers and Partners, 2026, Greater China, Hong Kong Bar, Administrative & Public Law, Band 1
“Nigel is a very experienced trial advocate with well-developed instincts and an eye for what the judge expects. He is prepared to argue difficult points and he is robust.”
"Nigel Kat SC of Parkside Chambers is held in high regard by clients and solicitors for his tenacity and dedication to advising on complex public law matters, including those relating to the environment, as well as employment discrimination and the non-performance of statutory duties."
Chambers and Partners 2025, Greater China Region - Administrative & Public Law, Band 1
"Nigel's submissions were on point and extremely persuasive. His advocacy, in particular his cross-examination, was outstanding. Nigel has a very strong ability to assess and advise clients on strengths and weaknesses of a case and to influence the outcome of a trial. His advocacy skills are impressive."
"Nigel Kat SC of Parkside Chambers is an accomplished commercial litigator of over 40 years' standing, offering particularly focused expertise where matters of financial misconduct, international trade, insurance and company law are concerned. He also maintains a highly rated administrative law and judicial review practice, and regularly appears, both as arbitrator and counsel, in international commercial arbitration proceedings."
Chambers and Partners 2025, Greater China Region - Commercial Dispute Resolution
"Nigel is thorough, and forceful as an advocate in our client's favour; you'd be hard pressed to find a senior counsel who is as thorough when trying a case."
"Nigel Kat SC of Parkside Chambers is held in high regard by clients and solicitors for his tenacity and dedication to advising on complex public law matters, including those relating to the environment, as well as employment discrimination and the non-performance of statutory duties."
Chambers and Partners 2024, Greater China Region - Administrative & Public Law, Band 1
"Nigel is an outstanding attorney and is my first option for a barrister in any given matter that relates to Hong Kong."
"He's really good; his style is different, he's very sharp and drafts really well and is eloquent and forceful in court. He's a no-nonsense kind of guy."
"Nigel Kat is a great barrister."
Nigel Kat SC is an accomplished commercial litigator of over 40 years' standing, offering particularly focused expertise where matters of financial misconduct, international trade, insurance and company law are concerned. He also maintains a highly rated administrative law and judicial review practice, and regularly appears, both as arbitrator and as counsel, in international commercial arbitration proceedings.
Chambers and Partners 2024, Greater China Region - Commercial Dispute Resolution
"Nigel's advocacy is consistently of an exceptionally high standard, marked by clarity, precision, and persuasive control of intricate statutory and constitutional frameworks. He has a rare ability to distill complex legal issues into compelling, well-structured submissions, both written and oral."
Legal 500, 2025-2026, Greater China, HK Bar - Administrative & Public Law, Leading Silk, Tier 1
Nigel was recognised as a Leading Silk for Commercial Disputes. KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers
Legal 500, 2025-2026, Greater China, HK Bar - Commercial Disputes, Leading Silk, Tier 1
Nigel was recognised as a Leading Silk for Labour & Employment. KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers.
Legal 500, 2025-2026, Greater China, HK Bar - Labour & Employment, Leading Silk, Tier 1
‘Nigel is one of the leading public law silks in HK. He has unique abilities to distil and develop public law points others may not fathom and is great at guiding his junior barristers to develop key points and discard weak ones. He is a fearless advocate on his feet, effective at using the time before the court.'
Legal 500 2024- 2025, Greater China, HK Bar - Administrative & Public Law
"…known to impressed sources as “a veteran of Hong Kong’s Bar” and “a tough fighter.” "
Chambers and Partners 2021
“very smooth and extremely good on his feet in front of his judges … He pushes your case very far; he is a heavyweight in that respect.”
Chambers and Partners 2021
“…a silk who “always fights hard for his clients” ”
Chambers and Partners 2022
“Nigel’s advocacy is very good and he has the ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.”
Chambers and Partners 2022
