Denis Chang’s Chambers continues to be recognised as a Top Tier Set in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026
Denis Chang’s Chambers (DCC) is pleased to continue to be highly ranked in 7 practice areas in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 guide for the Hong Kong Bar. DCC has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in Administrative and public law and achieved excellent results across 7 practice areas. Overall, DCC now holds 36 rankings across 7 practice areas, with 2 Leading Silks, 15 Leading Juniors and 6 Rising Stars.
We are delighted to be described as “a reputable set best known for its public law practice” achieving a Tier 1 ranking in Administrative and public law for the 5th consecutive year, with Hectar Pun SC recognised as a Tier 1 Leading Silk and “a leading expert on judicial review”.
DCC has also been ranked as one of Hong Kong’s leading sets for Commercial disputes, recognising that DCC barristers are “highly sought after”. Our Head of Chambers, Denis Chang SC being “one of the most well-known and experienced barristers in Hong Kong” has been named a Tier 1 Leading Silk for the 4th consecutive year and Leading Silk for the 7th consecutive year. Twelve of our members have been ranked Leading Juniors or Rising Stars.
Beyond these practice areas, our members have also been ranked in the areas of Competition, Family and private client, Construction and property, Labour and employment and Regulatory, investigations and crime.
DCC would like to take the opportunity to thank the Legal 500 editorial team and extend our deepest appreciation to our clients for their continuing support and positive feedback throughout the process.
Ranked Members at a Glance
Leading Silks
• Denis Chang SC – Commercial disputes, Family and private client
• Hectar Pun SC – Administrative and public law
Leading Juniors
• James Wood – Commercial disputes
• Jeremy S.K. Chan – Family and private client
• Simon Wong – Commercial disputes; Labour and employment
• Earl Deng – Administrative and public law; Commercial disputes
• Randy Shek – Regulatory, investigations and crime
• Jeffrey Tam – Administrative and public law; Commercial disputes; Construction and property
• Richard Yip – Commercial disputes
• Carter Chim – Competition
• Isabel Tam – Administrative and public law, Family and private client
• Anson Wong Yu Yat – Administrative and public law; Commercial disputes
• Tara Liao – Commercial dispute
• Thomas WK Wong – Commercial disputes
• Andrew Lau – Administrative and public law
• Flora Lam – Labour and employment
• Vivien Leung – Family and private client
Rising Stars
• Andrew Lau – Regulatory, investigations and crime
• Valerie Tang – Commercial disputes
• Jason Ko – Administrative and public law, Commercial disputes
• Emily Ting – Competition
• Keith Cheung – Commercial disputes
• Matthew Suen – Commercial disputes
Testimonials for Selected Practice Areas & Members
Administrative and public law – Tier 1 Set
Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘is a reputable set best known for its public law practice’, and its members are sought after for representation in high-profile constitutional and human rights claims. Among the silks at the set, Hectar Pun SC, whose ’advice is of the highest-quality‘, is often called upon for his expertise in landmark judicial review proceedings. Of recent note, he represented a teacher in the case of Kwok Yun Tung v Permanent Secretary for Education, which concerns a successful obtaining of leave for judicial review following disciplinary hearings and allegations of a lack of a fair hearing. Among the juniors, Isabel Tam’s ‘extensive legal knowledge on public law and her thorough work ethic marks her out as an excellent public law junior’, and she acted for the Official Solicitor in the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal regarding the rights of representation for those who are mentally incapacitated and the related rules of fair procedure. Jeffrey Tam has ‘exceptional expertise’ in the field of public law, and Andrew Christopher Lau, ‘a dedicated public law specialist with strong command over judicial review and governmental decision-making processes’, has appeared on numerous occasions before the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal.
Leading Silks
• Hectar Pun SC (Tier 1)
“Hectar is fearless in defending his clients, and he is willing to represent weaker clients and make arguments for them. He is a leading expert on judicial review and is widely admired by law students in Mainland China.'”
Leading Juniors
• Earl Deng (Tier 1)
“Earl is a first-class lawyer with a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the points arising and good tactical judgement. He is very knowledgeable about administrative and constitutional law.”
• Jeffrey Tam (Tier 1)
“Jeffrey is top notch in terms of administrative and public law. His analysis is accurate and he has the court’s ears.”
• Isabel Tam (Tier 1)
“Isabel has a legal mind few can match. She is able to cut through complex problems with measured and creative solutions, her research and written work are first class, and on her feet, she’s careful and clear.”
• Anson Wong Yu Yat (Tier 1)
“Anson is a dedicated public law specialist with strong command over judicial review and governmental decision-making processes. His precise legal reasoning, calm courtroom composure, and ability to frame complex administrative issues concisely have earned high regard from both clients and the bench.”
• Andrew Lau (Tier 1)
“Andrew is one of the best junior barristers in town in the area of public law. His deep and comprehensive understanding of law and his innovative perspectives of presenting his case are very recognised in court and by the clients.”
Rising Stars
• Jason Ko
“Jason has quickly established himself in administrative and public law through his authoritative grasp of judicial review proceedings. His crisp written work, effective oral advocacy, and keen grasp of public-sector legal nuance reflect his commitment to excellence.”
Commercial disputes – Tier 2 Set
Denis Chang’s Chambers ‘is well-known for its commercial dispute resolution practice’, and its ’barristers are highly sought after’. Head of chambers Denis Chang SC ‘is one of the most well-known and experienced barristers in Hong Kong’, with particular expertise in commercial real estate investment-related disputes. Of recent note, he acted for the claimant in the case of Leading Well Ltd v Secretary For Justice, which concerns Hong Kong’s first case addressing the question of the definition of an express grant of an easement. Turning to the set’s juniors, ‘exceptional lawyer’ Simon Wong is especially skilled in shareholder, banking, and contractual disputes, and he represented one of the defendants in China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd & Others v Zhang Caikui & Others, a case concerning a claim by a listed company against former directors with allegations of breach of duties, as well as unlawful means conspiracy. Jeffrey Tam, whose ‘eye for detail is extraordinary’, has a notable focus on shareholder-related disputes, as well as securities and finance cases. Richard Yip has a broad civil law practice that encompasses cases surrounding company and commercial litigation, in addition to directors’ duties.
Leading Silks
• Denis Chang SC (Tier 1)
“Denis is one of the most well-known and experienced barristers in Hong Kong. He is versatile, with expertise in many areas of civil and commercial law, as well as public law, and he has excellent advocacy skills.”
Leading Juniors
• James Wood
“James is a tenacious operator, pragmatic, and forceful in his arguments, with a strong grasp of legal concepts and common law principles. He is someone who sophisticated users of legal services in Hong Kong want to have in their corner.”
• Simon Wong
“Simon is an exceptional lawyer and he is extremely thorough. His advice is always clear and practical, and he is definitely one of the leading senior juniors in this area.“
• Earl Deng (Tier 1)
• Jeffrey Tam
“Jeffrey has an excellent understanding of thelaw, and his advocacy is very methodical and thorough. He can spot difficult issues and think through complex legal matters with ease, and his eye for detail is extraordinary.”
• Richard Yip (Tier 1)
“Richard is able to deliver high-quality work and provide good strategies to the client.”
• Anson Wong Yu Yat
• Tara Liao
“Tara shows strong and solid skills of advocacy as well as deep understanding of laws and precedents. She is also good at designing overall strategies for clients.”
• Thomas WK Wong
“Thomas is meticulous, versatile, and knowledgeable in many areas of the law. He is one of the very few barristers in Hong Kong who is dual qualified in the Hong Kong and English Bar, and he has also conducted cases in the BVI.”
Rising Stars
• Valerie Tang
• Jason Ko
“Jason is exceptionally good at identifying and framing legal arguments and finding support for the proposed positions from legal precedents. He has good advocacy skills and can often be relied on to persuade the judge.”
• Keith Cheung
“Keith is commercially astute and knowledgeable. His written and oral advocacy are impressive and he always provides clients with advice which is helpful and clear.”
• Matthew Suen
“Matthew has excellent technical skills, including legal research, legal analysis, very high-quality drafting, and excellent written and oral advocacy. He is also very well-organised, he displays very strong commercial awareness and understanding, and he has a great ability to solve legal problems for commercial clients with a creative and sensitive application of substantive law and procedural rules, applied effectively to the commercial circumstances of the case.”
Competition – Tier 2 Set
‘Regarded as a leading set in competition law in Hong Kong’, Denis Chang’s Chambers and its members are sought after for their notable experience in representing clients in high-profile, precedent-setting competition law cases. One such member is Carter Chim, who is now also a dual tenant of Matrix Chambers in London – he represented Alltruck PLC and Edwards Transport (Shropshire) Limited in ’The Second Wave Trucks Proceedings’, a case involving over 700 claimants making claims for damages based on the settlement decision in an earlier trucks case. ‘Top-class junior barrister’ Emily Ting utilises her previous experience working in the Court of Final Appeal in her growing competition law practice.
Leading Juniors
• Carter Chim (Tier 1)
“Carter is a leading specialist in competition law in Hong Kong well-known for his deep legal knowledge in EU and Hong Kong competition law, Carter has been instructed on a number of competition cases in Hong Kong, and due to his past experience in working in the Hong Kong Competition Commission as legal counsel, Carter is preferred counsel for antitrust investigations and litigation in Hong Kong.”
Rising Stars
• Emily Ting
“Emily is a top-class junior barrister with an amazing ability to process masses of information and documents quickly. and extract the key points. She is also able to leverage her skills across a range of commercial litigation to great effect in competition law cases.”
Family and private client – Tier 3 Set
Denis Chang’s Chambers‘s members are active in both contentious and non-contentious family law matters, representing clients in administration and probate proceedings, will-related issues, and marital disputes, as well as child care mandates. Head of chambers Denis Chang SC, lauded as ’one of the most senior counsel practising in this area‘, often handles trusts, probate, and succession matters. With an ’excellent understanding of the law‘, Jeremy Chan has a focus on private client and chancery-related matters, especially those surrounding matrimonial finance, inheritance, and trusts. ’Undoubtedly strong in complex matrimonial finance‘, Isabel Tam is active in a range of family law cases, and is sought after for her expertise in constitutional issues and complex financial matters. Vivien Leung is another key member of the set, ’characterised by her blend of intellectual prowess, persuasive advocacy, and unwavering professionalism‘, and she regularly handles divorce cases with an international element.
Leading Silks
• Denis Chang SC
“Denis Chang SC is the doyen of the Hong Kong Bar, and has a formidable intellect the size and power of a universe. He is able to get to the depth and the crux of every single massive, complicated, technical case within a short time, and to come up with lethal, ingenious, out of the box points and arguments which would not even cross the minds of others.”
Leading Juniors
• Jeremy S.K. Chan
• Isabel Tam
“Isabel’s exceptional expertise in matrimonial finance law is matched by her strategic acumen. Her courtroom presence is both commanding and composed, she articulates complex legal concepts with clarity, tailoring her advocacy to resonate with judges and clients alike, and she is a formidable advocate in both litigation and advisory contexts.”
• Vivien Leung
“Vivien is a highly skilled barrister characterised by her blend of intellectual prowess, persuasive advocacy, and unwavering professionalism. She possesses sharp analytical skills, enabling her to unravel complex legal issues and construct compelling arguments, and her oratory skills shine in court, where she delivers clear, confident, and persuasive submissions tailored to the client’s needs.”
Labour and employment
Leading Juniors
• Simon Wong (Tier 1)
• Flora Lam (Tier 1)
“Flora is head and shoulder above barristers of the same seniority, both in terms of advocacy and advisory works. She shows maturity in handling complex cases, combining common sense with legal knowledge very well.”
Regulatory, investigations and crime
Leading Juniors
• Randy Shek
“Randy has strong advocacy skills and he is highly principled. He does not shun away from making his point for the client even in situations when the court’s displeasure is obvious.”
Rising Stars
• Andrew Lau
Construction and property
Leading Juniors
• Jeffrey Tam
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This article was first published on 20 November 2025.
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