“Jeffrey is a measured and thoughtful advocate.”
Chambers and Partners Greater China Region Guide 2025, Administrative & Public Law — Band 2
Chambers and Partners Greater China Region Guide 2025, Commercial Dispute Resolution — Band 4

“Jeffery is the counsel who also takes care of client for you. He addresses every client’s concerns and anxieties. He also thinks very practically for a solution in public law or civil cases. His advocacy at court is also very straight to the point and puts forward forceful arguments.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025, Administrative and public law — Leading Juniors, Tier 1

“Jeffrey is a very knowledgeable barrister.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025, Commercial Disputes — Leading Juniors

“Jeffrey is also very good with the client and is a person easy to work with.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025, Construction and property — Leading Juniors

“Jeffrey Tam of Denis Chang’s Chambers has a broad public law practice that spans issues relating to broadcasting, elections, police powers, housing policy and the National Security Law.”

“We handled a very high-profile case; he’s a rising star.”
Chambers and Partners Greater China Region Guide 2024, Administrative & Public Law — Juniors, Band 2

“Jeffrey Tam of Denis Chang’s Chambers stands out for his involvement in high-profile cases concerning public order issues and the activities of prominent politicians and business figures. He also operates a broad commercial practice, embracing, among other matters, shareholder and securities-related issues.”
Chambers and Partners Greater China Region Guide 2024, Commercial Dispute Resolution — Juniors, Band 4

“Jeffrey is very knowledgeable with good researching skills. He has good interpersonal skills, which enables him to deal efficiently with the client, and he is focused on his work and will also be approachable if there are any questions from the solicitors or the clients.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024, Commercial Disputes — Leading Juniors

“Jeffrey is a passionate and fearless advocate who always fights for clients in the most difficult and complicated cases. He always makes good judgement calls.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024, Administrative and Public Law — Leading Juniors, Tier 1

“He’s good in commercial and public law and is involved in many of biggest public law cases, either as junior or by himself. He’s very reliable.”

“I truly appreciate Mr. Tam’s assistance and representation on this matter. He has accurately addressed the concerns and issues raised by the court and has comforted the court with very detailed submissions and authorities.”
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2023: The Bar — Commercial Dispute Resolution & Administrative and Public Law

“Jeffrey is sharp, talented and well-prepared. He provides comprehensive and quality solutions.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023, Commercial Disputes — Leading Juniors

“Jeffrey is a very experienced public law barrister with a very good grasp of the law and practice in the area. He takes a realistic and measured approach to challenging cases.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023, Administrative and Public Law — Leading Juniors, Tier 1

Jeffrey Tam, FHKIArb, FCiArb, attended St. Anne’s College at the University of Oxford for a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) on a scholarship after reading law at the City University of Hong Kong.

• Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators

• Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

• BCL, Oxford University (2007)
• PCLL, LLB, City University of Hong Kong (2006)

• Middle Temple Advocacy Scholarship (2010)

• Bar Council Member (2019 – 2024)

• Member, Appointment Advisory Board, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (2023 – present)

• Committee Member, Patrick Yu Memorial Scholarship Committee (2020 – present)

• Committee Member, Standing Committee of Legal Aid Reform, Hong Kong Bar Association (2019 – present)

• Chairman, Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings) (2018 – 2024)

• Committee Member, Discipline Committee, Hong Kong Bar Association (2020 – present)

• Committee Member, Finance Committee, Hong Kong Bar Association (2020 – present)

• Adjudicator, Obscene Articles Tribunal (2012 – 2021)

• Member, Election Committee for electing the Chief Executive (Legal Subsector) (2012 – 2021)

• Alumni Manager, Po Leung Kuk Tang Yuk Tien College (2015 – 2019) (2023-Present)

• Committee Member, Committee on Civic Education, Hong Kong Bar Association (2015 – 2019)

• Part-time Tutor, University of Hong Kong (2009 – 2017) (2022- Present)

• Annotated Ordinances (Public Order Ordinance, Occupiers Liability Ordinance, Education Ordinance, Water Pollution Ordinance, Noise Pollution Ordinance)

Poon Ki Chi (潘麒智) v Poon Chuk Hung Jason (潘焯鴻) (No 2) [2025] 1 HKLRD 135
Contempt of court – civil contempt – breach of injunction order restraining publication of defamatory content – defendant less than conscientious in compliance – appropriate sentence in circumstances

Smart Edge Ltd (賜譽有限公司 ) v HG Property Investment HK Ltd (HG房地產投資香港有限公司) [2024] 5 HKLRD 378
Civil procedure – judgment – amendment – costs order – application to include certificate for two counsel due to accidental omission – whether “slip rule” applied – court not functus officio after order sealed – no manifest intention of court to grant certificate for two counsel

Radio Television Hong Kong Programme Staff Union v Communications Authority [2024] 4 HKLRD 647, [2024] 6 HKC 529
Communications Authority – decision concerning episode of satirical television programme, including upholding complaints – whether Generic Code of Practice on Television Programme Standards breached – proper construction of relevant provisions – whether Wednesbury unreasonable – whether union applicants had standing to mount constitutional challenge based on right to freedom of expression – application for judicial review partially successful at first instance – Authority’s appeal dismissed – applicant’s appeal allowed to limited extent

Wisdom Wealth Resources Investment Holding Group Ltd v Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd [2024] 3 HKLRD 803
Listing Review Committee of the Stock Exchange – review of decision by Listing Committee in disciplinary proceedings – whether failure to take into account material considerations – whether public sanctions imposed were disproportionate

Poon Ki Chi (潘麒智) v Poon Chuk Hung Jason (潘焯鴻) [2024] 2 HKLRD 851
Injunctions – interlocutory injunction prohibiting further publication of alleged defamatory statements – principles – special considerations to be taken into account in view of importance of free speech – whether statements unarguably defamatory – whether intention of repeating or republishing statements – terms and scope of injunction – injunction granted

HG PROPERTY INVESTMENT HK LTD v CHENG MEI HOLDINGS LTD (成美控股有限公司) (RECEIVERS AND MANAGERS APPOINTED) & ORS – [2024] 1 HKC 104
Civil Procedure — Actions — Consolidation — Alternatives to consolidation — Application for actions be tried at the same time — Application made before close of pleadings — Case management — Rules of the High Court (Cap 4A) O 4 r 9(1)

LEUNG SHUK LING AND OTHERS v. CORONER; Reported in: [2023] 4 HKLRD 264 (Lamma Island Ferry Collision)

SMART EDGE LTD v. HG PROPERTY INVESTMENT HK LTD [2023] HKCFI 1441 (Resist to Vacate Land Registration)

YOUSAF AKBAR v. THE REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT; Reported in: [2023] 2 HKLRD 269 (Medical Negligence related Judicial Review against Master’s Refusal of Legal Aid)

RE GRAND CARTEL SECURITIES CO LTD  [2022] HKCFI 743 (Application to deal with unclaimed financial assets)

Kwok Cheuk Kin and Another v Director of Lands and Others [2019] HKCFI 867 (Small House Policy JR)

HKSAR v Tai Yiu Ting and Others [2019] HKDC 450 (Occupying Central Trial)

MK v Government of HKSAR [2019] HKCFI 1089 (Civil Union JR, representing Pro-LGBT religious groups)

Tsang Kin Shing v Secretary for Justice [2019] HKCFI 900 (CY Leung UGL JR)

HKSAR v Yip Po Lam and Ors [2019] HKCFA 13

Lui Chi Hang, Henderick v Secretary for Justice and Another [2018] HKCFI 2657 (Colocation JR)

Cheung Tak Wing v Director of Administration [2018] 5 HKLRD 740 (Civic Square JR)

SJ v Leung Hiu Yeung (2018) 21 HKCFAR 421

Reduction of Sentence for demonstrators demonstrated outside LegCo Complex

Law Mei Mei v Airpport Authority and Another [2018] 4 HKLRD 312 (Luggage Gate JR)

ACROPOLIS LTD suing on behalf of itself and all other shareholders in AESO HOLDING LTD AND ANOTHER v. W&Q INVESTMENT LTD AND OTHERS [2018] HKCA 184

Successfully reverse the CFI’s decision to grant injunction to freeze a listed company

Fung Jing En v The Council of the University of Hong Kong

JR about the refusal to appoint Prof. Johannes Chan SC (Hon.) to become the PVC of HKU

Wong Tai Hoi v Au Nok Hin and Another [2018] 2 HKLRD 789

Represented the Respondent to resist the Applicant to challenge an election result by way of JR

Yau Wai Ching v CE of HKSAR (2017) 20 HKCFAR 390 (Yau Leung Oath Taking JR)

CE of HKSAR v President of the LegCo [2017] 4 HKLRD 115 (4DQ Oath Taking JR)

Hoh Han Keyet v Artimax Investment Ltd and Others (CACV 161/2016, CA, 3 March 2017)

The CA reiterated the proper approach in appealing against finding of facts

University of Hong Kong v Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Co Ltd [2016] 1 HKLRD 536, [2015] 6 HKC 677

Represented the Hong Kong Journalist Association in joining in to resist the interim injunction against the broadcasting of a leaked audio tape of HKU Council Meeting

Lam Kin Man v Leung Wai Kuen Edward (FAMV 11/2013, Appeal Committee of the CFA)

Election Petition arising from the winning candidate failed to obtain written consent from supporters named in election advertisements

Leung Chun Ying v Ho Chun Yan Albert (2013) 16 HKCFAR 735

Constitutionality of 7 days requirement in filing election petition and whether there can be extension of time to file election petititon

To Pui Kui v Ng Oi Che and Ors (FAMV41/2015, Appeal Committee of CFA)

Whether a non-party who had to pay for the adverse costs order against him can on that basis be joined in the substantive appeal

Chaing Lily v Secretary for Justice (2010) 13 HKCFAR 208

Whether the defendant has a right to jury trial and whether the defendant has a right to object Magistrates’ automatic transfer of the defendant to a district court in a criminal proceeding