“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 Tam of Denis Chang’s Chambers stands out in the opinion of several interviewees as a barrister who is ‘very sound and reliable in the public law area’ generally and ‘very knowledgeable with regard to judicial review cases’ – where he ‘very often acts for applicants’ – in particular. Noted 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 & Partners Greater China Region 2022 — Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar (Spotlight Table)

“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 is a very reliable junior. He has good analytical abilities and is very knowledgeable in public law matters.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2022, Administrative and Public Law — Leading Juniors

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 – present)

• 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 – present)

• 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)

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