Carter Chim has Joined Matrix Chambers as a Member
Chambers is delighted to share that Carter Chim, our recognised leading specialist in competition law in Hong Kong, has joined Matrix Chambers in their London office as of 1 March 2025. Carter will maintain his Hong Kong practice focusing on competition law as a tenant at Denis Chang’s Chambers.
Matrix Chambers is a leading set known for its forward-thinking approach and expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including competition law, human rights, and public international law. Members of Matrix have advised and represented clients in a large number of proceedings that involve EU and Competition law in the UK courts and tribunals.
Denis Chang’s Chambers houses members qualified to practise in jurisdictions beyond Hong Kong. Our members often collaborate with international colleagues on arbitration and litigation matters. For more information about our members’ work in other jurisdictions, please visit: https://dcc.law/
Carter Chim
“Carter is a leading specialist in competition law in Hong Kong and is known for his deep legal knowledge in EU and Hong Kong competition law. He is a very collaborative and effective communicator, he gives pragmatic advice that addresses commercial realities and client sensitivities, and his persuasive style and ability to distill complex legal concepts into accessible language make him a compelling advocate.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025, Competition — Leading Juniors
Carter has been recognised by The Legal 500 (Legalease) as a Leading Junior (Tier 1) in Competition Law for five consecutive years (i.e. 2021 to 2025).
Carter has acted in a number of landmark constitutional and administrative law cases before the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal, including Secretary for Justice v Leung Kwok Hung [2021] HKCFA 32 (concerning the scope of parliamentary privilege enjoyed by a member of the Legislative Council in the course of proceedings).
General civil matters form a core part of Carter’s practice. Matters which he is regularly instructed to handle include winding up petitions (for the successful petitioner in Re Yuan Tong Global Financial Group Ltd [2021] HKCFI 1534), water leakage cases, property disputes, discrimination cases, and more.
Carter currently teaches Civil Procedures and Clinical Legal Education at The University of Hong Kong.
Visit Carter’s profile for more information.
This article was first published on 3 March 2025.
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