Jeremy S.K. Chan and Vivien Leung Recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2026 as Leading Family & Divorce Law Barristers in Hong Kong
Denis Chang’s Chambers is delighted to announce that Jeremy S.K. Chan and Vivien Leung have been recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2026 as Leading Family & Divorce Law Barristers in Hong Kong.
The 2026 Doyle’s Guide features barristers practising in family, divorce, and matrimonial matters in the Hong Kong legal market, which were identified by family law solicitors and peers in Hong Kong for their expertise in these areas.
For more information about Doyle’s Guide: https://doylesguide.com/leading-family-divorce-law-barristers-hong-kong-2026/
Jeremy S.K. Chan
“Jeremy knows his stuff and does well on financial matters.”
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2026 – Family/Matrimonial: The Bar – Band 1
Jeremy is a leading Junior Counsel specialising in all areas of Family Law with a particular focus on the areas of Matrimonial Finance, Private Clients, Inheritance, Probate and Trusts.
Called to the Bar in 2000, Jeremy has forged a career as a “go-to Junior” for Family matters and is noted for his “tough and very thorough” advocacy, he is “one of the top three Juniors in the field” and is considered to be “one of the most prominent Counsel here” in Hong Kong.
Jeremy is particularly noted for being “very numerate” and “with a good commercial sense” which “equip him particularly well in tackling high-value or financially complex cases”. Jeremy’s flourishing career has seen him be involved in the largest family disputes in Hong Kong, and he often represents clients within the Court of Appeal, often not associated with family proceedings.
Relevant to the issues discussed in this article, Jeremy represented the husband respondent in ML v YK (2010) 13 HKCFAR 796, a case involving a PRC divorce and in which the Court of Final Appeal in obiter dicta commented on the need for introduction of legislation enabling Hong Kong to provide, in appropriate cases, for ancillary relief in respect of marriages dissolved outside Hong Kong, ultimately leading to the enactment of Part IIA of the ) Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap. 192).
More details can be found in Jeremy’s Profile.
Vivien Leung
“Vivien has already earned a reputation for her razor-sharp advocacy, meticulous preparation and an uncanny ability to connect with witnesses. She combines intellect and passion inspiring confidence.”
“She’s a great listener and definitely very hard-working. She delivers well and handles clients well. She’s also quite flexible when it comes to fees.”
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region 2026, Family/Matrimonial: The Bar— Band 1
Vivien was acknowledged by Chambers and Partners (2026) as a “Band 1” practitioner in Family/Matrimonial Law, and was also recognised by the Legal 500 (Asia-Pacific 2025) as a “Rising Star” in Family and Private Client practice areas.
Vivien advises on all aspects of matrimonial finance and children’s matters and has particular experience in handling divorce cases with a cross-border or international element.
Find out more from Vivien’s profile.
This article was first published on 24 March 2026.
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