Pro Bono HK Training Session on Judicial Review in Hong Kong

On September 28, 2023, Pro Bono HK hosted a training session on Judicial Review in Hong Kong. The training session was conducted by our chambers’ member, Isabel Tam.

Isabel provided the clinic volunteers and interns of Pro Bono HK with practical knowledge about the grounds, remedies, and procedural aspects of applying for Judicial Review. The session also gave guidance on pro bono representation, and discussed facilitation of access to the legal aid regime.

Our members are delighted to take part in events like this, promoting access to justice and furthering our support for the young generation of lawyers. We look forward to similar events in the future where we can once again offer knowledge sharing and engage with the legal community.

 

Isabel Tam Isabel is a Bar Scholar who graduated with a first class LLB and with distinction in her LLM. She also has an MA in competition law with distinction in the examination component, and was seconded to the Competition Commission. Called to the Bar in 2013, Isabel practises in a wide range of areas, with an emphasis on public law, building management and property law, family law, commercial law and regulatory matters. Her experience in family law includes: children matters, ancillary relief, anti-suit injunction, and harassment-related proceedings. Recent highlights of Isabel’s experience include AA v BB [2021] HKCFI 1401, which has been hailed as a landmark victory for the LGBTQ community, granting parental rights to a separated same-sex couple who had co-parented children during their relationship. Isabel appeared for the Respondent, the non-biological mother within the same-sex relationship, and secured parental rights for her including guardianship and joint custody. Visit Isabel’s profile for more details.

 

This article was first published on 18 October 2023.

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