• Justice of the Peace
• Deputy Judge of Court of First Instance, December 2008 onwards and time to time Chairman, Town Planning Appeal Board Panel
• Chairman, Barristers’ Disciplinary Tribunal
• Chairman, Telecommunications (Competition Provisions) Appeal Board Deputy Chairman, Administrative Appeals Board
• Member, HKIAC’s List of Arbitrators
• Member, Higher Rights Assessment Board (July 2016 to June 2022)
• Bar Council Member (1999-2002), Hong Kong Bar Association
• Governor of Marlborough College Malaysia, Iskandar, Malaysia (2012 to date)

Commercial and Company litigation

• ADS v. Wheelock Marden & Others (2000) 3 HKCFAR 70, [2001] 2 BCLC 324. The leading Hong Kong authority on fraudulent trading under s.275 Companies Ordinance, and on misrepresentation. Appeared with David Oliver Q.C., following C.A.’s decision ([1998] 3 HKC 153) where I appeared with Robert Ribeiro S.C. (as he then was). And was Junior to Robert Kotewall S.C. at trial which lasted 14 months.
• Re Wong To Yick Wood Lock Ointment Ltd [2003] 1 HKC 484 (C.A.). A leading authority in shareholders’ disputes seeking winding-up and alternative remedy for unfairly prejudicial conduct, and striking out a winding up prayer.
• Manufacturers Life Insurance of Canada v. Harvest Hero International Ltd & Others [2002] 1 HKLRD 828 (C.A.). A leading case on Norwich Pharmacal relief in Hong Kong in aid of potential foreign proceedings.
• AXA Versicherung AG v. Hong Kong Housing Authority FAMV 3/2006, 1 March 2006. Appeared in Court of Final Appeal to successfully obtain leave to appeal on question of great general or public importance: whether a claim against a foreign insurer, solely for costs, is within O.11 R1(1)(c) for service out of jurisdiction on a necessary or proper party. Appeared with Michael Thomas S.C. Appeared in C.A. [2006] 1 HLRD 316, and High Court [2005] 1 HKLRD 801.
• New World Harbourview Hotel Co. Ltd. v. ACE Insurance Ltd (2012) 15 HKCFAR 120. A leading Court of Final Appeal authority on the interpretation of business insurance policies, involving claims for business interruption losses resulting from the SARS outbreak. Appeared with Benjamin Yu SC. Also appeared in C.A. [2010] 5 HKLRD 133, and High Court [2010] 2 HKLRD 744.
• Re Asia Television Limited [2015] 1 HKLRD 607. Acted for minority shareholder in well publicised unfair prejudice petition under s.168A Companies Ordinance concerning proper corporate practice and requirements of free television station licence. Obtained exceptional relief whereby majority shareholders were ordered to sell majority stake.
• Shih Hua Investment Co Ltd v. Zhang Aidong [2017] 3 HKC 393 Acted for 50% shareholder on petition on unfair prejudice and just and equitable winding up. Obtained exceptional interim relief, to reconstitute board of directors with independent professionals.
• China NPL Holdings v. Mo Haidan [2021] 1 HKLRD 344 (C.A.). Concerning mareva injunction in aid of PRC judgment with general stay of enforcement in PRC.

Tax litigation

• Arrowtown Assets Ltd v. Collector of Stamp Revenue (2003) 3 HKCFAR 517. The leading Hong Kong authority on the interpretation of tax statutes, the Ramsay doctrine of fiscal nullity, and stamp duty relief for intergroup transfers under s.45 Stamp Duty Ordinance. Appeared with David Goldberg Q.C.
• C.I.R. v. Kwong Mile Services Ltd (2004) 7 HKCFAR 275. A leading authority on source of profits under s.14 Inland Revenue Ordinance. Appeared with Robert Kotewall S.C.
• C.I.R. v. Datatronic [2009] 4 HKLRD 675 (C.A.). A leading case involving manufacturing profits unders.14 Inland Revenue Ordinance.
• C.I.R. v. Wardley Investment Services Ltd. [1992] 3 HKTC 703 (C.A.). An important source of profits authority on commissions paid by overseas brokers to investment advisers.

International and commercial arbitration

• Acting for global Hong Kong conglomerate claiming substantial damages of over RMB 570 million for breach of Distribution Agreement for pharmaceuticals in the PRC.
• Acting for leading Hong Kong property conglomerate on sale and valuation of Hong Kong waterfront hotel of international renown.
• Acting in several arbitrations on the international sale of goods, and commodities.

Chancery and Mental Capacity Litigation

• Re Estate of Au Kong Tim (No. 3) [2018] 2 HKLRD 864 (C.A.), [2017] 4 HKLRD 284. Appeared in 3 weeks probate trial to successfully propound will of testator aged 92, with large estate. Established due execution by assisted or guided hand, testamentary capacity, and knowledge and approval. Appeal allowed by C.A. concerning testamentary capacity on grounds not raised by Plaintiffs. Application for leave to appeal declined by C.F.A. with important judgment concerning evidence and proof of testamentary capacity : [2018] HKCFA 61.
• Re LMSP, HCMH 48/2007. Acting for professional Committee on various issues including  potential statutory will, obtaining information and documents relating to MIP’s assets in the PRC, and potential legal action on MIP’s behalf against family members. Obtained court sanction for approval of compromise of commercial litigation concerning MIP.
• Re BKR [2015] 4 SLR 81 (C.A.). The leading Singapore authority on elder abuse by exercise of undue influence over those with mental impairment, triggering the Court’s Mental Capacity jurisdiction. Worked with London Queen’s Counsel and Singapore Senior Counsel on preparing Submissions for the Singapore CA, including the assessment of divergent expert medical evidence; the appointment of Deputies, concerning a MIP’s property and affairs; and successfully obtaining indemnity costs.

• Contributing Editor, Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong Vol. 46 Taxation and Revenue (2nd Edition, 2016 Reissue)
• Consultant Editor, Lexis Practice Guidance – Hong Kong Taxation
• Contributing Editor, Hong Kong Civil Procedure

Administrative Review, Statutory Tribunals, Arbitration as counsel, Arbitration as arbitrator, Bankers’ Duties, Contract, Conflict of Laws, Equity, Tort, Unjust Enrichment, Insurance Law, Sale of Goods, Derivative Action, Unfair Prejudice Petition, Bankruptcy, Winding-Up, Breach of Confidence, Employment, Restraint of Trade, Committees, Town Planning Appeals, Disciplinary Proceedings, Solicitors’ Negligence, Trusts, Wills, Probate and Administration of Estates, Asset Tracing, Bankers’ Books Orders, Discovery, Injunction, Norwich Pharmacal Orders, Adverse Possession, Building Management, Landlord & Tenants Disputes