This silk is regularly identified as one of Hong Kong’s pre-eminent construction practitioners, whether acting as courtroom advocate, arbitration counsel or arbitrator, one interviewee describing him as a “top operator,” while another calls him “very well respected in his field.” He is also noted for his expert handling of professional negligence and employment-related claims.

Des Voeux Chambers remains a leading set in the area of construction and property. Members of the chambers are regularly instructed in a broad range of matters.

‘Des Voeux has a group of young barristers who are keen and eager to impress in terms of the quality of their work. They are highly diligent and easy to work with.’

‘Des Voeux Chambers is certainly the leading set, providing a wide spectrum of construction-specialised counsel.’

‘Strong members in construction and property; undoubtedly the leading set in this area.’

A silk is praised as “one of the best, if not the leading, construction counsel in Hong Kong” and is notable for his expertise in construction litigation and arbitration.

A junior has similarly maintained his strong reputation in construction disputes; 2023 saw him undertake numerous challenging matters.

‘A sought-after junior practitioner in the construction space.’

Another junior is praised for acting regularly in highly-complex infrastructure and construction disputes. Source commend ‘Kaiser’s attention to detail is evident in his submissions and legal research work. He is both reliable and responsive.’

He is identified “as one of Hong Kong’s pre-eminent construction practitioners, whether acting as courtroom advocate, arbitration counsel or arbitrator”, He is commended as a “top operator”.

‘He is well-versed in advising on claims brought against construction professionals, e.g. building surveyors and architects. ‘An outstanding counsel who is easy to work with.’

He is kept busy handling high-value, complex construction disputes arising from prominent projects in Hong Kong. ‘He is a sought-after junior practitioner in the construction space.’

‘He is ferociously clever, and a solid and sensible advocate.’

‘a very diligent and detail-oriented counsel‘

He is a very hard-working, pragmatic and approachable junior barrister. He has a meticulous eye and is extremely responsive.’

This silk is “one of the best names for construction law” and is “very sought after as a construction silk and arbitrator.” He is described as “succinct, intelligent and very hard-working,” and “he is very easy to work with and has a pragmatic and sensible approach.”

“A busy practitioner, with a strong practice, and a great guy, too.”

“Succinct, intelligent, hard-working and easy to work with.”

“A true gentleman and very experienced in international arbitration.”

A veteran construction specialist, [this silk] is equally at home in litigation or arbitration proceedings, and active as both counsel and arbitrator in the latter context. He is described as “a true construction lawyer and one of the best in Hong Kong,” while some clients refer to him as “our favourite counsel, always at the top of our list, very hands-on and so detailed and thorough that he doesn’t need a junior.”

Described as “one of the most prominent construction Silks in HK”, “the complete package,” and “every kind of well prepared,” this DVC construction specialist canvasses praise for “a catalogue of desirable qualities: practical, pragmatic, very user-friendly, low maintenance and willing roll up his sleeves.”

DVC houses “specialist construction silks, renowned for their stamina in big cases that last a long time” and they are known to take a “common-sense, extremely user-friendly” approach that “helps turn complicated matters into simple ones.”