Ms. Liu Yiu Chu

Founder

Ms. Liu Yiu Chu was well known for her energetic contribution to the modernisation of China and to the political development of Hong Kong prior to the handover of the territory in 1997. She was one of the first group of Attesting Officers appointed by the PRC Government. She was appointed a member of the National People's Congress in 1988, helped draft the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and was an Advisor on Hong Kong Affairs. Although Ms Liu passed away on 30th March 1997, her effort and professionalism continue to invigorate the firm.

Mr. Christopher Chan

Founder

Mr. Christopher Chan is now retired. Before retirement, he had left the firm and had been Registrar of the High Court of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Mr. Lam Hon Mo

Founder

Mr. Lam Hon Mo was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 1975, in England and Wales in 1977, and in Australia in 1982. Mr Lam has rendered public service in both Hong Kong and China. In the past years, he served as president of Po Leung Kuk, director of Hong Kong Junior Chamber of Commerce, and executive member of The Lions Club. He is also a China-appointed Attesting Officer, a Notary Public and a Member of the Consultative Committee (Zuhai) of the PRC.

Ms. Alice W.S. Woo

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B. (Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1980)
• China Attesting Officer (2003)
• Civil Celebrant of Marriage (2006)

Practice Areas:

• Commercial
• Matrimonial & Family
• Intellectual Property
• Tenancy
• China Attestation Service

Experience:

• Experience in complicated commercial litigation
• Experience in handling complicated family dispute
• Experience in handling copyright, trademark and/or patent disputes
• Acting for most of the major banks in Hong Kong on tenancy related matters and landed transaction
• Acting for many China-oriented companies on tenancy matters and commercial transactions
• Vast experience in handling tenancy related transactions and civil litigation

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• School Manager of St. Antonius Girls’ College
• School Supervisor of Valtorta College
• School Manager of Leung Shek Chee College
• Founding Member of Hong Kong Professional and Senior Executives Association
• Committee member and Honorary Advisor of Association of China Trend Studies (HK)

Mr. Ng Kin Yuen

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B.(Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• M.A., The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1985)
• Solicitor of England and Wales (1989)
• Barrister and Solicitor of A.C.T., Australia (1989)
• Advocate and Solicitor of Singapore (1994)
• Civil Celebrant of Marriages (2007)

Practice Areas:

• Probate and trust
• Employment law
• Litigation
• Conveyancing

Experience:

• Extensive experience in probate applications and administration of estates
• Advising trust corporations on trust matters
• Broad experience in civil litigation, especially in contested probate litigation, personal injuries and employment disputes
• Handling conveyancing and property transactions

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• Chairman of Appeal Tribunal Panel, Buildings Ordinance (2009-2015)
• Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel (2011-2017)
• Member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal (2013-2017)
• Member of the Probate Committee, the Law Society of Hong Kong
• Legal adviser to a number of workers’ organizations and charitable bodies

Mr. Allen S.K. Lam

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• B. Soc. Sc.(Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• LL.B.(Hons.), University of London
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1991)
• Solicitor of England and Wales (1994)
• Civil Celebrant of Marriages (2007)

Practice Areas:

• Employees’ Compensation and personal injury litigation
• General civil and criminal litigation
• Employment law
• Conveyancing

Experience:

• Worked in Labour Relations Division and Local Employment Services Division of the Labour Department before joining the legal profession
• Extensive experience in employees’ compensation and personal injury claims arising from industrial and traffic accidents
• Broad experience in general civil and criminal litigation
• Advising on employment law and handling employment disputes and claims including Labour Tribunal appeals
• Handling conveyancing and tenancy transactions

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• Member of Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel (2011-2017)
• Legal adviser of workers’ organization and patient’s associations

Mr. Patrick C.Y. Wong

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• B. Soc. Sc., The University of Hong Kong (1981)
• LL.B, University of Buckingham (1989)
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1992)
• Solicitor of England and Wales (1996)

Practice Areas:

• Merger and acquisition, corporate restructuring and corporate services
• Contentious company matters, including shareholders’ dispute, protection of minority interest and derivative action
• Insolvency and financial restructuring matters including bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings, restructuring, post-liquidation related actions and investigations
• Civil litigation and dispute resolution, including general commercial dispute, contractual dispute etc.
• Non-contentious commercial matters, including advising on corporate compliance, commercial contracts drafting etc.
• Intellectual Property
• Building Management

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• Legal advisor of Junior Chamber International Hong Kong
• Legal advisor of Hong Kong Paediatric Rheumatism Association
• Director of The Tsinforn C. Wong Memorial Scholarship
• Vice-Chairman of Hong Kong Anti-Doping Appeal Panel

Mr. Vernon Y.H. Pang

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B. (Hons.),The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1995)
• Civil Celebrant of Marriages (2006)
• China Appointed Attesting Officer (2012)

Practice Areas:

• Conveyancing
• Tenancy
• Civil & Criminal Litigation
• Wills & Probate
• Matrimonial & Family
• China Attestation Services

Experience:

• Conveyancing and Property : sale and purchase of residential, commercial and industrial properties in Hong Kong ; mortgages and tenancies
• Civil & Criminal Litigation : conducting civil and criminal litigation procedures
• Wills & Probate : will drafting; application for Letters of Administration and Probate; administration and distribution of the estate
• Matrimonial & Family: preparation of separation deeds; application for divorce and ancillary relief
• Chinese Notarial Services : preparing and notarizing various documents for use in The People’s Republic of China

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• Legal Adviser of Hong Kong Lok Wah Taekwondo Club

Mr. Anthony O.T. Lee

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• B Sc.in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1995)
• LLB, Manchester Metropolitan University (2003)
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2004)

Practice Areas:

• General Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Personal Injuries Litigation
• Probate
• Family
• Bankruptcy and Individual Voluntary Arrangement
• Applications under Part II of Mental Health Ordinance
• Employment disputes
• Criminal Litigation including legal visit service

Experience:

• General Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution, including commercial disputes, contractual disputes, land disputes (e.g. adverse possession), landlord-tenant disputes, nuisance and water seepage etc.
• Personal Injuries Litigation
• Probate applications and administration of estates; and contested probate litigation
• Family and Matrimonial Matters, including divorce, separation arrangements, financial provisions and custody; and claims under Guardianship of Minors Ordinance
• Bankruptcy and Individual Voluntary Arrangement
• Applications under Part II of Mental Health Ordinance
• Employment disputes
• Criminal Litigation including legal visit service

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Mr. Michael C.W. Ng

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• BSW, The University of Hong Kong
• LL.B, University of London
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2009)

Practice Areas:

• Company and Corporate Matters
• General Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Building Management
• Family and Matrimonial Matters
• Criminal Litigation
• Personal Injuries Litigation
• Non-contentious Commercial Matters

Experience:

• Contentious Company and Corporate Matters, including shareholders’ dispute, protection of minority interest, derivative action, post-liquidation or related investigations & actions etc.
• General Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution, including general commercial dispute, contractual dispute, landlord-tenant dispute etc.
• Building Management
• Family and Matrimonial Matters, including divorce, separation arrangements, financial provisions and custody, etc.
• Criminal Litigation including legal visit service
• Personal Injuries Litigation
• Non-contentious Commercial Matters, including advising on corporate compliance, commercial contracts drafting etc.

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Ms. Cathy W.C. Cheng

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B.(Hons.),The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2009)

Practice Areas:

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Commercial and Corporate

Experience:

• Practising on a wide range of civil litigation, especially acting for insurance company, insured party and victim in employees compensation and personal injury claims
• Experience in handling contentious and non-contentious divorce, custody and maintenance matters and handling enforcement and variation of relevant court orders
• Handling corporate and commercial transactions including joint ventures and shareholders' agreements, agency agreements, distribution agreements, and general commercial contracts

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Ms. Ellen K.M. Ho

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B. (Hons.),University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
• HKIAC Accredited General Mediator (2013)
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2015)

Practice Areas:

• Conveyancing
• Wills & Probate
• Matrimonial & Family
• Personal Injuries Litigation

Experience:

• Conveyancing and Property : sale and purchase of residential, commercial and industrial properties in Hong Kong ; mortgages and tenancies
• Wills & Probate : will drafting; application for Letters of Administration and Probate; administration and distribution of the estate
• Matrimonial & Family: preparation of separation deeds for non-contentious divorce proceedings; application for divorce and ancillary relief
• Personal Injuries Litigation: represented domestic insurers in dealing with and defending claims involving Employees’ Compensation, Motor vehicle, and Third Party Liability claims; acted for individuals and legally aided clients in personal injury and Employees’ Compensation cases
• Civil & Criminal Litigation: conducting civil and criminal litigation procedures

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Ms. Queenie S.F. Lau

Partner

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B.(Hons.), University of Manchester, UK
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2015)

Practice Areas:

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Matrimonial
• Wills and Probate

Experience:

• Practising on a wide range of litigation work, including contractual dispute, loan recovery and property-related litigation such as tenancy dispute, mortgage action and adverse possession
• Handling divorce, custody and ancillary relief matters
• Advising on contentious and non-contentious probate matters and handling administration actions
• Wills drafting

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Mr. Lam Hon Mo

Consultant

Mr. Lam Hon Mo was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 1975, in England and Wales in 1977, and in Australia in 1982. Mr Lam has rendered public service in both Hong Kong and China. In the past years, he served as president of Po Leung Kuk, director of Hong Kong Junior Chamber of Commerce, and executive member of The Lions Club. He is also a China-appointed Attesting Officer, a Notary Public and a Member of the Consultative Committee (Zuhai) of the PRC.

Contact : fred@lcl-law.com.hk

Mr. Reece Y.B. Lau

Consultant

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B.(Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1980)
• Solicitor of England and Wales (1984)
• Notary Public (1990)

Practice Areas:

• Litigation
• Notarial Services
• Conveyancing

Experience:

• Extensive experience in civil and criminal litigation
• Notarial Services, particularly relating to commercial documents
• Handling conveyancing and property transactions

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Mr. Francis Cheung

Consultant

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B (London)
• LL.M (Ottawa)
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Judicature of England & Wales (1976)
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong (1977)
• Barrister of the High Court of Australia (1989)
• Notary Public
• China-Appointed Attesting Officer
• Civil Celebrant of Marriages

Practice Areas:

• Criminal law, law drafting, probate, wills, tenancy and commercial law, China and Notarial Services

Experience:

• Working in then Attorney General’s Chambers (now known as Department of Justice) in both Prosecution and Law Drafting Divisions; leading the Bilingual Legislation Programme of the A.G. Chambers

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Mr. Kwan Ka Po

Consultant

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) (B. Soc. Sc. (Hons)), the Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Master of Laws in Chinese and Comparative Law (LLM), the City University of Hong Kong
• Master of Laws (LLM), Renmin University of China
• Postgraduate Diploma in Family Mediation, the University of Hong Kong Professional and Continuing Education
• Solicitor of England & Wales (1979)
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1980)
• Advocate & Solicitor of Singapore (1995)
• Notary Public (1997)
• Solicitor of Ireland (1997)
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of England (FCIArb) (1997)
• Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (FHKIArb) (1997)
• Hong Kong Mediation Council of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Accredited General Mediator (2003)
• Hong Kong Mediation Council of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Accredited Family Mediator (2003)
• China-Appointed Attesting Officer (2003)
• Civil Celebrant of Marriages (2006)
• Arbitrator, Huizhou Arbitration Committee (2012)

Practice Areas:

• Notarial Services
• China Mainland Attestation Services
• Conveyancing
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Practice
• Matrimonial
• Wills & Probate
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Celebration of marriage

Experience:

• Notarial Services: preparing and attesting declarations, affirmations or affidavits, powers of attorneys, conveyancing documents and commercial and other business documents for use overseas, witnessing the making of statutory declarations, affirmations or affidavits for use overseas
• China Attestation Services: handling notarisiation of legal acts, facts or documents of legal significance which occurred in Hong Kong for use in Mainland China, preparing and attesting documents required for commercial activities in Mainland China (such as the certification of companies’ registration and resolutions of the board of directors or shareholders), documents for Hong Kong residents for the purposes of marriages, divorces or inheriting estate in Mainland China and documents required for arbitration and litigation in Mainland China
• Conveyancing: handling sale and purchase of commercial, industrial and residential properties
• Civil Litigation: handling a wide range of commercial litigation including contractual disputes and commercial disputes
• Commercial Practice: preparing and negotiating commercial and trading transactions
• Matrimonial: handling divorce proceedings involving issues of custody of children and ancillary reliefs
• Wills & Probate: handling probate application and estate matters
• Arbitration and Mediation: advising and handling arbitrations and mediations on commercial and family disputes

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• Member, Standing Committee on Agency Development and Partnership of Hong Kong Council of Social Service (2005-2006)
• Member, Notaries Public Disciplinary Tribunal Panel (2007-2013)
• Member, Disciplinary Committee Panel of the Social Workers Registration Board (2014-2017)

Ms. Amy Y.F. Chan

Consultant

Education and Qualifications:

• B.A. (Hons) LAW The University of Warwick (U.K.)
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1994)
• Civil Celebrant of Marriages (2011)

Practice Areas:

• Conveyancing
• Wills & Probate
• Matrimonial & Family

Experience:

• Conveyancing: sale and purchase of residential, commercial and industrial properties in Hong Kong; mortgages and tenancies
• Wills & Probate: will drafting; application for Probate and Letters of Administration and matters relating to the distribution of estate
• Matrimonial & Family: preparation of separation deeds; application for divorce, ancillary relief and custody

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Mr. Derek T.S. Lam

Consultant

Education and Qualifications:

• B Eng.in Electrical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
• M Eng. In Computer Science, University of Southern California
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1998)

Practice Areas:

• Intellectual Property and Technology with emphasis on patents
• Technology-related transactions and disputes

Experience:

• Trademark registration and patent applications
• Agreements for Intellectual property and technology-related transactions (e.g. license and assignment)
• Copyright, Trademark and/or Patent disputes

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Mr. Yip Yam Hung

Consultant

Education and Qualifications:

• The Associate Examinations of the Institute of Legal Executives (U.K.) (1976).
• The Qualifying Examinations of the Law Society (1982).
• P.D.LL (PRC), Shenzhen University (2004)

Practice Areas:

• Conveyancing (2011 to date)

Experience:

• Conveyancing
• Civil and criminal litigation including admiralty proceedings and hire purchase and leasing recovery
• Matrimonial matters
• Probate and administration

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Mr. Franky K.W. Wong

Consultant

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B. (Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (1989)

Practice Areas:

• Conveyancing
• Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment
• Tenancy
• Bank Security Documentation

Experience:

• Extensive experience in handling conveyancing and tenancy matters and disputes. Extensive experience in acting for government and private clients in public and private tender of high value landed properties.
• Advising and handling building management matters and disputes.
• Advising and acting for private clients in Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment and Resumption.
• Advising and acting for banks and financial institution in preparing security documentation in property related lending transactions

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• Member of The Hong Kong Conveyancing and Property Law Association Limited

Ms. So Ka Man

Consultant

Education and Qualifications:

• HKMAAL accredited mediator
• Juris Doctor
• Master of Science in IT education [Distinction]

Practice Areas:

• Conveyancing
• Criminal litigation
• Family law

Experience:

• Joined Liu, Chan Lam as a consultant in December 2012

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• A member of Country and Marine Parks Board of AFCD (1st September 2013 - 31st August 2015)

Mr. Ho Chuen Hei

Assistant Solicitor

Education and Qualifications:

• B. A., The University of Hong Kong
• LL.B., University of London
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2011)

Practice Areas:

• Contentious Company and Corporate Matters
• General Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Non-contentious Commercial Matters
• Insolvency
• Banking
• Intellectual Property

Experience:

• Contentious Company and Corporate Matters, including shareholders’ dispute, post-liquidation or related investigations & actions etc.
• General Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution, including general commercial dispute, contractual dispute, landlord-tenant dispute etc.
• Non-contentious Commercial Matters, including advising on corporate compliance, commercial contracts drafting, mergers and acquisitions etc.
• Insolvency Matters, including advising on trustees in bankruptcy and liquidators etc.
• Banking Matters, including handling relevant litigation and contentious matters and advising on compliance and regulatory matters etc.
• Intellectual Property Mattes, including registration and protection of trade marks, patents and designs and protection of copyright etc.

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Ms. Winnie W.S. Lo

Assistant Solicitor

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Science (The Chinese University of Hong Kong with Honours)
• Bachelor of Laws (University of Bristol, United Kingdom with Honours)
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2010)

Practice Areas:

• General Civil Litigation.
• Personal Injuries Litigation
• Employment matters
• Matrimonial and Family

Experience:

• General Civil Litigation, including general contractual disputes, landlord-tenant disputes etc.
• Personal Injuries Litigation
• Employment matters, including employees’ compensation claims, labour tribunal appeal, employment disputes etc.
• Matrimonial and Family matters, including divorce, financial and custody disputes, separation agreement etc.

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Public Services:

• Panel member of Personal Injuries Practitioners Helpline by The Law Society of Hong Kong

Mr. Ng Yan Kit

Assistant Solicitor

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B.(Hons.), City University of Hong Kong
• LL.M., University College London, United Kingdom
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2013)

Practice Areas:

• General Civil & Criminal Litigation
• Personal injuries litigation
• Matrimonial & Family
• Wills & Probate
• Conveyancing
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Experience:

• General Civil & Criminal Litigation : conducting civil and criminal litigation procedures
• Personal Injuries Litigation: acted for individuals and legally aided clients in personal injury and Employees’ Compensation cases
• Matrimonial & Family: handling divorce petitions, applications for ancillary relief and custody; handling petition for nullity
• Wills & Probate : will drafting; application for Letters of Administration and Probate; administration and distribution of the estate
• Conveyancing and Property : sale and purchase of residential, commercial and industrial properties in Hong Kong ; mortgages
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy: handling creditor’s and debtor’s petitions for bankruptcy; application for annulment of bankruptcy order

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Mr. Anson M.H. Wong

Assistant Solicitor

Education and Qualifications:

• BSS (GL) (Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• LL.B.(Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2019)

Practice Areas:

• Personal injuries litigation
• General civil litigation
• Family and Matrimonial Matters

Experience:

• acting for victim and insurer in personal injuries and employees’ compensation claims
• handling a wide range of litigation work, including contractual disputes, loan recoveries and property-related litigation such as tenancy disputes, mortgagee actions
• handling matrimonial and family matters, including divorce, financial and custody disputes

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Ms. Tina Y.T. Li

Assistant Solicitor

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B.(Hons.), University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2019)

Practice Areas:

• Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Commercial and Company Matters
• Family and Matrimonial Matters
• Personal Injuries Litigation

Experience:

• Handling civil litigation including shareholders’ disputes, post-liquidation or related investigations & actions, tenancy disputes and contractual disputes
• Handling commercial and company matters, including corporate compliance and review of commercial contracts
• Handling matrimonial and family matters, including divorce, financial and custody disputes
• Acting for insurer and victim in personal injuries and employees’ compensation claims

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English

Ms. Tiffany H.K. Hui

Assistant Solicitor

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B.(Hons.), London School of Economics and Social Sciences
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2019)

Practice Areas:

• General Civil Litigation & Mediation
• Matrimonial & Family
• Wills & Probate
• Conveyancing
• Landlord & Tenancy
• Intellectual Property

Experience:

• Handling civil litigation including shareholders’ disputes, post-liquidation or related investigations & actions, tenancy disputes and contractual disputes
• Handling commercial and company matters, including corporate compliance and review of commercial contracts
• Handling matrimonial and family matters, including divorce, financial and custody disputes
• Acting for insurer and victim in personal injuries and employees’ compensation claims

Languages:

• English
• French
• German

Ms. Evelyn Y.N. Wong

Assistant Solicitor

Education and Qualifications:

• LL.B.(Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong (2020)

Practice Areas:

• Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Commercial and Company Matters
• Family and Matrimonial Matters
• Personal Injuries Litigation

Experience:

• Handling civil litigation including shareholders’ disputes, post-liquidation or related investigations & actions, tenancy disputes, contractual disputes and mortgagee actions
• Handling commercial and company matters, including corporate compliance, review of commercial contracts and acquisition of shares
• Handling matrimonial and family matters, including divorce, financial and custody disputes
• Acting for insurance company, insured party and victim in employees’ compensation and personal injury claims

Languages:

• Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• English