Raymond Chu

Call
2014 (Enrolled as solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of Australia (Vic))
2013 (Hong Kong)
2011 (Enrolled as solicitor and barrister of the New Zealand High Court)
Professional Qualifications
2017 (Associate of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators)
2011 (LEADR Accredited Mediator, AUS & NZ)
Contact
Secretary: Ms. Suki Wong
[email protected]
Raymond commenced full practice at the Hong Kong Bar in 2013, having completed his pupillage under Mr. Paul Shieh S.C., Mr. Bernard Man S.C., Mr. Edwin Choy S.C., Mr. Eugene Yim (now Eugene Yim S.C.), and Mr. Steven Kwan.
He maintains a broad civil practice, accepting instructions across a wide range of matters, including contract, land, probate, family, equitable remedies, professional liability, and commercial disputes. He regularly acts and advises on applications under the Mental Health Ordinance and related matters concerning mental capacity. He also regularly advises on and handles matters involving listed companies, including those relating to directors’ duties and shareholders’ rights.
Raymond has a particular focus on strategy and advocacy. He is client-friendly and responsive.
He has experience as Deputy Registrar since 2024. He has membership to various arbitration bodies, and is equipped to act as either arbitrator or counsel across all stages. He has also been retained as an expert to advise on Hong Kong law for foreign law firms and clients.
- The University of Hong Kong, P.C.LL. (2012-2013)
- The University of Auckland, New Zealand, LL.B. (Hons.)/BSc (2005-2011)
- Middle Temple Scholar (2013)
- 1st in Family Property Law, University of Auckland Law School (2010)
- 1st in International Environmental Law, University of Auckland Law School (2010)
- Southern Trust Scholarship – Academic Excellence (2008)
- ASB Bursary Award – Academic Excellence (2008)
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Deputy Registrar (District Court) (2024, 2025, 2026)
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HKBAR Land Trust and Probate Committee Member (2021 – present)
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HKBAR Arbitration Committee Member (2026)
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HKBAR Construction Law Committee Member (2026)
- Standing Committee on Discipline for the HK Bar Association (2023-current)
- HKIArb (2026)
- CAA Panel (2026)
- HKIAC (2019)
- Part-time Lecturer and Assessor (PCLL) at the University of Hong Kong (2020 – current)
- DOMANI Adjudicator and Assessor 2021, 2025, 2026
General Civil and Commercial
- UCP International Company Limited v Katherine Morling HCMP 201/2025 – anti-suit injunction to stop an action commenced in New York.
- Nonghyup Bank (as trustee of Pacificbridge Gold Income Fund HCA 2089/2020 – interpleader regarding a US$32 million investment and a Korean Bank on issues of trust and fraud.
- Golden Time Enterprises Ltd v Lam Jenny and Anor HCA 2324/2024 – statutory derivative action (leave provided under HCMP 1981/2024) concerning a breach of fiduciary/directors’ duty, breach of HK accounting standards. The subject group is substantive with turnover claim of $800M to $1B.
- Lo Kwok Kwei David v Yeung Kai Cheung Patrick HCA 638/2017: trial on breach of fiduciary duties based on trust and equity linked note for a commercial transaction between two professionals (led by Mr. Marc Corlett KC (NZ)). Currently on appeal led by Mr. Bernard Man SC (CACV 249/2024)
- Re Lau Kam Sing Dickie [2023] 4 HKC 1: resisting appeal against bankruptcy petition
- Top Winton Ltd v Lam Chun Man [2018] 3 HKLRD 636: appeal to enforce contractual rate post-judgment and instatement of indemnity costs.
- Citic Limited (formerly known as Citic Pacific Limited) v Secretary of Justice and Commissioner of Police [2015] 4 HKLRD 20: Hong Kong’s leading authority on legal professional privilege (led by Mr. Collingwood Thompson QC, Mr. Paul Shieh SC, Mr. Victor Dawes SC). This case set up the standard procedure to be used in Hong Kong when LPP is claimed over documents.
- Re: Mega Majestic Group Ltd HCMP 1832/2021: Order 88 application for $280 million debt and full interest provision by covenant
- Li Chi Ngai Anthony v Siu Tak Wa HCA 887/2020: appeal obtaining summary judgment in regards to sale and purchase agreement of a medical business led by Mr. Victor Dawes SC.
Construction / Land
- Billion Building Materials Limited v Aggressive Construction Engineering Limited DCCJ 3426 / 2025 – construction development for a Tsueng Kwan O residential site area related to statement of works and two concomitant projects
- Driltech Ground Engineering Limited v Aggressive Construction Company Limited DCCJ 7371 / 2024 – construction project for the development of a site at the University of Hong Kong
- Skyhill Engineering and Transportation Limited v Superb Interior Contracting Company Limited and Aggressive Construction Engineering Company Limited HCA 1530 / 2025 – construction project related to manhholes and walkways in New Territories
- Systec Management Services Limited v Aggressive Construction Engineering Limited DCCJ 833 / 2025 – use of security personnel and guards at construction sites and breach of contract
- Li Pui Yin Helen v Yeung Kwong Yan t/a Yan Yan Organic Farm and Anor DCMP 2932/2020 – trial on adverse possession of a plot of land in the New Territories
- Chen Ping v Power Development Ltd HCA 1767/2024 – plaintiff suing repudiation of contract against a Hong Kong property developer. One of the first cases for “live first, pay later” popularised in around 2020’s, regarding the construction and habitability of the property.
- Lau Kwok Ying v Lau Kwok Choi DCCJ 71/2015 – trial on beneficial ownership of property.
Private Client (Capacity, Matrimonial, Probate)
- HCMH 40/2026: dispute on mental capacity
- HCMCH 17/2026: disputes on forum and application of Macanese conservatorship in Hong Kong
- HCMH 109/2023: appointment on committee and removal of members
- A v B [2017] 1 HKLRD 187: division of family property in regards to enhanced earning capacity (led by Mr. Bernard Man SC)
- CTK v CPL FCMP 167/2014: application after trial for limiting maintenance and obtaining custody, care and control of a child
- Re: a Child HCMP 1731/2019: urgent application in resisting removal of a child to out of jurisdiction
- Thian Sum v Yung Shui Tong [2019] HKCFI 2867: application for removal under section 33(3) of the Probate and Administration Ordinance (Cap. 10)
- HCAP 9/2008: Removal of an executor and interplay with divorce proceedings
Arbitration and related matters
- Fung Hing Chiu v Henry Wai & Co [2018] 1 HKLRD 808: stay of arbitration and application of Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance, Cap. 71 (appeared with Mr. Kelvin Liu)
- HKIAC Administered Arbitrations involving various areas and jurisdictions:- telecommunication and internet service provision, breach of contract, breach of joint venture, specific performance regarding government documentation, debt recovery. China, Singapore, Indonesia, Venezuela, Hong Kong.
- Construction (in regards to an Hong Kong University project and applicability of technical requirement clause)
- Construction (in regards to an MTR-residential project) in regards to charges
- Construction (in regards to non-payment, contractual breach and applicability of adjudication terms)
- Resisting winding-up for HK-listed companies Jiayuan International Group Ltd (Stock Code: 2768); Samson Papers Holding Ltd (Stock Code 731), and against subsidiary by Italian Listed Company (PINF)
- Recovery of debt pursuant to management fees for significant hotels in the Mainland and shareholder disputes ($80 million)
- Breach of section 375 CO in regards to long-standing printing business in HK
- Partnership disputes in regards to private dermatology practice and franchises ($10 million)
- Debts pursuant to illegality and enforceability of gambling ($70 million)
- Consignment and misappropriation of goods ($150 million)
- Injunction in regards to shareholder meeting and application of contractual terms and by-law
- Cross-border protection of assets including landed properties (in commercial and family context) $500 million pot
- Contentious probate of $200 million pot
- Professional negligence and disciplinary matters (accountants, solicitors, and medical professionals)
- Hong Kong Lawyer (May 2018) “Not all Arbitration Agreements between Solicitor and Lay-client are Enforceable”
- Lexis Nexis, Lexis Practical Guidance, Contributor for Applicable Law and Jurisdiction, Litigation, Evidence and Discovery
- Lexis Nexis, Lexis Practical Guidance, Apology Ordinance
- DOJ, Commercial Unit Commentaries (2021)