Sebastian Leung

Call

2020 (Hong Kong)

Languages

English, Cantonese, Japanese

Areas of Practice

Commercial & Banking Law
Companies
Construction
Contract
Criminal Law
Defamation
Employment
Equity & Trusts
Family & Matrimonial Law
Injunction & Contempt
Insolvency
Intellectual Property
Medical Negligence & Personal Injury
Mental Health
Probate & Succession
Property & Land
Regulatory & Disciplinary
Unjust Enrichment

Contact

Secretary: Ms. Karen Leung
[email protected]

Sebastian is developing a broad civil and criminal practice, with a particular interest and specialisation in matrimonial, probate and asset recovery work. He has worked on a wide range of cases including but not limited to matrimonial (ancillary relief and children), probate, personal injuries, company and commercial, construction, and general civil and criminal matters. He frequently handles matters relating to email fraud, injunctions, asset tracing and applications under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).

Sebastian served pupillage with Mr Robert Pang SC, Ms Anita Yip SC, Mr Kenny Lin, Mr Giles Surman, Mr Robin Egerton, Mr Eric Leung and Mr Lincoln Cheung. He was also marshal to Deputy High Court Judge Robert Whitehead SC (as he then was). Prior to pupillage, Sebastian was born and grew up in London where he was educated at St. Paul’s School in London before reading law at the University of Bristol.

Sebastian is capable of undertaking work in English (native) and Cantonese. He is also proficient in Japanese and has acted for Japanese clients. He accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work.

  • LL.B., University of Bristol (2018)
  • P.C.LL., City University of Hong Kong (2019)
  • Captain of the Hong Kong Bar Association Football Team (2021-present)
  • Crypto-litigation: Navigating the Current Landscape in Hong Kong and New Zealand – Bernacchi Chambers (with Marc Corlett KC)
  • Inheritance Provision for Family Dependents Ordinance (Cap. 481): A Review Following LYYC v CHL & Ors [2023] HKCFI 1585 – Legal Plus Annual CPD Fast Track Conference
  • Introduction to Norwich Pharmacal Applications – Legal Beagle Online Training
  • Legal Updates (Equity) August 2023 – Rita Ku & Ser
  • Self-Help Remedies: Where are we following the Imerman decision? – Rita Ku & Ser
  • An Overview to Financial Remedies in Family Law – Legal Plus Annual CPD Fast Track Conference
  • A Guide to Mentally Incapacitated Persons Applications and Mental Health Law Updates – Rita Ku & Ser
  • Resolving Parental Disputes Over COVID-19 Vaccinations – Rita Ku & Ser