Profile
Christopher has worked in criminal defence for more than 30 years, representing clients across the full range of Hong Kong criminal investigations and court proceedings.
He has defended prosecutions brought by the Police, Immigration Department, Customs and Excise Department, Labour Department and ICAC. He represents suspects during investigations and defendants in trials, pleas in mitigation, bail applications, appeals and other ancillary applications in the criminal courts.
Christopher also regularly represents companies and individuals responding to investigations by the Commercial Crime Bureau and the SFC in all aspects of white collar crime.
Although recognised as a leading white-collar crime practitioner, Christopher continues to undertake a broad range of criminal defence work.
Qualifications & recognition
- M.A. (Hons), University of Oxford
- LL.B and Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde
- Member, Higher Rights of Audience Committee, Law Society of Hong Kong
- Member, Double Jeopardy Sub-Committee, Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
Experience
Criminal defence and white collar investigations.
Christopher's practice combines direct courtroom advocacy with strategic representation during complex investigations.
Criminal defence & advocacy
More than three decades of courtroom work across Hong Kong's criminal courts, covering contested trials, pleas in mitigation, bail applications, appeals and related ancillary applications.
Enforcement investigations
Advice and representation from the first investigative stage in matters involving the Police, Immigration Department, Customs and Excise Department, Labour Department and ICAC.
White collar crime
Christopher advises companies and individuals responding to investigations by the Commercial Crime Bureau and the SFC, including matters involving fraud, conspiracy, money laundering and other commercial offences.
Complex trials
As trial advocate in the longest case conducted by his previous firm, Christopher defended two clients against multiple conspiracy and money-laundering charges. Both were acquitted in full and awarded their costs.
Defence teams
His practice is not confined to white-collar cases. Christopher continues to handle everyday criminal allegations and works closely with local barristers to form effective teams for Hong Kong court proceedings.
Professional appointments
Service beyond private practice includes committee work on higher rights of audience and double jeopardy, membership of the Financial Reporting Review Panel, and advocacy assessment at HKU and City University.
Cases
Selected Cases handled by Christopher
Acting as advocate
- HKSAR v Gurung Vinod KumarCACC / DCCC 1001/2018
- HKSAR v Haitze WiersmaSTCC 116/2014
- HKSAR v Mahabul Alam KhanDCCC 930/2012
- HKSAR v Teoh Choon YenDCCC 1346/2011
- HKSAR v Ionut Leonard Oancea and othersDCCC 782/2011
- HKSAR v Leader Civil Engineering Corporation LtdHCMA 226/2010
- HKSAR v Ko Wai LanDCCC 1144/2010
- HKSAR v Wong Wai Kuen and anotherHCMA 769/2007
- HKSAR v Yu Yin HaHCMA 696/2006
- HKSAR v Anthony Jon MooreSCMP, 6 July 2005
- HKSAR v Lai Cheuk ManDCCC 939/2005
- HKSAR v Wong Ming ChuHCMA 1127/2004
- HKSAR v Sun Kwong Ngai and othersHCMA 1160/2004
- HKSAR v Jane Francis HoSCMP, 16 September 2004
- Re Gideon Holdings LtdHCMP 4772/2002
- R v The BCJ Joint VentureHCMA 47/1997
- The Bank of East Asia Ltd v Sun Chi WaiHCMP 670/1996
Acting as instructing solicitor
- HKSAR v Moala AlipateCACC 135/2017
- HKSAR v Lam Man Ying and Choi Yee Hung, BrendyCACC 420/2014
- HKSAR v Anna MuramovaCACC 420/2014
- HKSAR v Cheung Chun Yuen Barry (張震遠)HCMA 277/2015
- HKSAR v Malibanga Josephine RaymondCACC 167/2014
- HKSAR v Wong Chi WaiFACC 10/2012
- HKSAR v Boma Amaso[2012] 2 HKLRD 33
- HKSAR v Kaden Construction LimitedHCMA 446/2011
- HKSAR v Chan Wang-pongDCCC 285/2010
- HKSAR v Amina Mariam BokharyCAAR 10/2010
- Re Clare Montgomery QCHCMP 2516/2010
- HKSAR v Ng Lap Yuen and Tse Kam Ching, ConnieCACC 156/2009
- HKSAR v Lai Wing Hung and anotherHCMA 1111/2005
- HKSAR v Bartholomew ChengHCMA 1101/2003
- HKSAR v Lam Yin HarHCMA 818/2003
- Shaon Lal Hiranand v Ramchand HiranandHCSD 39/2002
- HKSAR v Norman MorrisonHCMA 1045/1997
- Lee Nui Foon v Ocean Park CorporationHCA 6078/1986
- The Bank of East Asia Ltd v Sun Chi WaiHCMP 670/1996
- Hang Seng Bank v Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd and anotherHCCL 37/1990
- China North Industries Investment Limited v Ronald Chum and anotherCACV 322/2006