Senior Counsel appointed
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Chief Justice Andrew Cheung, Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal, is pleased to announce today (April 15) the appointment of three Senior Counsel of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. They are:
Ms Catrina Lam Ding-wan
Ms Priscilia Lam Tsz-ying
Mr Timothy Edward David Parker
The appointments are made by the Chief Justice under section 31A of the Legal Practitioners Ordinance.
These appointments will take effect upon the proclamation of the Instruments of Appointment during the ceremonial proceedings at which the appointees will be called to the Inner Bar. The ceremony will take place at 10am on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Court of Final Appeal and will be broadcast live for the public to view.
Brief biographical notes on each appointee are included below:
Ms Catrina Lam Ding-wan
Ms Catrina Lam Ding-wan, aged 47, obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from University College London and a Master of Arts degree in European Union Competition Law from King's College London. She was admitted to the Hong Kong Bar in 1999. She primarily practises in commercial and competition law, handling both litigation and arbitration matters, but also has experience in public law.
Ms Priscilia Lam Tsz-ying
Ms Priscilia Lam Tsz-ying, aged 47, obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree and subsequently a Master of Laws degree in Chinese Law from the University of Hong Kong, and also a Master of Arts degree in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the City University of Hong Kong. She was admitted to the Hong Kong Bar in 2000. She specialises in criminal law and appears regularly for both the prosecution and the defence.
Mr Timothy Edward David Parker
Mr Timothy Edward David Parker, aged 42, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Melbourne, a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Hong Kong and a Master of Law degree from the University of Cambridge. He was admitted to the Hong Kong Bar in 2009. In addition to a general civil and commercial practice including competition and regulatory work, he is particularly recognised for his expertise in public law and constitutional matters.
Ends/Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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