B.S.Sc. (Government and Public Administration)	CUHK
Juris Doctor	CUHK
P.C.LL.	CUHK

Eddie has a broad practice which covers all aspects of civil matters, with an emphasis on probate, matrimonial and personal injuries matters.

For criminal practice, Eddie has experience in handling cases involving offences such as sexual offences, criminal intimidation, theft, conspiracy to defraud, possession/ trafficking in dangerous drugs breach of conditions of stay and assault. Recently, Eddie has been frequently instructed to handle “tou ding” (套丁) related offences and summonses issued by the Housing Authority.

Eddie is currently acting for nine of the twelve applicants (led by Mr Abraham Chan S.C. and Ms Maggie Wong S.C.) as junior counsel in HKSAR v Li YP & Ors (CACC 425/2015), an unprecedented case prosecuting “tou ding” (套丁).

Eddie has experience in conducting various types of disciplinary board proceedings and administrative appeal board hearings, including the Medical Council of Hong Kong, Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong, the Nursing Council of Hong Kong, Occupational Therapist Board, Registered Fire Service Installation Contractors Disciplinary Board and Administrative Appeals Board.

Civil

Lau Chi Sum v Lau Chi Lam & Anor [2020] 5 HKLRD 545

Acted for the two defendants and successfully resisted the Plaintiff’s application for costs. This case involves discussions regarding legal principles of the “without prejudice rule” and “wasted costs”.

Yam Lai Chau v Yam Hing Kuen [2019] 3 HKLRD 547

Acted for the defendant and successfully defended the plaintiff’s personal injuries claim. This case involves discussions regarding the application/ effect and evidential value of previous criminal conviction in a civil case.

吳 對 王 [2023] HKFC 93 & 207

Acted for the Respondent. This case involves division of matrimonial assets and discussions regarding the factor of delay in applying for ancillary relief.

羅 對 陸 [2021] HKFC 190

Acted for the petitioner. This case involves division of matrimonial assets and inheritance.

Tang Kim Yu v Tang Kwan Tak [2019] HKCFI 1665

Acted for the plaintiff and successfully applied the order under Order 45 of the Rules of the High Court.  This case involves enforcement of judgment.

羅 對 陸 [2021] HKFC 190

Acted for the Petitioner.  The case involves division of matrimonial assets and inheritance.

LWF v WST [2021] HKFC 164

Acted for the respondent. This case involves division of matrimonial assets, liabilities and conduct.

 

Criminal

HKSAR v Li YP & Ors (CACC 425/2015) (led by Mr Abraham Chan S.C. and Ms Maggie Wong S.C.)

Acting for nine of the applicants in the case; applying leave to appeal against conviction and sentence from the Court of Appeal.

HKSAR v Ho LS & Anor [2019] HKCA 1306 (led by Mr M.K. Wong S.C.)

Acted for the 2nd appellant in the case; appealed against both conviction and sentence. This case concerns “fei ding” (飛丁) and “offering advantage to an agent”.

HKSAR v YFL [2022] HKCFI 3814

Acted for the appellant; appealed against conviction. The appellant was convicted of one count of “indecent assault”. Appeal allowed; conviction quashed with costs (including trial costs) be to the appellant.

HKSAR v CCF [2022] HKCFI 2177 & 2437

Acted for the appellant; appealed against conviction. The appellant was convicted of one count of AOABH. Appeal allowed; conviction quashed with costs (including the trial) be to the appellant.

HKSAR v Tang MT [2021] HKCFI 184 (appeared together with Ms Amanda Li)

Acted for the 3rd appellant; appealed against both conviction and sentence. This case concerns the charge of “misconduct in public office”. Appeal allowed and conviction quashed.

 

Disciplinary board proceedings and administrative appeal board hearings

The Medical Council of Hong Kong

Re: Dr Lam M (MC 20/3354)

Acted for the defendant doctor. This case concerns practice promotion.

Re: Dr Lau OC (MC 19/426)

Acted for the defendant doctor. This case concerns issuing of sick leave certificates and storage of clinical records.

Re: Dr Tong HDE (MC 20/3247 & MC 21/014)

Acted for the defendant doctor. This case concerns practice promotion.

Re: Dr Cheng CC (MC 21/360)

Acted for the defendant doctor. This case concerns storage of record of dangerous drugs.

Re: Dr Lam TH (MC 17/264)

Acted for the defendant doctor. This case concerns labelling of medications.

Re: Dr Ho KC & Ors (MC 17/049)

Acted for one of the defendant doctors. This This case concerns the use of restrainer.

Re: Dr Chan YW & Ors (MC 16/245)

Acted for one of the defendant doctors. This This case concerns the use of restrainer.

Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong

Re: Mr WSB (CMC/007614/MC/3)

Acted for the Chinese Medicine practitioner involved in this case. Allegations were made against the said practitioner regarding malpractice when performing acupuncture and insufficient medical records. No disciplinary charges were laid against the said practitioner after representations made on his behalf.

Re: Ms Yuen L (CMC/006980/MC/1)

Acted for the defendant (a Chinese Medicine practitioner) who faced one count of professional misconduct (malpractice when performing moxibustion). The defendant was acquitted after trial.

Nursing Council of Hong Kong

Re: Mr YKM (NC 3259/7/B)

Acted for the respondent in an inquiry determining whether or not the Council should refuse to enter his name upon the register of nurse under Nurses Registration Ordinance (Cap. 164) due to a previous criminal conviction record of the respondent prior to his application for registration. The Council accepted his application after the inquiry.

Occupational Therapist Board

Re: Mr YCS ((78) in OT 18/A/50)

Acted for the respondent in an inquiry determining whether or not the Board should refuse to enter his name upon the register of occupational therapist under Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance (Cap. 359) due to a previous criminal conviction record of the respondent prior to his application for registration. The Board accepted his application after two rounds of inquiry.

Administrative Appeals Board

Re: 楊國榮 (AAB 23/2020)

Acted for the person bound and made submissions in relation to the jurisdiction of the administrative appeal board.

Chairman, Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings) (from 1.12.2021 to 30.11.2024)

Commercial Crimes

Disciplinary Hearings

Family Law

General Civil and Chancery Practice

General Crimes

Personal Injuries and Employees’ Compensation