Called to the Bar in HK in 2010

LEONA CHAN

Call

Hong Kong Bar 2010
Accredited as mediator by HKIAC 2013

Education and Awards

2008 LLB (Hons) University of Bristol, UK
(first class of honour in Intellectual Property)
2009 PCLL, University of Hong Kong
2010 Middle Temple Advocacy Training Scholarship

Language

2018 Deputy Magistrate (Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts)
Deputy Magistrate – Eastern Magistrates’ Courts
2019 Deputy Magistrate (Eastern Magistrates’ Courts)
Deputy Adjudicator – Small Claims Tribunal
2020 Deputy Magistrate – West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts
2023 Deputy Magistrate – Eastern Magistrates’ Courts
2024 Deputy Magistrate – Eastern Magistrates’ Courts

Practice profile

Leona is called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2010 and has since been developing a broad spectrum of practice in criminal and civil matters, with focus on the former.

Having extensive experience in handling all areas of criminal cases both at trial and appellate levels, Leona is frequently briefed for cases of sexual offences, ICAC and CCB investigated crimes, money laundering, fraud and forgery. She also represents clients in disciplinary hearings by medical council and other regulatory tribunals.

Leona is regularly instructed by Department of Justice to prosecute in District Courts and selected cases in Magistrates’ courts as special fiat.

Since 2018, Leona has been appointed as deputy magistrate on a number of occasions.

Leona accepts instructions to represent clients under SFC investigation to answer written enquiries and attend investigation interview. She has been appointed as independent investigation committee in appraising possible misconduct and providing advice for companies pending to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

In recent years, Leona handles civil cases involving complex factual matrix and criminal elements whereas her emphasis on analysing evidence and cross examination of witnesses is highly appreciated by the clients.

Commercial Crimes

Death Inquests

Disciplinary Hearings

Family Law

General Civil and Chancery Practice

General Crimes

Mediation and ADR

Personal Injuries and Employees’ Compensation

Public Order Offences

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