Hong Kong Bar | 2010 |
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Accredited as mediator by HKIAC | 2013 |
2008 | LLB (Hons) University of Bristol, UK (first class of honour in Intellectual Property) |
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2009 | PCLL, University of Hong Kong |
2010 | Middle Temple Advocacy Training Scholarship |
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 |
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