Des Voeux Chambers is the preeminent set in Hong Kong’s construction and property arena ‘with both leading and junior counsel‘. Amongst the set’s juniors, Calvin Cheuk stands out for his expertise in handling construction-related disputes spanning across Hong Kong, Mainland China and beyond. Cheuk, led by John Scott SC, acted for the plaintiff in Johnson Controls Hong Kong Ltd v Wangle Engineering Lt, a dispute regarding whether there was a presumption that interim payment certificates are provisional and subject to a final review; this was the first case of its kind in the Hong Kong Court of Appeal. Kaiser Leung is another key member of the set with significant experience in complex construction disputes concerning heavyweight infrastructure projects and commercial and residential developments. Jonathan Chan is also a notable team member.
Construction and property in Hong Kong Bar
Des Voeux Chambers
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‘Des Voeux Chambers has a diverse specialty practice. Always a first choice when choosing chambers to approach on potential matters.’
‘Des Voeux Chambers is viewed as number one in construction and engineering matters across all levels, including in arbitrations, with both leading and junior counsel.’
‘Des Voeux Chambers has the largest number of construction counsel in Hong Kong.’
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Pantheon Chambers
Pantheon Chambers is home to a range of practitioners who boast expertise in construction and building management-related disputes. Harrison Cheung has significant experience in assisting clients with construction-related litigation, arbitrations, and mediations regarding terminations, defective works, extensions, delays, and valuations. He represented a subcontractor who sued the main contractor regarding outstanding payment for work carried out in Gurkhas Construction Ltd. v Craft Façade Tech (Hong Kong) Co Ltd. Ronald Pang is particularly skilled in disputes involving rural land and multi-storey buildings, which is demonstrated by his acting for the respondent in The Incorporated Owners of Walton Estate v Yan Yan Car Company and Hong Kong Flute Centre & Music Co Ltd, a dispute concerning the collection and apportionment of management fees. Isaac Yung is another notable member of the team.
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‘Pantheon Chambers specialises in building and construction disputes. It has gradually established its reputation in the legal field.’
‘A chambers with very experienced and knowledgeable barristers.’
‘Pantheon Chambers is one of the few young sets in Hong Kong that is filled with a number of experienced counsel in this area.’