Abraham Chan SC, Greater China Region

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Administrative & Public Law: The Bar

China

3 Years Ranked

Band 2

Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar

China

4 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Abraham Chan SC

Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Abraham Chan SC’s practice spans commercial, constitutional and administrative law. He advises and acts as advocate in a wide range of complex, high-impact disputes for individuals and institutions at all levels of court in Hong Kong.

Much of Abraham’s advocacy is at the appellate levels, where he is often brought on fresh to lead in appealing or defending earlier judgments. Abraham has also acted as an independent, court-appointed amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) in matters involving novel and difficult points of legal principle before the Court of Final Appeal, Court of Appeal and Court of First Instance, and as counsel for the Secretary of Justice intervening in the public Interest.

Abraham has been cited in the Chambers & Partners guides (Global and Asia Pacific) as “a very intelligent and articulate barrister” with “an excellent brain and exceptional presentation skills” who “commands the court’s respect”.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Greater China Region

Administrative & Public Law: The Bar - China

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Abraham Chan SC of Temple Chambers is very active in the field of administrative and public law, winning widespread recognition for his proven record of deftly handling judicial review cases.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar - China

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Abraham Chan SC continues to draw praise for his versatile practice, which combines strong public law expertise with skilful handling of commercial litigation. In addition to undertaking judicial review proceedings, he is also instructed on securities, banking, planning and property cases and is developing in the competition space.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

It is always a privilege to work with Abraham. His submissions and exchange with the bench are silky smooth and a joy to listen to.

Administrative & Public Law: The Bar respondent
Greater China Region

He is one of the best public law advocates in Hong Kong.

Administrative & Public Law: The Bar respondent
Greater China Region

Abraham is an excellent advocate who operates well above his seniority. He is very user friendly, highly intelligent and has very good judgement.

Administrative & Public Law: The Bar respondent
Greater China Region

Abraham doesn't get rattled and can always pivot in real time. He is not only thoroughly prepared but he anticipates any potential pitfalls.

Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar respondent
Greater China Region

Abraham would be our go-to silk for most types of cases. He has a strong all-round skillset.

Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar respondent
Greater China Region

Abraham is fantastically articulate and I will always try to use him for public law matters and an increasing number of other commercial disputes. He offers excellent value for money.