SILK PROFILE

Bernard Man SC

Greater China Region 2026

Temple Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Family/Matrimonial: The Bar

China

2 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar

China

5 years ranked

Trusts, Probate & Succession: The Bar

China

1 year ranked

About

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Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Bernard Man SC has a broad commercial litigation practice, with particular experience in banking, insolvency (corporate and personal) and company disputes. He also has a substantial chancery and family law practice.

Bernard is cited as a "Band 1" silk in the commercial dispute resolution category in the Chambers & Partners guides (Global and Asia Pacific), and described as "one of the very top silks operating in Hong Kong right now" with "superb advocacy" and the ability "to think outside the box and provide a solution to the problem, regardless of the complexity of the issues".

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Family/Matrimonial: The Bar - China

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Bernard Man SC of Temple Chambers offers clients a diverse array of expertise that includes experience with a range of family and matrimonial disputes. He is especially skilled in high-value ancillary relief cases.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar - China

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Bernard Man SC is widely viewed as one of Hong Kong's leading advocates across a range of commercial and chancery instructions, and operates in such varied cases as company law, banking and financial services regulatory disputes, in addition to contentious trusts, probate and family matters.

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Trusts, Probate & Succession: The Bar - China

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Bernard Man SC of Temple Chambers is a skilled advocate in high-stakes trust and probate disputes. He is also the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Land, Trust and Probate of the Bar Association.

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Strengths

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His profound knowledge of matrimonial law, particularly in high-value financial disputes, showcases his prowess. Bernard stands out as a formidable legal advocate.
Family/Matrimonial: The BarChambers Greater China Region
He's a very good advocate and is easy to communicate with.
Family/Matrimonial: The BarChambers Greater China Region
What particularly stands out is his ability to think and respond on his feet, offering insightful and practical points. His composed demeanour, even under pressure, has been incredibly reassuring.
Commercial Dispute Resolution: The BarChambers Greater China Region
Bernard's law and advocacy is second to none.
Commercial Dispute Resolution: The BarChambers Greater China Region
Renowned for his advocacy skills and unwavering commitment to achieving favourable outcomes, Bernard stands out as a formidable legal advocate.
Trusts, Probate & Succession: The BarChambers Greater China Region
His advice is very clear and he's a great advocate; he can really persuade the court. He's very practical too and thinks from the client's point of view.
Trusts, Probate & Succession: The BarChambers Greater China Region