SILK PROFILE

Clifford Smith SC

Greater China Region 2026

Des Voeux Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar

China

5 years ranked

About

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Career

Clifford Smith SC has a broadly based commercial practice and has been involved in some of Hong Kong’s heaviest civil cases, including ADS v. Wheelock Marden and the recent Akai litigation. Since taking silk in 2001 his field of practice has broadened even further to include tax, telecommunications and broadcasting law.

He is consistently ranked as a leading Silk in Chambers & Partners (Asia-Pacific) where he has recently been commended for his “impressive thoroughness,” for being “a very active thinker” and for his “outstanding advocacy skills” and his “intelligent technical analysis” as well as his standout ability to “present a powerful argument.”

Well over 200 of his cases have been reported in the law reports.

For more information, please refer to https://www.dvc.hk/members/clifford-smith

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar - China

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Clifford Smith SC wins recognition for the breadth of his commercial practice, which includes particular strengths in insolvency issues, company law and cases arising in the technology, telecoms and financial services sectors.

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Strengths

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Clifford is an effective advocate.
Commercial Dispute Resolution: The BarChambers Greater China Region
Clifford brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the legal team. His advocacy is measured and direct.
Commercial Dispute Resolution: The BarChambers Greater China Region