Greater China Region
Practice Areas
GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION
Administrative and Public Law
Arbitration
Civil Fraud, Asset Recovery and Injunctive Relief
Commercial Law
Company, Restructuring and Insolvency
Equity and Trusts
Financial Regulation and Securities Law
International Law
Land Law
Professional Liability and Discipline
Career
Ernest has developed a successful practice which focuses on civil, public law and regulatory matters. He has appeared at all levels of Courts in Hong Kong and in administrative tribunals, including the Inland Revenue Board of Review and the Market Misconduct Tribunal. He has been recognised as a leading junior by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 in commercial disputes, and administrative and public law.
In the context of commercial and company disputes, Ernest is a formidable advocate, known for his adept handling of complex litigation, particularly for asset recovery stemming from fraud and other misconduct. His strategic acumen, technical expertise and dedication to his clients have consistently yielded favourable outcomes contributing to his robust track record of success.
Ernest has a deep bench of niche experience in public law, navigating constitutional and human rights issues, town planning controversies, environmental concerns, taxation matters, and regulatory and disciplinary issues with precision and finesse. His versatility extends to advising on public international law matters, where his nuanced understanding and astute guidance have proven invaluable to clients, particularly in the context of complex global challenges.
Prior to joining the Bar, Ernest read social sciences and law at the University of Hong Kong with an emphasis on international relations and public international law. He received his Master of Laws (International Law) with Class I Honours from the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Prof. James Crawford S.C. on the strength of his study in international constitutional law. His dedication to public law and international relations was also evinced by his work at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague with HH Judge Liu when he was an intern there, and contributed to several landmark decisions which shaped international jurisprudence.
Professional Memberships
Torture Claims Appeal Board, Member (2025-2026)
Hong Kong Bar Association, International Laws Committee (Member: 2016 – Present; Chairman: 2021 – Present)
Hong Kong Bar Association, Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Committee (2012 – 2022)
Hong Kong Bar Association, Young Barristers Committee (2012 – 2017)
Hong Kong Bar Association, Executive Council (2013 – 2015)
academic appointments
University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law, Lecturer (Public International Law) (2015-2019); (Administrative Law) (2018-Present)
University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law, Tutor (Administrative Law) (2015-Present); (Constitutional Law) (2018-2019); (International Humanitarian Law Moot) (2014-Present)
Publications
Hong Kong Civil Procedure (2016 – Present) (Contributor)
The Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong (Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571)) (2020 – Present) (Contributor)
Butterworths Hong Kong Securities Law Handbook (7th ed., 2022) (Contributor)
Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong (Vol. 44, 2023 ed.) “Rating”
