Temple Chambers Explained

Temple Chambers is a set of barristers' chambers based in Admiralty, Hong Kong. It is widely considered to be one of the leading sets of chambers in Hong Kong given its high ratio of senior counsel to juniors, as well as a strong history of appointments to key judicial and government roles.

History

Temple Chambers was founded in 1977 by Richard Mills-Owens QC, SC.

Notable members in the judiciary

Judiciary

For the Judiciary, former Senior Counsel's are indicated by an asterisk (*).

• *The Honourable Mr Justice Geoffrey Ma Tao-li GBM – 2nd Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal (retired)^{[1] [2]}
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Roberto Alexandre Vieira Ribeiro GBM – Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Joseph Paul Fok – Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal

High Court

• The Honourable Madam Justice Maria Candace Yuen Ka-ning – Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal (retired)
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Aarif Tyebjee Barma – Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal
• The Honourable Mr Justice Thomas Au Hing-cheung – Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Godfrey Lam Wan-ho – Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Anderson Chow Ka-ming – Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal

• *The Honourable Mr Justice Anselmo Trinidad Reyes – Judge of the Court of First Instance (retired)^[3]
• The Honourable Mr Justice William Waung Sik-ying – Judge of the Court of First Instance (retired)
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Peter Ng Kar-fai – Judge of the Court of First Instance
• *The Honourable Madam Justice Lisa Wong Kwok-ying – Judge of the Court of First Instance
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Russell Adam Coleman – Judge of the Court of First Instance
• *The Honourable Madam Justice Linda Chan Ching-fan – Judge of the Court of First Instance
• *The Honourable Madam Justice Yvonne Cheng Wai-sum – Judge of the Court of First Instance
• The Honourable Madam Justice Winnie Tsui Wan-wah – Judge of the Court of First Instance

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• The Honourable Mr Justice Thomas Au Hing-cheung (2012–2019)
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Anderson Chow Ka-ming (2019–21)
• *The Honourable Mr Justice Russell Adam Coleman (2021–)^[4]

= Judge in charge of the Companies and Insolvency List

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• The Honourable Madam Justice Maria Candace Yuen Ka-ning (1997–2002)^[5]
• *The Honourable Madam Justice Linda Chan Ching-fan (2021–)

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• The Honourable Mr Justice Thomas Au Hing-cheung (2010–2014)
• *The Honourable Madam Justice Lisa Wong Kwok-ying (2019–)

District Court or Lower

• His Honour Chua Fi-lan – Judge of the District Court (retired)
• Her Honour Grace Chow Chiu-man – Judge of the District Court

Notable members in the government

Government (Executive)

• Michael David Thomas CMG, QC, SC – Secretary for Justice (1988–1993)
• Wong Yan-lung GBM, SC – Secretary for Justice (2005–2012)
• Rimsky Yuen Kwok-keung GBM, SC, JP – Secretary for Justice (2012–2018)^[6]
• Ronny Tong Ka-wah GBS, QC, SC, JP – Member of the Executive Council (2017–)
• Lawrence Li SC, JP – Chairman of the Financial Services Development Council (2018–)^[7]
• Henry Fan SBS, JP – Chairman of the Hospital Authority (2019–)
• Jat Sew-tong SBS, SC, JP – Chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Council (2008-2014)
• Victor Dawes SC – Non-Executive Director of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) (2020–)

Government (Legislative)

• Ronny Tong Ka-wah GBS, QC, SC, JP – Member for New Territories East (2004–2015)

Other notable members

Hong Kong Bar Association Chairmen

• Ronny Tong Ka-wah GBS, QC, SC, JP (1999–2000)^[8]
• Rimsky Yuen Kwok-keung GBM, SC, JP (2007–2008)
• Russell Adam Coleman SC (2009–2010)^[9]
• Paul Shieh Wing-tai SC (2013–2014)^[10]
• Victor Dawes SC (2022–)^[11]

• Rimsky Yuen Kwok-keung GBM, SC, JP – Chairperson (2020–)^{[12] [13]}

Head of chambers

• Richard Mills-Owens QC, SC
• Roberto Ribeiro QC, SC
• Geoffrey Ma QC, SC
• Ronny Tong QC, SC
• John Bleach QC, SC
• Paul Shieh SC (current)

References

1. Web site: 2021-04-26 . Hong Kong’s ex-chief justice Geoffrey Ma appointed honorary law professor . 2022-04-22 . South China Morning Post . en.
2. Web site: Standard . The . Former top judge returns to practice as arbitrator . 2022-05-16 . The Standard . en.
3. Web site: PROF. ANSELMO REYES .
4. Web site: Russell Coleman SC Hong Kong Lawyer . 2022-04-22 . www.hk-lawyer.org.
5. Web site: Judicial Appointment .
6. Web site: CY's dream team .
7. Web site: Committees . Board & . Board & Committees . 2022-04-22 . Board & Committees.
8. Web site: Centre for Judicial Education and Research . 2022-05-16 . www.cityu.edu.hk.
9. Web site: Russell Coleman SC Hong Kong Lawyer . 2022-05-16 . www.hk-lawyer.org.
10. Web site: 2022-01-20 . Litigation over Djibouti Port Project must remain in Hong Kong, court rules . 2022-04-22 . Africa Briefing . en-US.
11. Web site: New Hong Kong Bar Association Leaders Appointed Will Not Meddle in Politics . 2022-04-22 . Law.com International . en-us.
12. Web site: 26 May 2020 . HKIAC announces new Co-Chairs .
13. Web site: Former Essex Court Chambers QC joins Temple Chambers in Hong Kong . 2022-05-16 . www.globallegalpost.com . en.