Andrew J Raffell 安華暉

Barrister Pacific Chambers Called 1987 9 appearances

Andrew J Raffell appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKDC. Member of Pacific Chambers.

About Andrew J Raffell

Andrew J Raffell appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKDC (6) and HKCFI (3).

Source: derived from 9 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 5 February 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Pacific Chambers
Year of call (HK): 1987
Year of call (UK): 1983

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Andrew J Raffell (安華暉), called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1987 (and to the Bar of England and Wales in 1983), practises from Pacific Chambers. Between 2024 and 2026 he appeared primarily at first instance, most often in the District Court, most often instructed as counsel for the prosecution, in reported matters concerning criminal law, money laundering and proceeds of crime, and drug offences. His prosecution appearances include HKSAR v. Tsoi King Lam also known as Tsoi King Cheong and Another [2026] HKDC 227, HKSAR v. Chan Yan Kit [2025] HKDC 2113, HKSAR v. Chan Kwong Fai and Others [2024] HKDC 1660, and HKSAR v. Ng Yam Fung (and 1 other) [2024] HKDC 239 and HKSAR v. Yeung Tsz Wing and Others (and 1 other) [2024] HKDC 170 and [2024] HKDC 2.

He has also appeared for the defence, acting as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Khaw Kim Sun [2024] HKCFI 3536 and [2024] HKCFI 3535, and as counsel for the accused in HKSAR v. Lo Man Kit [2024] HKCFI 1216.

Does Andrew J Raffell act for the prosecution or the defence?

Andrew J Raffell (安華暉) is most often instructed as counsel for the prosecution in District Court criminal matters, though his reported cases also include defence instructions, such as HKSAR v. Khaw Kim Sun [2024] HKCFI 3536, as counsel for the defendant.

What kinds of matters has Andrew J Raffell prosecuted?

Andrew J Raffell's reported prosecution matters concern criminal law, money laundering and proceeds of crime, and drug offences, including HKSAR v. Tsoi King Lam also known as Tsoi King Cheong and Another [2026] HKDC 227 and HKSAR v. Chan Yan Kit [2025] HKDC 2113.

When was Andrew J Raffell called to the Bar?

Andrew J Raffell (安華暉) was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1987, having earlier been called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1983. He practises from Pacific Chambers.