Anthony James Sherry

Barrister QED Chambers Called 2005 15 appearances

Anthony James Sherry appears as counsel of record in 15 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of QED Chambers.

About Anthony James Sherry

Anthony James Sherry appears as counsel of record in 15 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (8), HKDC (5) and HKCA (2).

Source: derived from 15 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 22 May 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: QED Chambers
Year of call (HK): 2005

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Anthony James Sherry, called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2005 and practising from QED Chambers, is a barrister whose reported matters, between 2024 and 2026, concern criminal law, drug offences, and theft, fraud and dishonesty. Appearances are concentrated at first instance, most often the Court of First Instance, and Sherry has most often been instructed as counsel for the defendant.

Sherry appeared as counsel for the accused in HKSAR v Wong Wing Kit [2026] HKCFI 3875, HKSAR v Sae-Lao Wichan and Another [2026] HKCFI 2136, and HKSAR v Fung Chun Kwai and Another [2025] HKCFI 6435, and as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v Celestin Hensley Franco, reported at [2026] HKCFI 1947 and [2025] HKCFI 4842, and in HKSAR v Mugisha Godet [2025] HKCFI 1249. Sherry also appeared as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v Lo Lai Chau [2025] HKCA 187 and [2024] HKCA 170, and as counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v Kothari Chirag and Another, reported at [2025] HKDC 1674 and [2025] HKDC 1265.

What is Anthony James Sherry's main area of practice?

Anthony James Sherry, called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2005 and practising from QED Chambers, has reported matters between 2024 and 2026 concerning criminal law, drug offences, and theft, fraud and dishonesty, most often appearing as counsel for the defendant in the Court of First Instance.

In which matter has Anthony James Sherry repeatedly appeared as counsel for the defendant?

Sherry appeared as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v Celestin Hensley Franco, reported before the Court of First Instance at both [2026] HKCFI 1947 and [2025] HKCFI 4842.

Has Anthony James Sherry appeared for the prosecution?

Yes; Sherry appeared as counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v Kothari Chirag and Another before the District Court, reported at [2025] HKDC 1674 and [2025] HKDC 1265, alongside his more frequent role as defence counsel.