Benjamin Yu SC 余若海
Benjamin Yu SC appears as counsel of record in 71 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–2026), most often before the HKCFI.
About Benjamin Yu SC
Benjamin Yu appears as counsel of record in 71 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (34), HKCFA (19) and HKCA (18).
Source: derived from 71 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Year of call (HK)
- 1979
- Inner Bar (SC)
- 1995
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Benjamin Yu SC (余若海), called to the Bar in 1979 and appointed Senior Counsel in 1995, appears across both the appellate and first-instance courts, most often instructed as counsel for the defendant. His reported practice, running from 1998 to 2026, centres on contract and commercial disputes, arbitration and mediation, and judicial review and immigration. Before the Court of Final Appeal he acted as counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v. So Tsun Fung (蘇浚鋒) [2026] HKCFA 25 and in Tenwow International Holdings Limited (in Liquidation) and Another v. 普华永道中天会计师事务所(特殊普通合伙) PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP [2025] HKCFA 17, and as counsel for the defendant in Hui Chun Ping v. Hui Kau Mo [2024] HKCFA 32.
At the Court of Appeal, Benjamin Yu SC appeared as counsel for the plaintiff in Angela Chen v. Wai Wai Chen (and 1 other) [2026] HKCA 1062 and the related [2026] HKCA 266, as counsel for the defendant in ING Bank N.V. v. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd [2025] HKCA 824 and in Tenwow International Holdings Ltd (in Liquidation) and Another v. PricewaterhouseCoopers (a Firm) and Another [2025] HKCA 296, and as counsel for the applicant in Competition Commission v. Atal Building Services Engineering Ltd and Others (and 3 others) [2025] HKCA 1120, reflecting a broad senior commercial and public-law practice.
What seniority does Benjamin Yu hold at the Bar?
Benjamin Yu (余若海) was called to the Bar in 1979 and appointed Senior Counsel in 1995, and appears across the Court of Final Appeal, Court of Appeal and Court of First Instance, most often as counsel for the defendant.
What are Benjamin Yu's principal areas of practice?
Benjamin Yu SC's reported practice centres on contract and commercial disputes, arbitration and mediation, and judicial review and immigration, illustrated by his appearance as counsel for the respondent in Tenwow International Holdings Limited (in Liquidation) and Another v. PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP [2025] HKCFA 17.
Has Benjamin Yu appeared in competition law matters?
Yes. Benjamin Yu SC acted as counsel for the applicant in Competition Commission v. Atal Building Services Engineering Ltd and Others (and 3 others) [2025] HKCA 1120 before the Court of Appeal.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Benjamin Yu appeared in?
Benjamin Yu appears as counsel of record in 71 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–2026).
Which courts does Benjamin Yu appear in?
Benjamin Yu appears before HKCFI (34), HKCFA (19) and HKCA (18).