Charles Chiu 趙宗義

Barrister South China Chambers Called 1993 3 appearances

Charles Chiu appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2025–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of South China Chambers.

About Charles Chiu

Charles Chiu appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2025–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (2) and HKDC (1).

Source: derived from 3 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 16 March 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: South China Chambers
Year of call (HK): 1993
Year of call (UK): 1989

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Charles Chiu (趙宗義), called to the Hong Kong bar in 1993 (and to the England and Wales bar in 1989) and a member of South China Chambers, appears primarily at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, and has most often been instructed as counsel for the accused. Reported matters, between 2025 and 2026, concern Criminal Law and Drug Offences. Chiu appeared for the accused in HKSAR v. Uldis Murnieks [2026] HKCFI 2048 and HKSAR v. Lee Chung Man, Nelson and Another [2025] HKCFI 3401, and for the defendant in HKSAR v. Lam Se Yeon [2025] HKDC 158 before the District Court.

What is Charles Chiu's reported area of practice?

Charles Chiu (趙宗義), a barrister at South China Chambers, practises in criminal law with a focus on drug offences, appearing as counsel for the accused in matters such as HKSAR v. Uldis Murnieks [2026] HKCFI 2048.

Which courts does Charles Chiu appear before?

Charles Chiu appears primarily at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, as in HKSAR v. Lee Chung Man, Nelson and Another [2025] HKCFI 3401, with further reported work in the District Court in HKSAR v. Lam Se Yeon [2025] HKDC 158.