Charles Sussex SC 沙惜時
Charles Sussex SC appears as counsel of record in 19 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026), most often before the HKCFA. Member of Des Voeux Chambers.
About Charles Sussex SC
Charles Sussex appears as counsel of record in 19 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026). These were heard before HKCFA (8), HKCA (6) and HKCFI (5).
Source: derived from 19 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Des Voeux Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1983
- Inner Bar (SC)
- 2000
- Year of call (UK)
- 1982
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Charles Sussex SC (沙惜時) was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1983, having first been called in England and Wales in 1982, and took silk in 2000. He practises from Des Voeux Chambers and appears primarily in the appellate courts, most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff, in matters concerning bankruptcy and insolvency, securities and investments, and contract and commercial disputes.
In the Court of Final Appeal, Sussex acted for the plaintiff in UBS AG v. China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Limited (In Liquidation) and Another [2023] HKCFA 29, for the appellant in PT Asuransi Tugu Pratama Indonesia TBK v. Citibank N.A. [2023] HKCFA 25, and for the defendant in Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Pertamina v. Trevaskis Limited [2023] HKCFA 20 and David Subotic and Others v. Securities and Futures Commission [2023] HKCFA 32. At the Court of Appeal he appeared for the plaintiff in Koo Ming Kown v. The Baptist Convention of Hong Kong and Others [2026] HKCA 372 and Indian Overseas Bank v. Seabulk Systems Inc. and Others [2024] HKCA 522, and as counsel for the debtor in Re Lau Wang Chi, Barry [2024] HKCA 490.
In which courts does Charles Sussex SC appear?
Charles Sussex SC appears primarily in the appellate courts, including the Court of Final Appeal and Court of Appeal, most often as counsel for the plaintiff, as in UBS AG v. China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Limited (In Liquidation) and Another [2023] HKCFA 29.
What are Charles Sussex SC's main practice areas?
Charles Sussex SC's reported work spans bankruptcy and insolvency, securities and investments, and contract and commercial disputes, together with shipping matters such as Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Pertamina v. Trevaskis Limited [2023] HKCFA 20.
When did Charles Sussex take silk?
Charles Sussex SC took silk in 2000, having been called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1983 after an earlier call in England and Wales in 1982; he practises from Des Voeux Chambers in Hong Kong.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Charles Sussex appeared in?
Charles Sussex appears as counsel of record in 19 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026).
Which courts does Charles Sussex appear in?
Charles Sussex appears before HKCFA (8), HKCA (6) and HKCFI (5).