Christopher Chain SC SC 錢孝良
Christopher Chain SC SC appears as counsel of record in 21 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Des Voeux Chambers.
About Christopher Chain SC SC
Christopher Chain SC appears as counsel of record in 21 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (20) and HKCA (1).
Source: derived from 21 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Des Voeux Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2008
- Inner Bar (SC)
- 2023
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Christopher Chain SC (錢孝良), Senior Counsel from Des Voeux Chambers, appears predominantly in the Court of First Instance, most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, with reported matters concentrated in bankruptcy & insolvency, arbitration & mediation and company & shareholder disputes between 2024 and 2026. A recurring instruction is the Sky King Machinery Engineering Ltd v. China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd dispute, where he acted as counsel for the plaintiff at both Court of Appeal level ([2026] HKCA 816) and Court of First Instance level ([2026] HKCFI 2965), alongside the related Pacific Bulk Supramax Co Ltd v. Wong Man Kam Patrick and Another proceedings ([2026] HKCFI 2878 and [2025] HKCFI 3326).
Other plaintiff instructions include GMT Industrial Ltd v. Fan Rong Li and Another [2026] HKCFI 1982 and Credit One Finance Ltd v. Lok Pak Fung (and 1 other) [2025] HKCFI 270, while defendant work includes Wong Hong Gay Patrick Jonathan v. Siew Yew Khuen [2025] HKCFI 2585. He also acted as counsel for the debtor in Re Lee, Yuk Lun [2026] HKCFI 2365, as counsel for the respondent in Re Lippo Ltd [2025] HKCFI 5034, and as counsel for the applicant in 周惠明 v. 挪信新能源科技 (南通) 有限公司 and Another (and 3 others) [2025] HKCFI 1503.
What is Christopher Chain SC's principal court of practice?
Christopher Chain SC (錢孝良) of Des Voeux Chambers appears predominantly in the Court of First Instance, most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, with reported matters in bankruptcy & insolvency, arbitration & mediation and company & shareholder disputes.
What is the Sky King Machinery litigation Christopher Chain SC appeared in?
Christopher Chain SC was counsel for the plaintiff in Sky King Machinery Engineering Ltd v. China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd, heard at both Court of Appeal level [2026] HKCA 816 and Court of First Instance level [2026] HKCFI 2965.
Has Christopher Chain SC acted in insolvency matters?
Yes. He appeared as counsel for the debtor in Re Lee, Yuk Lun [2026] HKCFI 2365 and as counsel for the respondent in Re Lippo Ltd [2025] HKCFI 5034, both Court of First Instance bankruptcy & insolvency matters.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Christopher Chain SC appeared in?
Christopher Chain SC appears as counsel of record in 21 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Christopher Chain SC appear in?
Christopher Chain SC appears before HKCFI (20) and HKCA (1).