Clifford Smith SC SC
Clifford Smith SC SC appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Des Voeux Chambers.
About Clifford Smith SC SC
Clifford Smith SC appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (3) and HKDC (1).
Source: derived from 4 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Des Voeux Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1982
- Inner Bar (SC)
- 2001
- Year of call (UK)
- 1974
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Clifford Smith SC, of Des Voeux Chambers, was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1982 and appointed Senior Counsel in 2001. He was instructed as counsel for the applicant in Chang Wing Ka John v. Chang Wing Dee and Another [2026] HKCFI 2570 and as counsel for the respondent in Re Tritech Distribution Ltd [2026] HKCFI 473. His reported matters between 2024 and 2026 concern bankruptcy and insolvency and personal injury, appearing primarily in the Court of First Instance.
He also acted as counsel for the petitioner in Re Wiliam Zeng (Formerly Known As Zeng Wei) [2024] HKCFI 2856 and as counsel for the plaintiff in Li Jie v. Hong Kong Airport Services Ltd [2024] HKDC 111, a personal injury matter before the District Court.
What kinds of matters has Clifford Smith SC appeared in?
Clifford Smith SC's reported matters between 2024 and 2026 concern bankruptcy and insolvency and personal injury, including acting as counsel for the applicant in Chang Wing Ka John v. Chang Wing Dee and Another [2026] HKCFI 2570 before the Court of First Instance.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Clifford Smith SC appeared in?
Clifford Smith SC appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Clifford Smith SC appear in?
Clifford Smith SC appears before HKCFI (3) and HKDC (1).