David Boyton
David Boyton appears as counsel of record in 43 reported Hong Kong judgments (2000–2026), most often before the HKDC. Member of Pegasus Chambers.
About David Boyton
David Boyton appears as counsel of record in 43 reported Hong Kong judgments (2000–2026). These were heard before HKDC (19), HKCFI (12) and HKCA (11).
Source: derived from 43 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Pegasus Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1997
- Year of call (UK)
- 1997
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
David Boyton, called to the Bar in Hong Kong and in the United Kingdom in 1997 and practising from Pegasus Chambers, has a long-running reported practice in Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Road Traffic & Driving Offences, appearing across the District Court, Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal between 2000 and 2026. In appellate proceedings he was instructed as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v. T.W. [2025] HKCA 1106, HKSAR v. Cheung Man Kong [2025] HKCA 1018, HKSAR v. Tang Ka Man [2025] HKCA 935, HKSAR v. Lam Tsz Him and Another [2025] HKCA 190, HKSAR v. Chan Yat Wah [2024] HKCA 391 and Lau Tat Keung v. HKSAR [2000] HKCFA 12.
Boyton also appeared as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. Fadonougbo Frejus Lezin [2025] HKCA 524, HKSAR v. Lam Tsz Him and Another [2025] HKCA 447, HKSAR v. Reese Robert Miles David [2024] HKCA 468 and HKSAR v. Mukasera Estina [2024] HKCA 106, and as counsel for the respondent in Secretary for Justice v. Ko Kin Ming [2025] HKCA 674.
What kind of matters does David Boyton handle?
David Boyton, of Pegasus Chambers, has a reported practice concentrated in Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Road Traffic & Driving Offences, appearing across the District Court, Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal in matters reported between 2000 and 2026.
Has David Boyton appeared before the Court of Final Appeal?
Yes. David Boyton was instructed as counsel for the applicant in Lau Tat Keung v. HKSAR [2000] HKCFA 12, an early reported matter before the Court of Final Appeal, alongside a broader practice concentrated in the Court of Appeal.
What role does David Boyton typically play on appeal?
David Boyton is most often instructed as counsel for the applicant or appellant in reported Court of Appeal matters, such as HKSAR v. Fadonougbo Frejus Lezin [2025] HKCA 524 and HKSAR v. Reese Robert Miles David [2024] HKCA 468.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has David Boyton appeared in?
David Boyton appears as counsel of record in 43 reported Hong Kong judgments (2000–2026).
Which courts does David Boyton appear in?
David Boyton appears before HKDC (19), HKCFI (12) and HKCA (11).