Denise Souza 蘇穎詩
Denise Souza appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026), most often before the HKCFA. Member of QED Chambers.
About Denise Souza
Denise Souza appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026). These were heard before HKCFA (3), HKCFI (2) and HKCA (2).
Source: derived from 9 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- QED Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2013
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Denise Souza (蘇穎詩), called to the Bar in 2013 and practising from QED Chambers, appears across both the appellate and first-instance courts, most often before the Court of Final Appeal, and has most often been instructed as counsel for the respondent. Denise Souza acted as counsel for the respondent in SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE v. LI YIK HO [2024] HKCFA 30 and NG HON LAM EDGAR v. SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE [2024] HKCA 184, and as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. HUI SHUK YEE CHERRY [2025] HKCA 647 and HKSAR v. LIANG YAOQIANG (梁耀強) [2021] HKCFA 26, and, as counsel for the applicant, in HKSAR v. LIANG YAOQIANG (梁耀強) [2021] HKCFA 12.
In judicial review proceedings, Denise Souza was counsel for the respondent in RICHARD SWAN v. THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF PAMELA YOUDE NETHERSOLE EASTERN HOSPITAL [2026] HKCFI 853 and counsel for the interested party in HOSSAIN AHMED AND OTHERS v. TORTURE CLAIMS APPEAL BOARD / NON-REFOULEMENT CLAIMS PETITION OFFICE (and 2 others) [2024] HKCFI 2165. Denise Souza also appeared as counsel for the claimant in TEMPOROSA, MA. CARLA ARANGOTE, THE EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF GUTING, JOAN SARMIENTO, DECEASED v. CHOY CHIU YEE RITA (and 1 other) [2024] HKDC 747 and TEMPOROSA, MA. CARLA ARANGOTE, THE EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF GUTING, JOAN SARMIENTO, DECEASED v. CHOY CHIU YEE RITA (and 1 other) [2024] HKDC 1589. The reported matters concern criminal law, judicial review and immigration, and discrimination and equal opportunities.
What is Denise Souza's typical role before the Court of Final Appeal?
Denise Souza (蘇穎詩) is most often instructed as counsel for the respondent before the Court of Final Appeal, including in SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE v. LI YIK HO [2024] HKCFA 30, and has also appeared as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. LIANG YAOQIANG (梁耀強) [2021] HKCFA 26.
Has Denise Souza appeared in judicial review matters?
Yes. Denise Souza was counsel for the respondent in the judicial review proceedings RICHARD SWAN v. THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF PAMELA YOUDE NETHERSOLE EASTERN HOSPITAL [2026] HKCFI 853, and counsel for the interested party in HOSSAIN AHMED AND OTHERS v. TORTURE CLAIMS APPEAL BOARD [2024] HKCFI 2165.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Denise Souza appeared in?
Denise Souza appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026).
Which courts does Denise Souza appear in?
Denise Souza appears before HKCFA (3), HKCFI (2) and HKCA (2).