Derek Hu 胡德理
Derek Hu appears as counsel of record in 13 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI.
About Derek Hu
Derek Hu appears as counsel of record in 13 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (8), HKDC (3) and HKCA (1).
Source: derived from 13 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Year of call (HK)
- 2009
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Derek Hu (胡德理), called to the Bar in 2009, appears primarily at first instance, most often before the Court of First Instance, and has most often been instructed as counsel for the plaintiff. Derek Hu acted as counsel for the plaintiff in CHENG HANG FONG AND CHENG TSAN CHEUNG SUING AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHENG CHUNG PING, DECEASED v. LOK KAM WING AND OTHERS [2024] HKDC 1464, CHENG HANG FONG AND CHENG TSAN CHEUNG SUING AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHENG CHUNG PING, DECEASED v. LOK KAM WING AND OTHERS [2025] HKDC 1639, CHENG HANG FONG AND CHENG TSAN CHEUNG SUING AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHENG CHUNG PING, DECEASED v. LOK KAM WING AND OTHERS [2026] HKCA 1034, CHAN HIN CHEUNG v. KWAN YAT HUNG [2024] HKCFI 2576, and CHAN HIN CHEUNG v. KWAN YAT HUNG [2025] HKCFI 703.
Derek Hu was also counsel for the plaintiff in CRAFT BAMBOO HOLDINGS LTD v. RICHARD PAUL COLEMAN AND ANOTHER [2024] HKCFI 2482 and CRAFT BAMBOO HOLDINGS LTD v. RICHARD PAUL COLEMAN AND ANOTHER [2024] HKCFI 3138, counsel for the applicant in DIMENSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS LTD v. ARCHID GARMENT FACTORY LTD AND OTHERS [2026] HKCFI 2166 and DENG XIUMING (邓秀明) FOR HERSELF AND ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY OF WONG CHEUK KEUNG (黃灼强), DECEASED v. SO TSZ KIN T/A 溢星棚業 (蘇子健經營溢星棚業) AND OTHERS [2024] HKDC 975, and counsel for the petitioner in PKY v. CHM [2025] HKFC 85. The reported matters concern wills, probate and estates, land and property, and bankruptcy and insolvency.
What is Derek Hu's typical role in Court of First Instance proceedings?
Derek Hu (胡德理), called to the Bar in 2009, is most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff before the Court of First Instance, including in the estate dispute CHENG HANG FONG AND CHENG TSAN CHEUNG v. LOK KAM WING AND OTHERS [2025] HKDC 1639.
What practice areas does Derek Hu's reported work concern?
Derek Hu's reported matters concern wills, probate and estates, land and property, and bankruptcy and insolvency, spanning cases such as CRAFT BAMBOO HOLDINGS LTD v. RICHARD PAUL COLEMAN AND ANOTHER [2024] HKCFI 2482 and DIMENSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS LTD v. ARCHID GARMENT FACTORY LTD AND OTHERS [2026] HKCFI 2166.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Derek Hu appeared in?
Derek Hu appears as counsel of record in 13 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Derek Hu appear in?
Derek Hu appears before HKCFI (8), HKDC (3) and HKCA (1).