Edward Alder
Edward Alder appears as counsel of record in 12 reported Hong Kong judgments (2023–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Prince's Chambers.
About Edward Alder
Edward Alder appears as counsel of record in 12 reported Hong Kong judgments (2023–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (9) and HKCFA (3).
Source: derived from 12 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Prince's Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2006
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Edward Alder was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2006 and practises from Prince's Chambers. Reported matters between 2023 and 2026 span the Court of Final Appeal and the Court of First Instance, concentrated in shipping and admiralty, arbitration and mediation, and intellectual property.
Alder appeared as counsel for the defendant in David Subotic and Others v. Securities and Futures Commission [2023] HKCFA 32, and as counsel for the plaintiff in the admiralty matter Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Pertamina v. Trevaskis Limited before the Court of Final Appeal, reported at [2023] HKCFA 20 and [2023] HKCFA 5. At first instance, Alder was instructed as counsel for the plaintiff in the shipping matters Friendship Shipping and Trading S.A. v. I.V.L. Dhunseri Polyester Company S.A.E., reported at [2024] HKCFI 3511 and [2024] HKCFI 3180, and EMS-Tech Inc. v. The Owners and/or Demise Charterers of the Ship or Vessel "Mirna" and the Other Ships or Vessels Named in Schedule "A" Annexed Hereto [2024] HKCFI 1793, and as counsel for the defendant in LehmanBrown Ltd v. Union Trade Holdings Inc. and Others [2026] HKCFI 3699 and F J Benjamin (Singapore) Pte Ltd v. Babyzen Ltd [2026] HKCFI 3603.
What areas does Edward Alder's reported practice concern?
Edward Alder's reported matters concern shipping and admiralty, arbitration and mediation, and intellectual property, including the admiralty matter Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Pertamina v. Trevaskis Limited [2023] HKCFA 20 and Friendship Shipping and Trading S.A. v. I.V.L. Dhunseri Polyester Company S.A.E. [2024] HKCFI 3511.
Has Edward Alder appeared before the Court of Final Appeal?
Yes. Edward Alder appeared as counsel for the defendant in David Subotic and Others v. Securities and Futures Commission [2023] HKCFA 32 and as counsel for the plaintiff in Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Pertamina v. Trevaskis Limited [2023] HKCFA 5.
What role has Edward Alder held in shipping matters?
Edward Alder was instructed as counsel for the plaintiff in the shipping disputes Friendship Shipping and Trading S.A. v. I.V.L. Dhunseri Polyester Company S.A.E. [2024] HKCFI 3511 and [2024] HKCFI 3180, both before the Court of First Instance.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Edward Alder appeared in?
Edward Alder appears as counsel of record in 12 reported Hong Kong judgments (2023–2026).
Which courts does Edward Alder appear in?
Edward Alder appears before HKCFI (9) and HKCFA (3).