Edward McGuinniety
Edward McGuinniety appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Pegasus Chambers.
About Edward McGuinniety
Edward McGuinniety appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025). These were heard before HKCFI (2) and HKDC (2).
Source: derived from 4 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Pegasus Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1987
- Year of call (UK)
- 1985
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Edward McGuinniety, called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1987 (England and Wales, 1985) and practising from Pegasus Chambers, appears primarily at first instance, split between the Court of First Instance and the District Court, most often instructed as counsel for the accused. The reported matters concern Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Money Laundering & Proceeds of Crime, spanning 2024 to 2025.
In the Court of First Instance, Edward McGuinniety was instructed for the accused in HKSAR V. YEUNG MAN HIN (and 1 other) [2025] HKCFI 4370 and HKSAR V. QUINTERO CORREA JHON EDUAR [2024] HKCFI 2462. In the District Court, Edward McGuinniety was instructed for the defendant in HKSAR V. YU CHI KIT, reported at both [2024] HKDC 676 and [2024] HKDC 675.
What role does Edward McGuinniety most often hold in his reported criminal matters?
Edward McGuinniety is most often instructed as counsel for the accused, appearing primarily at first instance across the Court of First Instance and the District Court, in Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Money Laundering matters reported between 2024 and 2025.
What is an example of Edward McGuinniety appearing in the District Court?
In HKSAR V. YU CHI KIT, reported at [2024] HKDC 676 and [2024] HKDC 675, Edward McGuinniety was instructed as counsel for the defendant in the District Court, within a Criminal Law practice otherwise concentrated on accused-side work in the Court of First Instance.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Edward McGuinniety appeared in?
Edward McGuinniety appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025).
Which courts does Edward McGuinniety appear in?
Edward McGuinniety appears before HKCFI (2) and HKDC (2).