Erik Shum 沈士文
Erik Shum appears as counsel of record in 34 reported Hong Kong judgments (1997–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Erik Shum's Chambers.
About Erik Shum
Erik Shum appears as counsel of record in 34 reported Hong Kong judgments (1997–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (16), HKDC (7) and HKCA (6).
Source: derived from 34 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Erik Shum's Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1985
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Erik Shum (沈士文), called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1985 and practising from Erik Shum's Chambers, has reported matters spanning 1997 to 2026 across the Court of First Instance, District Court, Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal. His reported practice covers land and property, personal injury and criminal law, together with trusts, defamation, mental capacity and guardianship, national security and bribery and corruption. He was most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff, appearing in Ip Siu Chi v. Kwan Wing Hang Trading as Fai Hung Construction Company and Others [2026] HKCA 204, Pang Sai Yu the Manager of 'Pang She Yan Tso' v. Winner Day Investment Ltd and Others [2025] HKCA 1133, CB v. Apthorp, Brian Drew [2025] HKCA 809, Woo Kwok Ping v. The Incorporated Management Committee of Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School [2025] HKCA 168 and [2024] HKCA 1092, and So Tak Yu by her Next Friend, So Kwok Fai v. Ho Man Hei and Others [2026] HKCFI 3743.
He was also instructed as counsel for the defendant in Pang Kam Chuen, the Sole Executor of the Estate of Pang Yeuk Chi, Deceased v. Pang Kam Bor [2025] HKCA 895, and in the HKSAR v. Lam Cheuk Ting (林卓廷) proceedings, acting as counsel for the respondent at [2025] HKCFA 7 and as counsel for the appellant at [2024] HKCFA 18. Earlier reported instructions as counsel for the appellant include Albert Cheng and Another v. Tse Wai Chun Paul [2000] HKCFA 35, a defamation matter, and Wong Tak Yue v. Kung Kwok Wai David and Another, reported at [1998] HKCFA 36 and [1997] HKCFA 7.
What is the range of Erik Shum's reported practice areas?
Erik Shum's reported casework, from 1997 to 2026, spans land and property, personal injury and criminal law, along with trusts, defamation, mental capacity and guardianship, national security and bribery and corruption, most often as counsel for the plaintiff.
Has Erik Shum appeared in national security matters?
Yes. Erik Shum was instructed in the HKSAR v. Lam Cheuk Ting (林卓廷) proceedings, acting as counsel for the respondent at [2025] HKCFA 7 and as counsel for the appellant at the earlier [2024] HKCFA 18 stage before the Court of Final Appeal.
What defamation matter has Erik Shum appeared in?
Erik Shum was counsel for the appellant in Albert Cheng and Another v. Tse Wai Chun Paul [2000] HKCFA 35, a Court of Final Appeal defamation matter reported within his long-running practice from 1997 to 2026.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Erik Shum appeared in?
Erik Shum appears as counsel of record in 34 reported Hong Kong judgments (1997–2026).
Which courts does Erik Shum appear in?
Erik Shum appears before HKCFI (16), HKDC (7) and HKCA (6).