Eugene Yim
Eugene Yim appears as counsel of record in 21 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKFC.
About Eugene Yim
Eugene Yim appears as counsel of record in 21 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKFC (18), HKCFI (2) and HKCA (1).
Source: derived from 21 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Eugene Yim is a Hong Kong barrister practising principally in the Family Court, with reported matters concentrated in family and divorce law and children, custody and adoption disputes between 2024 and 2026. In LCFM v. LSF, instructed as counsel for the applicant, the matter proceeded from the Court of Appeal in LCFM v. LSF [2024] HKCA 852 to the Family Court in LCFM (Formerly Known As LCFM) v. LSF [2026] HKFC 104. Eugene Yim also appeared for the defendant in Secretary for Justice (in His Capacity as the Central Authority Designated under the Child Abduction and Custody Ordinance, Cap. 512) v. SK and Another [2025] HKCFI 6345, a child-abduction matter heard in the Court of First Instance.
Most reported instructions were as counsel for the petitioner, including WSSF v. WNYA Also Known As WANY [2025] HKFC 147, LQ Formerly Known As LQ v. SF [2025] HKFC 123, and CHJ v. LSR [2024] HKFC 223 and [2024] HKFC 224. Eugene Yim also acted for the respondent in PFX v. XKJ [2025] HKFC 154, appearing alongside co-counsel including Bonnie Cheng and Cristian Tsang across the Family Court docket.
What areas does Eugene Yim practise in?
Eugene Yim is a Hong Kong barrister whose reported practice is concentrated in the Family Court, covering family and divorce law and children, custody and adoption matters between 2024 and 2026, most often instructed as counsel for the petitioner.
Has Eugene Yim appeared outside the Family Court?
Yes. Eugene Yim appeared for the defendant in the child-abduction matter Secretary for Justice v. SK and Another [2025] HKCFI 6345 in the Court of First Instance, and for the applicant in LCFM v. LSF [2024] HKCA 852 in the Court of Appeal.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has Eugene Yim appeared in?
Eugene Yim appears as counsel of record in 21 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Eugene Yim appear in?
Eugene Yim appears before HKFC (18), HKCFI (2) and HKCA (1).