Francis Yip 葉劍明
Francis Yip appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Fortune Chambers.
About Francis Yip
Francis Yip appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (2) and HKDC (1).
Source: derived from 3 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Fortune Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1991
- Year of call (UK)
- 1990
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Francis Yip (葉劍明) was called to the Bar in Hong Kong in 1991 (and in England and Wales in 1990) and practises from Fortune Chambers as Junior Counsel. His reported matters sit mainly at first instance in the Court of First Instance, spanning criminal law, drug offences, and land and property, with instructions most often as counsel for the accused.
Yip appeared as counsel for the accused in HKSAR v. Ho Kwok Wai Ray [2026] HKCFI 1569 and in HKSAR v. Chow Hong [2024] HKCFI 1683, both criminal proceedings in the Court of First Instance. He also appeared as counsel for the plaintiff in the land and property matter Lo Wo Lun v. Ip Wing Shing and Another [2025] HKDC 1699 in the District Court.
What areas of practice does Francis Yip's reported work cover?
Francis Yip (葉劍明), called to the Bar in 1991 and based at Fortune Chambers, has reported matters spanning criminal law, drug offences and land and property in the Court of First Instance, most often as counsel for the accused, as in HKSAR v. Ho Kwok Wai Ray [2026] HKCFI 1569.
Has Francis Yip appeared in civil matters?
Yes. In Lo Wo Lun v. Ip Wing Shing and Another [2025] HKDC 1699, a land and property dispute in the District Court, Francis Yip appeared as counsel for the plaintiff, alongside his criminal law instructions in the Court of First Instance.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Francis Yip appeared in?
Francis Yip appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Francis Yip appear in?
Francis Yip appears before HKCFI (2) and HKDC (1).