Geoffrey Ma SC
Geoffrey Ma SC appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–1999), most often before the HKCFA.
About Geoffrey Ma SC
Geoffrey Ma appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–1999). These were heard before HKCFA (10).
Source: derived from 10 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Geoffrey Ma SC's reported practice at the Bar is concentrated in the Court of Final Appeal, spanning 1998 to 1999, with matters concerning Judicial Review & Immigration. He was most often instructed as counsel for the appellant, appearing in Lau Kong Yung and Others v. The Director of Immigration [1999] HKCFA 4 and [1999] HKCFA 5, Tsui Kuen Nang v. The Director of Immigration [1999] HKCFA 20 and [1999] HKCFA 73, The Director of Immigration v. Cheung Lai Wah [1999] HKCFA 21 and [1999] HKCFA 17, and Ng Ka Ling and Another v. The Director of Immigration [1999] HKCFA 81 and [1999] HKCFA 72.
He also appeared as counsel for the respondent in Chan Kam Nga v. Director of Immigration [1999] HKCFA 16 and Thang Thieu Quyen and Others v. The Director of Immigration and Another [1998] HKCFA 7. Across these immigration matters he appeared alongside other counsel including Denis Chang, Joseph Fok, Philip Dykes, S H Kwok, Gladys Li and Margaret Ng.
What court does Geoffrey Ma SC appear before?
Geoffrey Ma SC's reported matters are concentrated in the Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong's highest appellate court, in cases such as Ng Ka Ling and Another v. The Director of Immigration [1999] HKCFA 81 and Lau Kong Yung and Others v. The Director of Immigration [1999] HKCFA 4.
What role has Geoffrey Ma SC most often held?
He was most often instructed as counsel for the appellant, for example in Tsui Kuen Nang v. The Director of Immigration [1999] HKCFA 20, and also appeared for the respondent, as in Chan Kam Nga v. Director of Immigration [1999] HKCFA 16.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Geoffrey Ma appeared in?
Geoffrey Ma appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–1999).
Which courts does Geoffrey Ma appear in?
Geoffrey Ma appears before HKCFA (10).