Ian Chu 朱柏熹

Barrister Gilt Chambers Called 2021 10 appearances

Ian Chu appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Gilt Chambers.

About Ian Chu

Ian Chu appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (4), HKDC (4) and HKFC (1).

Source: derived from 10 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 16 March 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Gilt Chambers
Year of call (HK): 2021

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Ian Chu (朱柏熹) was called to the Bar in 2021 and practises from Gilt Chambers. He appears primarily at first instance, most often before the Court of First Instance, and has most often been instructed as counsel for the plaintiff. The reported matters span land and property, wills, probate and estates, children, custody and adoption, and a range of other civil and criminal areas across the period 2024 to 2026.

Ian Chu appeared as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v. Lin Chi Man and Another [2024] HKCA 418, and as counsel for the defendant in Chiu Han Lee Henry and Others v. Willie Chiu [2026] HKCFI 1550. His plaintiff-side work has included Chui Kwok Fai v. Sino Estates Management Ltd [2025] HKDC 1880, Hung Tat A. I. Garment Machinery Company Ltd v. Hong Kong Melt Blowing Production Company Ltd and Another [2025] HKDC 1450, CC Credit Services Ltd v. Lok Ka Yin and Another [2025] HKCFI 2528, Ding You v. Citibank (Hong Kong) Ltd [2024] HKDC 2025, and Shum Chun Tung v. To Ying Lam Aileen and Another [2024] HKDC 795. He acted for the plaintiff in a probate matter, Chao Chiung Yo, the Executor of the Estate of Madam Leung Hing Shan, Deceased v. Sam Yu Lik Eric (and 1 other) [2024] HKCFI 1377, appeared in the Family Court in WKC v. KHC [2025] HKFC 20, and acted as counsel for the applicant in Re GT Capital Ltd [2024] HKCFI 1007.

What is Ian Chu's usual role in reported matters?

Ian Chu (朱柏熹) of Gilt Chambers has most often been instructed as counsel for the plaintiff, appearing in matters such as Chui Kwok Fai v. Sino Estates Management Ltd [2025] HKDC 1880 and CC Credit Services Ltd v. Lok Ka Yin and Another [2025] HKCFI 2528.

Has Ian Chu appeared in probate or family matters?

Yes. Ian Chu acted for the plaintiff in the probate matter Chao Chiung Yo, the Executor of the Estate of Madam Leung Hing Shan, Deceased v. Sam Yu Lik Eric (and 1 other) [2024] HKCFI 1377, and appeared in the Family Court in WKC v. KHC [2025] HKFC 20.