Isabel Tam 譚俊宜

Barrister Denis Chang's Chambers Called 2013 10 appearances

Isabel Tam appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Denis Chang's Chambers.

About Isabel Tam

Isabel Tam appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (4), HKFC (3) and HKCFA (2).

Source: derived from 10 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 15 July 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Denis Chang's Chambers
Year of call (HK): 2013

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Isabel Tam (譚俊宜) is a Hong Kong barrister called to the Bar in 2013 and practising from Denis Chang's Chambers. Tam's reported matters run from 2021 to 2026 and appear across both appellate and first-instance courts, most often in the Court of First Instance. Tam has most often been instructed as counsel for the applicant, including in Kwok Cheuk Kin v. Director of Lands and Others v. Heung Yee Kuk (Interested Party) (and 2 others) [2021] HKCFA 38 and [2021] HKCFA 27, and in WPRK v. Torture Claims Appeal Board / Non-refoulement Claims Petition Office [2025] HKCFI 2438.

In family proceedings, Tam appeared as counsel for the petitioner in C, S (formerly known as C, S) v. W, CT [2025] HKFC 75 and HMC v. CWY [2024] HKFC 87, and as counsel for the respondent in LWT v. TKH [2025] HKFC 79. Tam also acted as counsel for the plaintiff in Koo Ming Kown v. Rev. Mr. Mok Kong Ting and Others [2026] HKCFI 802, as counsel for the interested party in K (an infant) by his next friend, R v. The Secretary for Justice [2025] HKCFI 1974, and as counsel 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. C and Another [2024] HKCFI 2821. The reported matters concern family and divorce, judicial review and immigration, and bankruptcy and insolvency.

What are Isabel Tam's main areas of practice?

Isabel Tam (譚俊宜), called to the Bar in 2013 and practising from Denis Chang's Chambers, has reported matters from 2021 to 2026 concerning family and divorce, judicial review and immigration, and bankruptcy and insolvency, appearing across the Court of First Instance and Family Court.

In what capacity has Isabel Tam appeared in judicial review matters?

Isabel Tam has most often been instructed as counsel for the applicant in judicial review matters, including WPRK v. Torture Claims Appeal Board / Non-refoulement Claims Petition Office [2025] HKCFI 2438 and the Kwok Cheuk Kin land-related applications before the Court of Final Appeal.

Which Family Court matters has Isabel Tam appeared in?

Isabel Tam has appeared before the Family Court as counsel for the petitioner in C, S (formerly known as C, S) v. W, CT [2025] HKFC 75 and HMC v. CWY [2024] HKFC 87, and as counsel for the respondent in LWT v. TKH [2025] HKFC 79.