James Cheng 鄭從展

Barrister Olympia Chambers Called 1992 3 appearances

James Cheng appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Olympia Chambers.

About James Cheng

James Cheng 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 12 February 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Olympia Chambers
Year of call (HK): 1992

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

James Cheng (鄭從展) was called to the Bar in 1992 and practises from Olympia Chambers. Cheng's reported matters concern criminal law, drug offences and road traffic and driving offences, appearing across the Court of First Instance and the District Court, most often instructed as counsel for the accused.

Cheng acted for the accused in HKSAR v. Wong Ka Lung [2025] HKCFI 489 and HKSAR v. Le V. Phong [2024] HKCFI 1601, and as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Yip Tung Ming [2026] HKDC 303, criminal matters reported between 2024 and 2026.

What kind of criminal matters has James Cheng handled?

James Cheng's reported practice covers criminal law, drug offences and road traffic and driving offences, acting as counsel for the accused in matters such as HKSAR v. Wong Ka Lung [2025] HKCFI 489.

Which courts does James Cheng appear in?

James Cheng appears primarily in the Court of First Instance, with further matters in the District Court, such as HKSAR v. Yip Tung Ming [2026] HKDC 303, where he acted as counsel for the defendant.