James Sherry

Barrister QED Chambers Called 2005 7 appearances

James Sherry appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025), most often before the HKCA. Member of QED Chambers.

About James Sherry

James Sherry appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025). These were heard before HKCA (3), HKCFI (3) and HKDC (1).

Source: derived from 7 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 21 November 2025. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: QED Chambers
Year of call (HK): 2005

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

James Sherry is a Hong Kong barrister at QED Chambers, called to the Bar in 2005 and holding Junior Counsel (JC) qualification. Between 2024 and 2025 his reported matters span the Court of Appeal, Court of First Instance and District Court, most often the Court of Appeal, and he was most often instructed as counsel for the appellant. The reported matters concern criminal law, drug offences and violent offences.

He appeared as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. Khaliq Salman (aka Khalia Salman) [2024] HKCA 1084 and in HKSAR v. Clement, Richard Mark [2024] HKCFI 204 and [2024] HKCFI 203, and as counsel for the defendant in John Joseph Mc Gee v. Nold (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCA 354 and HKSAR v. Ale Magar Krishpoo and Another [2025] HKDC 1457, and as counsel for the accused in HKSAR v. Cele Fezeka Wenzile [2025] HKCFI 4840, with co-counsel including Andrew Bruce, Herriatta Lai and Irene Poon.

What role has James Sherry most often played in his criminal matters?

James Sherry was most often instructed as counsel for the appellant, appearing in matters such as HKSAR v. Khaliq Salman (aka Khalia Salman) [2024] HKCA 1084 and HKSAR v. Clement, Richard Mark [2024] HKCFI 204, reported between 2024 and 2025.

Has James Sherry appeared in non-criminal matters?

Yes. James Sherry appeared as counsel for the defendant in John Joseph Mc Gee v. Nold (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCA 354, alongside his predominantly criminal law, drug offences and violent offences caseload.