James Wong 黃立煒

Barrister Century Chambers Called 2010 6 appearances

James Wong appears as counsel of record in 6 reported Hong Kong judgments (2025–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Century Chambers.

About James Wong

James Wong appears as counsel of record in 6 reported Hong Kong judgments (2025–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (4) and HKDC (2).

Source: derived from 6 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 25 June 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Century Chambers
Year of call (HK): 2010

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

James Wong (黃立煒) is a Hong Kong barrister at Century Chambers, called to the Bar in 2010 and holding Junior Counsel (JC) qualification. Between 2025 and 2026 his reported matters span the Court of First Instance and District Court, and he was most often instructed as counsel for the defendant. The reported matters concern criminal law, drug offences and bankruptcy and insolvency, together with land and property.

He appeared as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Hui Wan Faat [2026] HKCFI 3838, HKSAR v. Au Wing Yung Debbie [2025] HKCFI 3614 and HKSAR v. Yeung Ka Hin Jason [2025] HKCFI 3617, as counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v. Yung Zhi Chiu [2026] HKDC 1143, as counsel for the debtor in Re Law Siu Lun [2026] HKCFI 2364, and as counsel for the plaintiff in Lo Wo Lun v. Ip Wing Shing and Another [2025] HKDC 1699, with co-counsel including Brian Lo, Edward K H Ng and Ernest Koo.

What role has James Wong most often played in his reported matters?

James Wong was most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, appearing in matters including HKSAR v. Hui Wan Faat [2026] HKCFI 3838 and HKSAR v. Au Wing Yung Debbie [2025] HKCFI 3614, reported between 2025 and 2026.

Has James Wong appeared in insolvency proceedings?

Yes. James Wong appeared as counsel for the debtor in Re Law Siu Lun [2026] HKCFI 2364, a bankruptcy and insolvency matter in the Court of First Instance, alongside his predominantly criminal law caseload.