Jin Pao SC 鮑進龍
Jin Pao SC appears as counsel of record in 37 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026), most often before the HKCA. Member of Temple Chambers.
About Jin Pao SC
Jin Pao appears as counsel of record in 37 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026). These were heard before HKCA (15), HKCFI (14) and HKCFA (8).
Source: derived from 37 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Temple Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2002
- Inner Bar (SC)
- 2018
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Jin Pao (鮑進龍) was called to the Bar in 2002, took silk in 2018, and practises from Temple Chambers. Reported instructions between 2020 and 2026 are concentrated in the appellate courts, covering judicial review and immigration, town planning and land use, and securities and investments, with instructions most often taken for the respondent.
Pao acted for the respondent across the recurring matter DR LEUNG KA LAU V. THE MEDICAL COUNCIL OF HONG KONG [2026] HKCFA 12, [2025] HKCA 616 and [2025] HKCA 140, and for the respondent at the Court of Final Appeal in THE HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY V. INFINGER, NICK (and 1 other) [2024] HKCFA 29 and CB V. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE, SECRETARY FOR SECURITY [2025] HKCFA 10. Securities work has included acting for the petitioner in SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION V. LEUNG ANITA FUNG YEE MARIA AND OTHERS [2025] HKCA 444, and immigration and civil-service matters have included acting for the applicant in SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE V. LI YIK HO [2024] HKCFA 30 and TAM YUK FUN TOFFEE V. SECRETARY FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE [2026] HKCA 389.
What is Jin Pao's seniority and chambers?
Jin Pao (鮑進龍) was called to the Bar in 2002, appointed Senior Counsel in 2018, and practises from Temple Chambers, with reported instructions concentrated in the appellate courts between 2020 and 2026.
What areas does Jin Pao's appellate practice cover?
Jin Pao's reported appellate work covers judicial review and immigration, town planning and land use, and securities and investments, including recurring instructions for the respondent in DR LEUNG KA LAU V. THE MEDICAL COUNCIL OF HONG KONG [2026] HKCFA 12.
Has Jin Pao appeared before the Court of Final Appeal?
Yes. Jin Pao acted for the respondent at the Court of Final Appeal in THE HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY V. INFINGER, NICK (and 1 other) [2024] HKCFA 29 and CB V. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE, SECRETARY FOR SECURITY [2025] HKCFA 10.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Jin Pao appeared in?
Jin Pao appears as counsel of record in 37 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026).
Which courts does Jin Pao appear in?
Jin Pao appears before HKCA (15), HKCFI (14) and HKCFA (8).