John Marray
John Marray appears as counsel of record in 15 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Admiralty Chambers.
About John Marray
John Marray appears as counsel of record in 15 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (7), HKDC (6) and HKCA (2).
Source: derived from 15 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Admiralty Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1985
- Year of call (UK)
- 1980
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
John Marray, called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1985 (Admiralty Chambers), practises predominantly in criminal defence work at first instance. He appears most often in the Court of First Instance, with further appearances in the District Court and Court of Appeal, and is most frequently instructed as counsel for the accused. His practice spans criminal law generally, with a recurring drug-offences component and matters involving theft, fraud and dishonesty.
Representative appearances include instructions for the accused in HKSAR v. Petrus Johannes Burger [2026] HKCFI 1461, HKSAR v. Chin Yin Ling, Elaine (and 1 other) [2026] HKCFI 1504 and HKSAR v. Foysal Amir [2025] HKCFI 4975, as well as defence instructions in HKSAR v. Gadara Jaspal Singh [2025] HKDC 1156. He has also appeared for the prosecution, as in HKSAR v. Ng Chi Yip and Others [2026] HKCFI 1546, and on the applicant side at appellate level in Secretary for Justice v. Tai Tin Ho, Zafar and Another (and 1 other) [2025] HKCA 1109 and HKSAR v. Li Fuchao and Another [2024] HKCA 732.
What is John Marray's practice focus?
John Marray practises in criminal law, most often instructed as counsel for the accused, with reported matters covering drug offences and theft, fraud and dishonesty cases heard mainly in the Court of First Instance and District Court.
In which courts does John Marray typically appear?
He appears primarily at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, alongside matters in the District Court and Court of Appeal, reflecting a criminal practice reported between 2024 and 2026.
Which cases has John Marray appeared in?
Reported matters include HKSAR v. Petrus Johannes Burger [2026] HKCFI 1461 and HKSAR v. Ng Chi Yip and Others [2026] HKCFI 1546, alongside appellate instructions in Secretary for Justice v. Tai Tin Ho, Zafar and Another (and 1 other) [2025] HKCA 1109.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has John Marray appeared in?
John Marray appears as counsel of record in 15 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does John Marray appear in?
John Marray appears before HKCFI (7), HKDC (6) and HKCA (2).