John Wright
John Wright appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–2026), most often before the HKDC. Member of Pacific Chambers.
About John Wright
John Wright appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–2026). These were heard before HKDC (4), HKCFA (4) and HKCA (1).
Source: derived from 10 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Pacific Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1985
- Year of call (UK)
- 1979
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
John Wright, called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1985 (having first been called in England and Wales in 1979) and based at Pacific Chambers, appears across both appellate and first-instance courts, most often in the Court of Final Appeal, in matters reported between 1998 and 2026. He is most frequently instructed as counsel for the defendant, with a practice spanning criminal law, drug offences and employment and labour matters, alongside construction and personal injury work.
Reported instructions include acting for the defendant in HKSAR v. Ali Mohsin [2026] HKDC 468, HKSAR v. Kanthima Maleemao [2026] HKDC 401 and HKSAR v. Sadawer Hussain [2025] HKDC 657; for the respondent in HKSAR v. Okafor Christian [2025] HKCA 176 and Rainfield Design & Associates Ltd. v. Siu Chi Moon [1999] HKCFA 69; for the appellant and, on an earlier occasion, applicant across stages of Archer, Harold Dean v. The Hong Kong Channel Ltd, reported at [1999] HKCFA 1, [1998] HKCFA 32 and [1998] HKCFA 43; for the plaintiff in Gurung Jagat v. Dragages Hong Kong Ltd and Another [2025] HKCFI 418; and for the applicant in Jatinder Singh v. Cheung Lit Kam and Another [2024] HKDC 1827.
What is John Wright's principal area of practice?
John Wright, of Pacific Chambers, practises mainly in criminal law, appearing most often as counsel for the defendant, with reported matters also covering drug offences, employment and labour, construction and personal injury work.
In which courts does John Wright most often appear?
He appears across both appellate and first-instance courts, most often in the Court of Final Appeal, with further reported matters in the District Court, Court of Appeal and Court of First Instance between 1998 and 2026.
What civil matters has John Wright handled?
Reported civil instructions include acting for the plaintiff in Gurung Jagat v. Dragages Hong Kong Ltd and Another [2025] HKCFI 418 and for the respondent in Rainfield Design & Associates Ltd. v. Siu Chi Moon [1999] HKCFA 69, alongside stages of Archer, Harold Dean v. The Hong Kong Channel Ltd.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has John Wright appeared in?
John Wright appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (1998–2026).
Which courts does John Wright appear in?
John Wright appears before HKDC (4), HKCFA (4) and HKCA (1).