Martin Kok 郝曉田
Martin Kok appears as counsel of record in 44 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Des Voeux Chambers.
About Martin Kok
Martin Kok appears as counsel of record in 44 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (25), HKCA (11) and HKDC (6).
Source: derived from 44 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Des Voeux Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2014
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Martin Kok (郝曉田), called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2014 and practising from Des Voeux Chambers, appears across the Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, District Court and Court of Final Appeal, most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff. His reported matters between 2024 and 2026 concern Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Discrimination & Equal Opportunities and Contract & Commercial Disputes. He acted as counsel for the applicant in China Properties Group Limited v. JIC Trust Co., Ltd [2026] HKCFA 21 and Chen Bing Chuen Albert (陳炳泉) v. China Stem Cells Holdings Limited and other respondents [2026] HKCFA 8, and appeared for the respondent in the related Re China Properties Group Ltd proceedings, [2025] HKCA 636, [2025] HKCA 302 and [2024] HKCA 443.
He was also instructed as counsel for the respondent in Dr. Chu Kin Wah v. The Medical Council of Hong Kong [2026] HKCA 522 and [2026] HKCA 31, and in Guo Hanwei v. Xie Guomin and others [2024] HKCA 695, while acting for the defendant in TW Recovery Ltd and others v. Best Leader Precious Metals Ltd and others [2026] HKCA 361 and in the China Stem Cells Holdings Ltd v. Zheng Ting and others litigation ([2025] HKCA 724 and [2025] HKCA 326), and for the plaintiff in Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd v. Bright Idea Promotion Ltd and others [2025] HKCA 1070, working alongside co-counsel including Anson Wong, Rimsky Yuen and Laurence Li.
What kind of insolvency work has Martin Kok done?
Martin Kok has appeared repeatedly in the Re China Properties Group Ltd insolvency proceedings, including [2025] HKCA 636 and [2024] HKCA 443, and as counsel for the applicant in the related China Properties Group Limited v. JIC Trust Co., Ltd [2026] HKCFA 21 before the Court of Final Appeal.
Has Martin Kok appeared in professional discipline matters?
Yes. Martin Kok was counsel for the respondent in Dr. Chu Kin Wah v. The Medical Council of Hong Kong [2026] HKCA 522 and [2026] HKCA 31, professional discipline proceedings before the Court of Appeal concerning a medical practitioner.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Martin Kok appeared in?
Martin Kok appears as counsel of record in 44 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Martin Kok appear in?
Martin Kok appears before HKCFI (25), HKCA (11) and HKDC (6).