Martin Lau 劉加譽
Martin Lau appears as counsel of record in 30 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Des Voeux Chambers.
About Martin Lau
Martin Lau appears as counsel of record in 30 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (24), HKCA (3) and HKDC (2).
Source: derived from 30 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Des Voeux Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2019
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Martin Lau (劉加譽), called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2019 and practising from Des Voeux Chambers, appears primarily in the Court of First Instance, most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff. His reported matters between 2024 and 2026 concern Loans & Debt Recovery, Bankruptcy & Insolvency and Intellectual Property. He acted for the plaintiff in the Sky King Machinery Engineering Ltd v. China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd litigation, including [2026] HKCA 816, [2026] HKCA 11 and [2026] HKCFI 2965, and in the related Schutz, Gilles Yves Rene v. Hongxiao Trading Co., Ltd and others [2026] HKCFI 3992 and Schutz, Gilles Yves Rene v. Hong Kong Long Ding Yi Trading Co., Ltd and others [2026] HKCFI 3254.
He was also instructed as counsel for the petitioner in Re Lau Mei Sze Cinderella [2025] HKCA 89, and as counsel for the defendant in Yip Chi Hung, Francis v. Doubibi (HK) Ltd and another [2026] HKCFI 3414, The Yin Nin Savings Mortgage Loan & Land Investment Co Ltd and another v. Occupier(s) of Premises and others [2026] HKCFI 2224, Zhang Yuyan v. To Ngan Ho [2026] HKCFI 1932 and Yang Well International Co Ltd v. Firecore Technology Ltd and another [2026] HKCFI 1814, and for the plaintiff in Dong Youqun and another v. Wang Ping and others [2026] HKCFI 813, working alongside co-counsel including William Wong SC, Adrian Lai and Christopher Chain SC.
What litigation has Martin Lau handled for Sky King Machinery Engineering Ltd?
Martin Lau acted as counsel for the plaintiff across the Sky King Machinery Engineering Ltd v. China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd litigation, including [2026] HKCA 816, [2026] HKCA 11 and [2026] HKCFI 2965, before the Court of Appeal and Court of First Instance.
Does Martin Lau practise in debt recovery and insolvency?
Yes. Martin Lau's reported matters concern Loans & Debt Recovery, Bankruptcy & Insolvency and Intellectual Property, including counsel for the petitioner in Re Lau Mei Sze Cinderella [2025] HKCA 89 before the Court of Appeal.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Martin Lau appeared in?
Martin Lau appears as counsel of record in 30 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Martin Lau appear in?
Martin Lau appears before HKCFI (24), HKCA (3) and HKDC (2).