Michael Delaney

Barrister Plowman Chambers Called 1992 5 appearances

Michael Delaney appears as counsel of record in 5 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025), most often before the HKDC. Member of Plowman Chambers.

About Michael Delaney

Michael Delaney appears as counsel of record in 5 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025). These were heard before HKDC (5).

Source: derived from 5 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 11 July 2025. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Plowman Chambers
Year of call (HK): 1992

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Michael Delaney is a barrister at Plowman Chambers, called to the bar in 1992. Reported matters between 2024 and 2025 place him primarily in the District Court, most often instructed as counsel for the prosecution in criminal proceedings concerning drug offences and money laundering, including HKSAR v. Fu Chun Kit [2025] HKDC 1189 and a related hearing, HKSAR v. Fu Chun Kit and Another [2025] HKDC 1152.

Delaney also prosecuted HKSAR v. Chu Hoi Kan [2024] HKDC 1417 and an earlier hearing in the same matter, HKSAR v. Chu Hoi Kan [2024] HKDC 751, and appeared as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Ylagan Ester P [2024] HKDC 220.

What role does Michael Delaney most often take in reported cases?

Michael Delaney, a barrister at Plowman Chambers called to the bar in 1992, is most often instructed as counsel for the prosecution in Hong Kong District Court drug and money laundering matters, including HKSAR v. Fu Chun Kit [2025] HKDC 1189.

Has Michael Delaney appeared for the defence?

Yes. Michael Delaney appeared as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Ylagan Ester P [2024] HKDC 220, a District Court matter reported alongside his more frequent prosecution instructions, such as HKSAR v. Chu Hoi Kan [2024] HKDC 1417.