Michael Lok 陸栩然
Michael Lok appears as counsel of record in 47 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Des Voeux Chambers.
About Michael Lok
Michael Lok appears as counsel of record in 47 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (31), HKCA (6) and HKDC (5).
Source: derived from 47 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
Michael Lok (陸栩然), called to the Bar in 2014 and a member of Des Voeux Chambers, appears across Hong Kong's appellate and first-instance courts, most often before the Court of First Instance, between 2021 and 2026. He was most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff, and his reported practice concerns judicial review and immigration, bankruptcy and insolvency, and company and shareholder disputes.
Reported matters include Kwan-style corporate litigation such as 廈門新景地集團有限公司 (formerly known as 廈門巿鑫新景地房地產有限公司) v. Eton Properties Ltd and Others, heard as [2026] HKCA 888 and [2026] HKCA 1149, in which he appeared as counsel for the defendant. He also appeared as counsel for the respondent in the judicial review matter Ko Kang Suk v. Director of Immigration and Another [2024] HKCA 848, as counsel for the liquidator in Re Dafa Properties Group Ltd (In Liquidation) (and 1 other) [2026] HKCFI 3257, and as counsel for the plaintiff in WFC Holding Ltd v. New Castle Investments Ltd (新港投資有限公司) [2021] HKCFA 5.
What courts does Michael Lok appear before?
Michael Lok (陸栩然) appears across Hong Kong's appellate and first-instance courts, most often before the Court of First Instance, with reported matters extending to the Court of Appeal, the Court of Final Appeal and the District Court between 2021 and 2026.
What practice areas does Michael Lok cover?
Michael Lok's reported practice concerns judicial review and immigration, bankruptcy and insolvency, and company and shareholder disputes, including matters such as Ko Kang Suk v. Director of Immigration and Another [2024] HKCA 848 and Re Dafa Properties Group Ltd (In Liquidation) (and 1 other) [2026] HKCFI 3257.
In what capacity has Michael Lok been instructed?
Michael Lok has most often been instructed as counsel for the plaintiff, appearing for example in WFC Holding Ltd v. New Castle Investments Ltd (新港投資有限公司) [2021] HKCFA 5, alongside instructions as counsel for the defendant and respondent in other reported matters.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has Michael Lok appeared in?
Michael Lok appears as counsel of record in 47 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026).
Which courts does Michael Lok appear in?
Michael Lok appears before HKCFI (31), HKCA (6) and HKDC (5).