Oscar Tam 譚明德

Barrister Chambers of Lawrence Lok S.C. Called 2021 13 appearances

Oscar Tam appears as counsel of record in 13 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Chambers of Lawrence Lok S.C..

About Oscar Tam

Oscar Tam appears as counsel of record in 13 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (5), HKDC (5) and HKCA (3).

Source: derived from 13 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 11 March 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Chambers of Lawrence Lok S.C.
Year of call (HK): 2021

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Oscar Tam (譚明德), called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2021, practises from Chambers of Lawrence Lok S.C. In matters reported between 2024 and 2026, spanning the Court of Appeal, Court of First Instance and District Court, Oscar Tam was most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, with reported work concentrated in criminal law, money laundering and proceeds of crime, and contract and commercial disputes. He appeared as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v Hu Mingjie (and 1 other) [2026] HKCA 405, and as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v Lung Hon Lam and Another [2025] HKCA 522 and HKSAR v Lung Hon Lam [2025] HKCA 362, having also acted for the defendant in the related District Court proceedings HKSAR v Lung Hon Lam and Another, reported at [2024] HKDC 2053 and [2024] HKDC 1816. At first instance, he acted for the defendant in Chin Choon Onn and Another v Lai Sum Hung and Others [2026] HKCFI 695 and Able Engineering Company Ltd v Po Hing (Hing Yip) Engineering Co Ltd [2024] HKCFI 3492, for the plaintiff in Zhongcai Finance Ltd v Tang Man To Herman [2025] HKCFI 2636, and for the debtor in Re Lui Chun Kit [2025] HKCFI 6194.

What is Oscar Tam's typical role in reported matters?

Oscar Tam (譚明德) is most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, with reported work in criminal law, money laundering, and contract and commercial disputes, including acting for the defendant in Chin Choon Onn and Another v Lai Sum Hung and Others [2026] HKCFI 695.

Has Oscar Tam appeared before the Court of Appeal?

Yes. Oscar Tam acted as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v Hu Mingjie (and 1 other) [2026] HKCA 405 and as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v Lung Hon Lam and Another [2025] HKCA 522.