Richard Yip 葉海琅
Richard Yip appears as counsel of record in 23 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Denis Chang's Chambers.
About Richard Yip
Richard Yip appears as counsel of record in 23 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (16), HKCA (4) and HKDC (3).
Source: derived from 23 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Denis Chang's Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2011
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Richard Yip (葉海琅), called to the Bar in 2011 and a member of Denis Chang's Chambers, appears across the Court of Appeal, Court of First Instance and District Court, most often as counsel for the defendant. His reported matters concern bankruptcy and insolvency, loans and debt recovery and personal injury, together with tax, rates and stamp duty and criminal law. A recurring instruction has been for the defendant in Koo Ming Kown v. The Baptist Convention of Hong Kong and Others, spanning [2026] HKCA 1098, [2026] HKCA 372, [2026] HKCFI 2492, [2026] HKCFI 1096 and [2025] HKCFI 4680, as well as related proceedings Lai Chik Kun Michael and Others v. The Baptist Convention of Hong Kong and Another [2026] HKCFI 3918, in which he acted for the defendant, and [2026] HKCFI 3433, in which he was counsel for an intended witness.
He has also appeared as counsel for the respondent in Re China Zenith Chemical Group Ltd (formerly known as Xinyang Maojian Group Ltd) [2025] HKCA 253 and [2025] HKCA 109, as counsel for the defendant in Chinese Corporate Finance, Ltd v. Daniel Kan Pui Kei and Others (and 1 other) [2026] HKCFI 3708 and Chow Fung Ying v. Chow Fung Ha and Others [2025] HKCFI 3358, and as counsel for the plaintiff in Tse Chi Wai v. Chan Kwan Ho and Others [2026] HKDC 144. Co-counsel in these matters have included Abraham Chan, SC, Enoch Fong, Keith Chan, Leon Ho and Tommy Cheung.
What areas does Richard Yip's reported practice cover?
Richard Yip (葉海琅) is most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, with reported matters concerning bankruptcy and insolvency, loans and debt recovery and personal injury, appearing across the Court of Appeal, Court of First Instance and District Court between 2024 and 2026.
What is Richard Yip's role in the Koo Ming Kown litigation?
In Koo Ming Kown v. The Baptist Convention of Hong Kong and Others, reported across [2026] HKCA 1098, [2026] HKCFI 2492 and related citations, Richard Yip appeared as counsel for the defendant.
Has Richard Yip appeared as counsel for the respondent?
Yes. Richard Yip acted as counsel for the respondent in Re China Zenith Chemical Group Ltd (formerly known as Xinyang Maojian Group Ltd), reported at [2025] HKCA 253 and [2025] HKCA 109.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Richard Yip appeared in?
Richard Yip appears as counsel of record in 23 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Richard Yip appear in?
Richard Yip appears before HKCFI (16), HKCA (4) and HKDC (3).