Richie Lai 黎暐晴

Barrister Queensway Chambers Called 2017 5 appearances

Richie Lai appears as counsel of record in 5 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKDC. Member of Queensway Chambers.

About Richie Lai

Richie Lai appears as counsel of record in 5 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKDC (3) and HKCFI (2).

Source: derived from 5 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 16 June 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Queensway Chambers
Year of call (HK): 2017

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Richie Lai (黎暐晴), called to the Bar in 2017 and a member of Queensway Chambers, appears primarily before the District Court and Court of First Instance, most often as counsel for the plaintiff. Reported matters concern criminal law, theft, fraud and dishonesty, and arbitration and mediation, spanning 2024 to 2026. He acted for the plaintiff in Eventmaster Ltd v. Chen Hiu Kwan and Others [2026] HKCFI 3380, Chan Lok See Lilyan v. The Incorporated Owners of Wing Lee Building (and 1 other) [2024] HKDC 833 and She v. YLC [2024] HKCFI 578.

He has also appeared as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Lo Kim Ting (and 1 other), reported at [2026] HKDC 1027 and [2026] HKDC 702, alongside co-counsel including Joanna Wong.

What role does Richie Lai most often take in reported matters?

Richie Lai (黎暐晴) is most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff, appearing primarily in the District Court and Court of First Instance, with reported matters concerning criminal law, theft, fraud and dishonesty, and arbitration and mediation between 2024 and 2026.

Which criminal matter did Richie Lai appear in as defence counsel?

Richie Lai acted as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Lo Kim Ting (and 1 other), reported at [2026] HKDC 1027 and [2026] HKDC 702 in the District Court.