Roy Lau

Barrister 5 appearances

Roy Lau appears as counsel of record in 5 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI.

About Roy Lau

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

Source: derived from 5 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 8 June 2026. Published on HKLII.

In the court record

Roy Lau practises as a barrister with reported matters between 2024 and 2026 concerning Criminal Law, Drug Offences, Land & Property, Trusts and Wills, Probate & Estates. He appears primarily at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, and has most often been instructed as counsel for the defendant.

In HKSAR v. Tse Wai Lung and Another [2026] HKCFI 3828 and Chan Chik Lam and Another v. Upjet Ltd [2026] HKDC 759, Roy Lau was counsel for the defendant, as he was in HKSAR v. Lee Kwun Fung [2025] HKCFI 5792. He has also appeared as counsel for the applicant, including in Re Cheung Sai Yin [2024] HKCFI 2352 and in Chu Symon Hin Wing and Chu Yum Hong as the Surviving Managers of Chu Nam Yun (or Yuen) suing on behalf of all members of Chu Nam Yun (or Yuen) v. Occupier(s) of the Premises and Others [2025] HKDC 1437.

What role does Roy Lau most often take in reported matters?

Roy Lau is most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, appearing primarily at first instance in the Court of First Instance. Examples include HKSAR v. Tse Wai Lung and Another [2026] HKCFI 3828 and HKSAR v. Lee Kwun Fung [2025] HKCFI 5792.

Has Roy Lau appeared as counsel for an applicant?

Yes. Roy Lau was instructed as counsel for the applicant in Re Cheung Sai Yin [2024] HKCFI 2352 and in Chu Symon Hin Wing and Chu Yum Hong, Surviving Managers of Chu Nam Yun (or Yuen) v. Occupier(s) of the Premises and Others [2025] HKDC 1437.