Steven Kwan 關文渭

Barrister Bernacchi Chambers Called 1992 22 appearances

Steven Kwan appears as counsel of record in 22 reported Hong Kong judgments (2022–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Bernacchi Chambers.

About Steven Kwan

Steven Kwan appears as counsel of record in 22 reported Hong Kong judgments (2022–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (9), HKCFA (5) and HKCA (5).

Source: derived from 22 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 6 July 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Bernacchi Chambers
Year of call (HK): 1992

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Steven Kwan (關文渭) was called to the Bar in 1992 and practises from Bernacchi Chambers as junior counsel (JC). Reported matters spanning 2022 to 2026 place him across the Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal, as well as the District Court, most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, in matters concerning Criminal Law, Judicial Review & Immigration and National Security.

Kwan's reported appearances include HKSAR v. Woo Wing See Phyllis (胡詠斯), heard at [2026] HKCFA 19 as counsel for the appellant and at [2026] HKCFA 4 as counsel for the applicant, and HKSAR v. Chan Chun Kit (陳俊傑), heard at [2022] HKCFA 15 as counsel for the appellant and at [2022] HKCFA 5 as counsel for the applicant. He appeared as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v. Ng Ma Yu Kang and Another [2025] HKCA 954 and Ma Chun Man v. Commissioner of Correctional Services [2025] HKCA 585, as counsel for the defendant in Dadra Inc. v. Chan Choi Har Ivy [2025] HKCA 111 and HKSAR v. Chan Chun Pan [2026] HKDC 1126, and as counsel for Ms Chow Hang Tung in Secretary for Justice v. Persons Conducting Themselves in Any of the Acts Prohibited under Paragraph 1(a), (b), (c) or (d) of the Indorsement of Claim [2024] HKCA 688. He also acted as counsel for the respondent in Secretary for Justice v. Timothy Wynn Owen KC, Bar Council of the Hong Kong Bar Association [2022] HKCFA 23, and as counsel for the accused in HKSAR v. Chan Ching Hei [2026] HKCFI 3712.

What courts has Steven Kwan appeared before?

Steven Kwan's reported matters between 2022 and 2026 span the Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, Court of Final Appeal and District Court, most often as counsel for the defendant in Criminal Law, Judicial Review & Immigration and National Security matters.

What role did Steven Kwan take in HKSAR v. Woo Wing See Phyllis?

Steven Kwan acted as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. Woo Wing See Phyllis (胡詠斯) [2026] HKCFA 19, and as counsel for the applicant in the related [2026] HKCFA 4 proceedings before the Court of Final Appeal.

Has Steven Kwan appeared in National Security matters?

Yes. Steven Kwan's reported practice profile lists National Security among his areas, and he acted as counsel for Ms Chow Hang Tung in Secretary for Justice v. Persons Conducting Themselves in Any of the Acts Prohibited under Paragraph 1(a), (b), (c) or (d) of the Indorsement of Claim [2024] HKCA 688.