Steven Liu 廖元聰
Steven Liu appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2026), most often before the HKCA. Member of Erik Shum's Chambers.
About Steven Liu
Steven Liu appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2026). These were heard before HKCA (2) and HKCFI (1).
Source: derived from 3 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Erik Shum's Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2005
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Steven Liu (廖元聰) was called to the Bar in 2005 and practises from Erik Shum's Chambers as junior counsel (JC). His reported matters, all from 2026, place him primarily in the Court of Appeal, most often instructed as counsel for the respondent, in matters concerning Criminal Law, Theft, Fraud & Dishonesty and Judicial Review & Immigration.
Liu appeared as counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v. Fang Siyuan [2026] HKCA 1092 and HKSAR v. Salvi Arpit Manoj [2026] HKCA 974, and as counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v. Tam Chun Fung [2026] HKCFI 3295.
What role does Steven Liu typically take in his reported matters?
Steven Liu is most often instructed as counsel for the respondent, appearing primarily in the Court of Appeal in Criminal Law and Theft, Fraud & Dishonesty matters reported in 2026, and as counsel for the prosecution in Court of First Instance proceedings.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Steven Liu appeared in?
Steven Liu appears as counsel of record in 3 reported Hong Kong judgments (2026).
Which courts does Steven Liu appear in?
Steven Liu appears before HKCA (2) and HKCFI (1).