Teresa Yu 余祖晴
Teresa Yu appears as counsel of record in 26 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Garden Chambers.
About Teresa Yu
Teresa Yu appears as counsel of record in 26 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (12), HKCA (8) and HKDC (5).
Source: derived from 26 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Garden Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2021
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Teresa Yu (余祖晴) was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2021 and practises from Garden Chambers. Reported matters between 2024 and 2026 span the Court of First Instance, the Court of Appeal, the District Court and the Family Court, with Yu most often instructed as counsel for the defendant or the plaintiff. The reported practice is led by Criminal Law and Drug Offences, alongside Family & Divorce, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Land & Property, Arbitration & Mediation and Children, Custody & Adoption.
Appellate criminal instructions included HKSAR v. Hu Mingjie (and 1 other) [2026] HKCA 405, HKSAR v. Enriquez Anna Mae Justimbaste [2025] HKCA 520, HKSAR v. Lam Tsz Kin, Kent and Another [2024] HKCA 192, HKSAR v. Ebhonun Akonjie Alex [2024] HKCA 316 and HKSAR v. Lau Fun [2024] HKCA 254, as counsel for the appellant or applicant. Yu also acted as counsel for the accused in HKSAR v. Cheung Kwok Fai [2026] HKCFI 1002. Civil instructions included the defendant role in Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Ltd v. China Fortune Enterprises Ltd and Others [2025] HKCA 945, the plaintiff role in Wai Yin Fei v. Chan Shuk King also known as Chan Shuk King Yvonne [2026] HKCFI 3826 and Fan Sui Wong v. Zhou Jun Ying [2026] HKCFI 2828, the petitioner role in TKY v. YSGA [2024] HKCA 1197 and [2024] HKCA 689, and the appellant role in CPKB v. Director of Social Welfare [2025] HKCFI 5918.
What is Teresa Yu's reported practice focus?
Teresa Yu (余祖晴) has a reported practice led by Criminal Law and Drug Offences, with further matters in Family & Divorce, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy & Insolvency and Land & Property, appearing across four courts between 2024 and 2026.
What criminal appeals has Teresa Yu appeared in?
Teresa Yu appeared as counsel for the appellant or applicant in Court of Appeal matters including HKSAR v. Hu Mingjie (and 1 other) [2026] HKCA 405 and HKSAR v. Lam Tsz Kin, Kent and Another [2024] HKCA 192.
Has Teresa Yu acted in family proceedings?
Yes. Teresa Yu was counsel for the petitioner in TKY v. YSGA, reported at [2024] HKCA 1197 and [2024] HKCA 689, part of a reported practice that also covers Family & Divorce and Children, Custody & Adoption matters.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Teresa Yu appeared in?
Teresa Yu appears as counsel of record in 26 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Teresa Yu appear in?
Teresa Yu appears before HKCFI (12), HKCA (8) and HKDC (5).