Timothy Lam 林子暘
Timothy Lam appears as counsel of record in 32 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Bernacchi Chambers.
About Timothy Lam
Timothy Lam appears as counsel of record in 32 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (22), HKDC (8) and HKCA (1).
Source: derived from 32 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Bernacchi Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2016
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Timothy Lam (林子暘) was called to the Bar in 2016 and practises from Bernacchi Chambers. Reported between 2024 and 2026, his matters concern Trusts, Bankruptcy & Insolvency and Land & Property, with appearances concentrated at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, and instructions most often as counsel for the plaintiff. Lam appeared as counsel for the plaintiff in TOTAL EXPRESS CAPITAL STRATEGY LTD V. YEUNG KA YEE CARRIE AND OTHERS [2026] HKCFI 1595, BUDDY FINANCE LTD V. LEUNG MA LEE MARY AND ANOTHER [2026] HKCFI 599, TSOI SHEK LEUNG V. CHENG FU YING [2025] HKCFI 4248, and HO KWONG YUEN V. YAU YAN MAN [2025] HKDC 777, and as counsel for the creditor in the insolvency matter RE SUNAC CHINA HOLDINGS LTD [2026] HKCFI 68. He acted as counsel for the defendant in WAI YIN FEI V. CHAN SHUK KING ALSO KNOWN AS CHAN SHUK KING YVONNE (IN HER OWN CAPACITY AND IN THE CAPACITY AS THE SOLE ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE) [2026] HKCFI 3826, GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER (A FIRM) V. SUNSHINE SUCCESS GLOBAL INC. AND ANOTHER [2025] HKCFI 4567, SIRAJ AHMED V. RAFEEQ AHMED AND OTHERS [2025] HKCFI 2472, and LEE CHARLES GOON LOK V. LEE KWOK CHING AND OTHERS [2025] HKCFI 2444, and as counsel for the respondent in the Court of Appeal matter WMH V. LCY [2025] HKCA 92.
What areas does Timothy Lam's practice cover?
Timothy Lam's reported Hong Kong matters, from 2024 to 2026, concern Trusts, Bankruptcy & Insolvency and Land & Property, including the insolvency matter RE SUNAC CHINA HOLDINGS LTD [2026] HKCFI 68, where he appeared as counsel for the creditor.
Where has Timothy Lam most often appeared?
Timothy Lam appears primarily at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, as counsel for the plaintiff in matters such as TOTAL EXPRESS CAPITAL STRATEGY LTD V. YEUNG KA YEE CARRIE AND OTHERS [2026] HKCFI 1595.
What role has Timothy Lam played in defence-side matters?
Timothy Lam has appeared as counsel for the defendant in Court of First Instance matters including GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER (A FIRM) V. SUNSHINE SUCCESS GLOBAL INC. AND ANOTHER [2025] HKCFI 4567 and SIRAJ AHMED V. RAFEEQ AHMED AND OTHERS [2025] HKCFI 2472.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Timothy Lam appeared in?
Timothy Lam appears as counsel of record in 32 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Timothy Lam appear in?
Timothy Lam appears before HKCFI (22), HKDC (8) and HKCA (1).