Velda Yau 姚穎彤

Barrister Bernacchi Chambers Called 2022 7 appearances

Velda Yau appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Bernacchi Chambers.

About Velda Yau

Velda Yau appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (4), HKDC (2) and HKCA (1).

Source: derived from 7 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 22 June 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Chambers: Bernacchi Chambers
Year of call (HK): 2022

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Velda Yau (姚穎彤) was called to the Bar in 2022 and practises from Bernacchi Chambers as junior counsel (JC). Reported between 2024 and 2026, her appearances span the Court of First Instance, District Court and Court of Appeal, with the Court of First Instance predominating. Her role has varied by matter — most often instructed as counsel for the defendant, and also appearing for the plaintiff, applicant and respondent. In Lai Chee Ying v. The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR and Another [2024] HKCA 400, she acted as counsel for the applicant alongside Ambrose Ho, Cheung Kam-wing Adonis, Clara Ma, Him Ho, Jason Wong, Jerome Liu, Johnathan Tsang and Martin Ho, a matter within her reported National Security practice.

Her District Court and Court of First Instance record covers criminal, civil and regulatory matters, including HKSAR v. A [2026] HKCFI 3596 as counsel for the defendant, Tse Yik Kei v. Angel Lee Yoga Company Ltd [2025] HKDC 678 and Lam Hui Sai Ping Rina v. Wai Kee Shun and Others [2024] HKCFI 1025 as counsel for the plaintiff, Lei Chi Kang v. Iconic Asia Company Ltd and Another [2024] HKDC 1751 and International Institute of Professional Development Ltd v. Frances IP & Co (A Firm) [2024] HKCFI 2763 as counsel for the defendant, and Ponomarova Olena v. Northcroft Hong Kong Ltd [2024] HKCFI 440 as counsel for the respondent. The reported matters concern Contract & Commercial Disputes, Criminal Law, Judicial Review & Immigration, Personal Injury, Professional Discipline & Regulation, Tax, Rates & Stamp Duty and Wills, Probate & Estates.

What role did Velda Yau play in Lai Chee Ying v. The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR?

In Lai Chee Ying v. The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR and Another [2024] HKCA 400, Velda Yau was instructed as counsel for the applicant before the Court of Appeal, a matter within her reported National Security practice.

In which courts does Velda Yau most often appear?

Velda Yau's reported appearances are concentrated at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, with further appearances in the District Court and Court of Appeal, spanning matters reported between 2024 and 2026.

What practice areas are reflected in Velda Yau's reported matters?

Velda Yau's reported matters concern Contract & Commercial Disputes, Criminal Law, Judicial Review & Immigration, National Security, Personal Injury, Professional Discipline & Regulation, Tax, Rates & Stamp Duty and Wills, Probate & Estates.