Walter Lau 劉榮照
Walter Lau appears as counsel of record in 2 reported Hong Kong judgments (1999–2025), most often before the HKDC. Member of K.M. Chong's Chambers.
About Walter Lau
Walter Lau appears as counsel of record in 2 reported Hong Kong judgments (1999–2025). These were heard before HKDC (1) and HKCFA (1).
Source: derived from 2 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- K.M. Chong's Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1979
- Year of call (UK)
- 1978
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Walter Lau (劉榮照) was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1979, having first been called in the United Kingdom in 1978, and practises from K.M. Chong's Chambers. Reported matters between 1999 and 2025 concern Building Management & Owners' Corporations, with appearances spanning both the Court of Final Appeal and the District Court.
Lau appeared as counsel for the respondent in FAR EAST WAGNER CONSTRUCTION LTD. V. INTERFORM (INTERIOR & MARBLE) CO., LTD. [1999] HKCFA 13, and as counsel for the defendant in THE INCORPORATED OWNERS OF THE SEA RANCH V. HOLIDAY RESORTS (H.K.) LTD (and 4 others) [2025] HKDC 1572.
What court levels has Walter Lau appeared before?
Walter Lau (劉榮照) has appeared across appellate and first-instance Hong Kong courts, including the Court of Final Appeal in FAR EAST WAGNER CONSTRUCTION LTD. V. INTERFORM (INTERIOR & MARBLE) CO., LTD. [1999] HKCFA 13, and the District Court in later Building Management matters.
What area does Walter Lau's reported practice concern?
Walter Lau's reported Hong Kong matters, spanning 1999 to 2025, concern Building Management & Owners' Corporations, with instructions as counsel for the respondent and for the defendant, including in THE INCORPORATED OWNERS OF THE SEA RANCH V. HOLIDAY RESORTS (H.K.) LTD (and 4 others) [2025] HKDC 1572.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Walter Lau appeared in?
Walter Lau appears as counsel of record in 2 reported Hong Kong judgments (1999–2025).
Which courts does Walter Lau appear in?
Walter Lau appears before HKDC (1) and HKCFA (1).