William Allan
William Allan appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of South China Chambers.
About William Allan
William Allan appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (8), HKDC (2) and HKCA (1).
Source: derived from 11 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- South China Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1986
- Year of call (UK)
- 1985
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
William Allan, called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1986 (and to the Bar of England and Wales in 1985) and practising from South China Chambers, has reported matters dated between 2024 and 2026 concerning Criminal Law, Road Traffic & Driving Offences and Drug Offences. Allan appears primarily at first instance, most often before the Court of First Instance, and has most often been instructed as counsel for the appellant.
Reported instructions as counsel for the appellant before the Court of First Instance include HKSAR v. Lovepreet Singh [2026] HKCFI 3484, HKSAR v. Khan Faisal [2026] HKCFI 3436, HKSAR v. Ahmed Kaleem [2026] HKCFI 3311, HKSAR v. Shafiq Muhammad [2024] HKCFI 2634, HKSAR v. Lau Chun Yin [2024] HKCFI 1403, HKSAR v. Imtiaz, Imran [2024] HKCFI 890, HKSAR v. Nawaz Akmal [2024] HKCFI 692, and HKSAR v. Makar, Gerges Naroz Fanous [2024] HKCFI 723. Allan has also appeared as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v. Ahmed Shahnwaz [2024] HKCA 757 before the Court of Appeal, and as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Ali Zain [2025] HKDC 359 and [2025] HKDC 358 before the District Court.
What courts has William Allan appeared before?
William Allan's reported matters, dated between 2024 and 2026, span the Court of First Instance, District Court and Court of Appeal, with the Court of First Instance the most frequent venue, including HKSAR v. Lovepreet Singh [2026] HKCFI 3484.
What role has William Allan most often held in reported criminal matters?
William Allan has most often been instructed as counsel for the appellant in Court of First Instance matters, such as HKSAR v. Khan Faisal [2026] HKCFI 3436 and HKSAR v. Ahmed Kaleem [2026] HKCFI 3311.
What practice areas are reflected in William Allan's reported record?
William Allan's reported matters concern Criminal Law, Road Traffic & Driving Offences and Drug Offences, reported between 2024 and 2026, including HKSAR v. Ali Zain [2025] HKDC 359 before the District Court.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has William Allan appeared in?
William Allan appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does William Allan appear in?
William Allan appears before HKCFI (8), HKDC (2) and HKCA (1).