William Kwok 郭威
William Kwok appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of Erik Shum's Chambers.
About William Kwok
William Kwok appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (6) and HKDC (1).
Source: derived from 7 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Erik Shum's Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 2023
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
William Kwok (郭 威) was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2023 and practises from Erik Shum's Chambers. He appears primarily at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff. His reported matters span land and property, bankruptcy and insolvency, defamation, loans and debt recovery, tax, trusts, and wills, probate and estates.
As counsel for the plaintiff, he acted in Laine, Else (雷翠霞) in her personal capacity and as executrix of the estate of Ng Yau Cheong, deceased v. Laine Cheuk Wai Roger formerly known as Ng Cheuk Wai [2026] HKCFI 2521 and in Poon Ki Chi v. Poon Chuk Hung Jason [2024] HKCFI 3371 and [2024] HKCFI 1006. He was counsel for the petitioner in Re Physical Beauty & Fitness Holdings Ltd (and 1 other) [2025] HKCFI 604, counsel for the respondent in Chan v. Instant Finance Ltd [2025] HKCFI 301, counsel for the applicant in Re Wong Fung Fong and Tang Tim Fuk, the co-administrators of the estate of Lin Fat Wong also known as Wong Lin Fat, the deceased [2024] HKCFI 2686, and counsel for the defendant in Sit Yau Lan v. Ho Kin Wing Dennis (and 1 other) [2025] HKDC 826.
What areas does William Kwok practise in?
William Kwok (郭 威), called to the Bar in 2023 and based at Erik Shum's Chambers, practises mainly in land and property, bankruptcy and insolvency, and defamation, appearing at first instance in the Court of First Instance, most often as counsel for the plaintiff.
What estate-related matters has William Kwok handled?
William Kwok acted in probate matters including Laine, Else v. Laine Cheuk Wai Roger [2026] HKCFI 2521 and Re Wong Fung Fong and Tang Tim Fuk, the co-administrators of the estate of Lin Fat Wong [2024] HKCFI 2686, both concerning the administration of deceased estates.
Which insolvency matter has William Kwok appeared in?
William Kwok was instructed as counsel for the petitioner in Re Physical Beauty & Fitness Holdings Ltd (and 1 other) [2025] HKCFI 604, a Court of First Instance matter within his bankruptcy and insolvency practice.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has William Kwok appeared in?
William Kwok appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does William Kwok appear in?
William Kwok appears before HKCFI (6) and HKDC (1).