William Tse 謝兆宗
William Tse appears as counsel of record in 12 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI. Member of 18LC.
About William Tse
William Tse appears as counsel of record in 12 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (11) and HKCA (1).
Source: derived from 12 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- 18LC
- Year of call (HK)
- 2015
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
William Tse (謝兆宗) was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2015 and practises from 18LC. 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 concern intellectual property, land and property, and trusts.
In trade mark litigation, he acted as counsel for the plaintiff in Wong To Yick Wood Lock Ointment Ltd v. Sun Ascent Development Ltd and Another [2026] HKCFI 2741, [2025] HKCFI 2152 and [2024] HKCFI 2706, in Wong To Yick Wood Lock Ointment Ltd v. Imperial Charity Hall Medicines Ltd and Another [2024] HKCFI 1867, and in Wong To Yick Wood Lock Ointment Ltd v. Yue Hwa Cosmetic Ltd and Another [2024] HKCFI 1868, as well as in German Pool Group Co Ltd and Others v. Dyson Technology Ltd and Another [2026] HKCFI 2297 and [2025] HKCFI 6475, and in Cartier International AG and Others v. Dynasty Jewelry (Hong Kong) Ltd and Others [2025] HKCA 818. He appeared as counsel for the defendant in Chrome Hearts LLC and Another v. Global Ventures Group Ltd formerly known as Chrome World JP Ltd and Others [2026] HKCFI 2782 and [2026] HKCFI 2374, and in HK88 Enterprises Ltd v. Su Yuan Yu [2024] HKCFI 1678.
What is William Tse's principal area of practice?
William Tse (謝兆宗), called to the Bar in 2015 and practising from 18LC, focuses on intellectual property litigation in the Court of First Instance, most often instructed as counsel for the plaintiff in trade mark disputes.
Which trade mark cases has William Tse acted in?
William Tse has repeatedly appeared for Wong To Yick Wood Lock Ointment Ltd, including in [2026] HKCFI 2741, [2025] HKCFI 2152 and [2024] HKCFI 2706, and for Cartier International AG and Others v. Dynasty Jewelry (Hong Kong) Ltd and Others [2025] HKCA 818.
Has William Tse appeared for defendants in intellectual property matters?
Yes. William Tse was counsel for the defendant in Chrome Hearts LLC and Another v. Global Ventures Group Ltd formerly known as Chrome World JP Ltd and Others [2026] HKCFI 2782 and [2026] HKCFI 2374, and in HK88 Enterprises Ltd v. Su Yuan Yu [2024] HKCFI 1678.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has William Tse appeared in?
William Tse appears as counsel of record in 12 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does William Tse appear in?
William Tse appears before HKCFI (11) and HKCA (1).