Yip Kim Ming, Francis 葉劍明
Yip Kim Ming, Francis appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKDC. Member of Fortune Chambers.
About Yip Kim Ming, Francis
Yip Kim Ming, Francis appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKDC (2) and HKCFI (2).
Source: derived from 4 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Chambers
- Fortune Chambers
- Year of call (HK)
- 1991
- Year of call (UK)
- 1990
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Yip Kim Ming, Francis (葉劍明) was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1991 (and to the Bar of England and Wales in 1990) and practises from Fortune Chambers. In the reported record spanning 2024 to 2026, he appears primarily at first instance, dividing his appearances between the Court of First Instance and the District Court, most often instructed as counsel for the accused or the defendant. The reported matters concern Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Road Traffic & Driving Offences.
In the District Court, Yip appeared for the defendant in HKSAR v. Wong Yuk Lai [2026] HKDC 874 and in HKSAR v. Sin Yau Fook [2024] HKDC 2208. In the Court of First Instance, he acted as counsel for the accused in HKSAR v. Cheung Fu Keung [2025] HKCFI 1510 and in HKSAR v. Ho Lap Wai [2025] HKCFI 186.
What areas of practice does Yip Kim Ming, Francis cover?
Yip Kim Ming, Francis (葉劍明) of Fortune Chambers appears in reported Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Road Traffic & Driving Offences matters, acting as counsel for the accused or the defendant, including in HKSAR v. Wong Yuk Lai [2026] HKDC 874 and HKSAR v. Cheung Fu Keung [2025] HKCFI 1510.
Which courts has Yip Kim Ming, Francis appeared before?
Yip Kim Ming, Francis appears primarily at first instance, splitting his reported appearances between the Court of First Instance and the District Court, as in HKSAR v. Ho Lap Wai [2025] HKCFI 186 and HKSAR v. Sin Yau Fook [2024] HKDC 2208.
When was Yip Kim Ming, Francis called to the Bar?
Yip Kim Ming, Francis (葉劍明) was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1991, having earlier been called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1990, and practises from Fortune Chambers in Hong Kong.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Yip Kim Ming, Francis appeared in?
Yip Kim Ming, Francis appears as counsel of record in 4 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Yip Kim Ming, Francis appear in?
Yip Kim Ming, Francis appears before HKDC (2) and HKCFI (2).