Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar

Parkside Chambers is a trusted set of chambers with a broad spectrum of expertise in commercial disputes on offer from its 41 full tenants, with several able to draw on former experience as solicitors. Members of the chambers regularly handle banking and finance disputes, restructuring and insolvency-related claims, as well as various tracing and fraud matters, including those involving injunctions and other interim measures. One source states: "In my humble opinion, Parkside Chambers is a good all-round set with many strong barristers," while another brands it "one of the best chambers in Hong Kong." A third source asserts: "They have strong technical skills, are very easy to work with and are commercial in their approach. They represent terrific value for money."

Mark Strachan KC is noted for combining his accomplished commercial practice with an equally expert constitutional law practice. He is highly regarded by banks, financial services entities and corporations for his handling of commercial fraud, professional negligence and contentious banking matters. "Mr Strachan is an extremely good advocate and is prompt in responses. He is well aware of clients' needs and, notwithstanding his very busy schedule, makes time to attend to matters." "He's very good; he knows the law really well and has been around a while." "He has a reputation for very elegant advocacy."

Deanna Law is adept at advising on banking disputes, company law issues and land and trust-related claims. "She has strong legal knowledge, particularly in commercial and contract law, with good knowledge of court rules and procedures." "Deanna is smart and able to understand and address concerns of clients." "She is a very good barrister. I have no reservations in recommending her to anyone." "Deanna is very detail-oriented and has strong knowledge of the law." "I find her user-friendly and very personable. I enjoy working with her as well; my experience is very positive and she goes out of her way to help and is quite reasonable on her fees too."

Derek Chan's practice focuses on matters ranging from commodities fraud to recovery actions and asset tracing to insolvency-related disputes. "Derek is highly recommended for commercial disputes. His written submissions are thorough and succinct and he is very good on his feet. He is a very safe pair of hands." "He's quite sharp and also strategically good in that he's able to see certain blind spots that I might not see, which I value." "Derek has been an absolute pleasure to work with on a recent demanding matter. He is always on top of the issues and his ability to find a solution to any problem is fantastic."

Ernest Ng wins recognition for advising on fraud disputes and recovery actions, as well as for his skill in securing injunctions. "Ernest pinpoints the issues early on and deals with them swiftly. Clients have full confidence in his work and he can often provide solutions out of the box." "He is our number one go-to junior for injunction cases." "Ernest was really good to work with as he handled the issues appropriately and quickly." "Ernest is an expert in the laws of equitable tracing and unjust enrichment. He was counsel in a number of landmark decisions about these developing areas of laws." "Ernest is hard-working, bright and very easy to work with. He is always up for complicated and urgent matters. His analysis and advice are both clear and incisive. He is also a good strategist."

Nigel Kat SC is an accomplished commercial litigator of over 40 years' standing, offering particularly focused expertise where matters of financial misconduct, international trade, insurance and company law are concerned. He also maintains a highly rated administrative law and judicial review practice, and regularly appears, both as arbitrator and as counsel, in international commercial arbitration proceedings. "Nigel is an outstanding attorney and is my first option for a barrister in any given matter that relates to Hong Kong." "He's really good; his style is different, he's very sharp and drafts really well and is eloquent and forceful in court. He's a no-nonsense kind of guy." "Nigel Kat is a great barrister."

Toby Brown handles a wide range of commercial disputes, including advising on injunctive and interim relief. He has notable expertise advising on commercial fraud and admiralty-related cases. "Toby is hard-working, charismatic in court and very easy to work with. He is a fantastic advocate." "Toby mixes well with both foreign and local solicitors."