Profile

Dickson is a Swedish born Chinese who was called to the Bar of England and Wales (The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn) prior to joining the Bar of Hong Kong.

Dickson is very approachable and maintains a predominantly civil practice, with a particular emphasis in commercial and company law cases, although he accepts instructions in all areas of Chamber’s work. He is valued for his astute and meticulous analysis of both legal and factual issues, as well as his eloquent and effective advocacy in Court. 

On the civil front, Dickson has experience as an advocate in his own right, from the District Court up to the Court of Appeal. He is regularly instructed to draft pleadings and appear for interlocutory applications, including: Norwich Pharmacal Orders, Mareva Injunctions, Summary Judgments, Default Judgments and Security for Cost.

Apart from litigation, Dickson receives regular instructions for advisory work, including written opinions on legal issues and pre-IPO advice.

Dickson has also appeared as guest speaker on numerous occasions for CPD courses for professionals in the legal and financial industry. Topics of such talks involve various aspects of Company Law, including shareholder’s remedies and companies winding-up.

Aside from his practice, Dickson regularly takes time for pro bono work for the Free Legal Advice Scheme of the Duty Lawyer Service and the Pro Bono Scheme of the HKBA. He has been recognised with numerous Individual Awards by the Secretary for Home Affairs for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services. He frequently acts as an advocacy coach for the Mock Trial – Justice Education Project organised by the Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention.

陳翔竣大律師在2012年從英國修讀完法律學士和英國大律師專業課程後回香港，在香港已經有超過10年的大律師經驗。

陳大律師擅長民事訴訟，尤其商業法和公司法。他過往也處理過多宗中文審訊案件。

除了處理民事訴訟外，陳大律師也有提供各種法律意見，包括訴訟前的案件勝算意見和為準備來香港上市的公司撰寫法律意見。

陳大律師過往也為法律及金融行業的人士的專業培訓課程擔任客席講師。演講內容為香港公司法，包括股東權益和公司清盤。

CONTACT (聯絡)

dicksonchan@centralchambers.com.hk

(+852) 2521 3517

SELECTED CASES

Company law

Re HK Huanhai Trade Co. Limited - HCMP 216/2023 - Application for inspection of company documents under s.740 Companies Ordinance.

LKCJ v CMLL - FCMC 13262/2019 - Represented BVI company in resisting Petitioner's application for joinder of party. 

Re. Auragem Company Limited - HCMP 2019/2018; CACV 596/2019 & CACV 597/2019 - Represented the successful liquidators to set aside unfair preference and undervalue transactions. 

HK Asset Management Limited v Arkey Anthony Alan and Ali Jamilah - HCA 2908/2015 & HCA 307/2016 - Involved in the pleading and witness statement stage for the Defendants.

Insolvency law

Re. Lin Zhuo Yan - HCB5348/2020 - Acted for bankruptcy trustees in successfully extending the period for discharge of bankruptcy (following a Carecraft procedure). 

Iu Wai Ching Jonathan Dominic v Wong Chiu Wo Richard - HCB 3225/2020 - Represented Defendant in resisting bankruptcy petition which resulted in adjournment.

Cheung Siu Ling v Wong Chiu Wo Richard - HCB 4593/2020 - Represented Defendant in resisting bankruptcy petition which resulted in adjournment.

Contract law

Ho Pui Fong v Yuen Kwok Keung and Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited - HCA 2378/2017 - Acted for successful bankruptcy trustees to defend a bankrupt from claims of duress and undue influence. 

Philippe Jean Marc Koutouzi v Pascal Marie Michael De Sarthe & Anor - HCA 2207/2019 - Represented the Defendants in a case involving the disputed ownership of a large private collection of fine art. 

Land law

Ng Yik Wah v Tang Ka Wo & Anor - DCMP 2327/2021 - Successful repossession of land from trespassers.

To Tsz Wa, To Kam Fai v Wong Kan Tak - HCMP 2365/2020 - Successful removal of encumbrance of land by 105 year old mortgage.

Chi Yum Buddhist Hall Association Limited v Yu Lik Wai William & Anor - DCCJ 642/2019 - Represented successful plaintiff in repossession of land against trespassers at trial and on appeal.

Chu Ting Yam Anor v Ronca Exhibition Limited Anor - HCA 2135/2017 - Advised on landlord tenant dispute.

Interlocutory Applications

JG8 LLC v Aqua Pearl Limited - HCA 754/2022 - Successfully resisted a summary judgment application in a fraud case involving a multinational venture capital firm.

Zongyi Solar America Co., Ltd v Wise Glory Enterprise Limited - HCA 1451/2021 - Successful application for interpleader relief in a fraud case.

中國精密機械進出口有限公司 v Beason Trading Company Limited & Anor - HCA 673/2013 - Successful application for security for costs.

Chan Man Yam v Lung Tsz Hin - DCCJ 5059/2020 - Successful application of summary judgment relating to unjust enrichment and telephone scam case.

Chan Man Yam v Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited - DCMP 1230/2020 - Successful application of Norwich Pharmacal Order.

Time Rich 08 Limited v DBE (HK) Limited & Anor - CACV 282/2017 - Appeal against Summary Judgment.

Kinstone (HK) Limited v Li Kwai Hung - HCA 1756/2017 - Successful application of default judgment. Default judgment was upheld on appeal.