About me

• Barrister-at-Law, Eric Shum’s Chambers, in Hong Kong SAR 
• Studied: LLB (Hons), 2013

About my career

CPE and LLB are both provided by the Manchester Metropolitan University and the HKU SPACE. It is a reputable and internationally recognised programme which has nurtured many well-known lawyers in Hong Kong. By studying this course, I could fully equip myself with professional knowledge and be a competent Counsel in the legal field. 

Before I studied on the Manchester Met programme, I worked for the Department of Justice and was posted to Magistracy as a lay prosecutor. After I was called to the Bar, I was appointed as the Government Counsel in the Prosecutions Division to uphold the rule of law particularly the criminal justice. I have conducted various criminal cases including leave for appeal to the Court of Final Appeal.

I am now a Barrister-at-Law in private practice. Serious crimes, money laundering, traffic offences, contract dispute, labour employment, personal injury and human rights are my areas of practice. I also provide pro bono advice through the Free Legal Advice Scheme.

Remembering the first trial in my career, I had to make a written submission on an important issue of law relating to the correct interpretation of the Road Traffic Ordinance. Having been referred to some relevant appellate decisions of the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court, my humble submission was accepted by the Honourable Court. Actually, the accomplishment was attributed to the Lecturers’ selfless teaching on legal research in the course.

After I graduated from Manchester Metropolitan, I studied the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Later on, I also completed the international arbitration course and am entitled to be an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

My top tip for students is

Forming a study group would be a valuable learning tool. Even after the examination, you can still obtain helpful information and news from your peers. 

I’m inspired by

I am inspired by Lord Chief Justice Camden in Entick v Carrington (1765) 19 Howell’s State Trials 1029, 1006 who was famously quoted as saying: “If it is law, it will be found in our books. If it is not to be found there, it is not law.” Lord Camden’s judgment is the leading authority demonstrating the Principle of Legality and has profound constitutional implications for common law jurisdictions across the globe; it is clearly stated that powers of the government cannot be exercised arbitrarily, unless they have existed “from time immemorial”.

Why I love Manchester Met

If you are looking for a part-time degree where you can obtain international recognition and get a professional quality education, Manchester Metropolitan is the university to choose. It is never too late to follow your legal dream, just pursue your goals without hesitation.

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