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GEORGE F. CHU

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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVMENT

Barrister of Hong Kong (1994)

Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (1995)

He was educated in University of Hong Kong, London School of Economics and Political Science and University of Waterloo respectively.

He Represented Hong Kong in the Jessup Moot Competition, in Washington, D.C, U.S.A and won the regional round of the Jessup Moot competition in Hong Kong, 1993. He also contributed learned articles in renowned journals.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

BARRISTER-AT-LAW                                                      1994 - 2000

He joined DES VOEUX CHAMBERS in 1994 for his professional practice. The set of chambers is regarded as the best commercial set of chambers in Hong Kong specializes in arbitration, construction, company, commercial law, tax, banking, securities, and private international law. The head of chambers was Mr John Griffiths QC, CMG, former Attorney General of Hong Kong, 1979-83.

Mr. Chu specializes in chancery practice including Land Law, Construction Law, Company and Insolvency Law, Banking and Securities Law and Private International law.

He has experience in teaching company law, construction law and advocacy at the University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He also assisted in the Entry Course of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He was a management consultant prior to become a barrister.

 

GOVERNMENT ADVISORY BOARDS AND TRIBUNALS

He had served on the following Boards and Tribunals:-

Part-time Member, Central Policy Unit

Member of Municipal Services Appeals Board

Member of the Joint Committee of Students Finance

Member, Board of Review (Film Censorship)

Adjudicator, Obscene Articles Tribunal

Adjudicator, Immigration Tribunal

 

OTHER SERVICE

Panel Member, Accountant Disciplinary Panel

Former Director, Shenzhen Expressway Limited, a publicly listed company in Hong Kong

 

Reported Cases

 

Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Report

1.     Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. (2016) 19 HKCFAR 586 [CFA]

2.     Suen Shu Tai v Tam Fung Tai (2015) 18 HKCFAR 491 [CFA]

3.     Suen Shu Tai v Tam Fung Tai (2015) 18 HKCFAR 165 [CFA]

 

HKLRD and HKC 

1. Securities and Futures Commission v Mo Shau Wah and Others [2018] 3 HKLRD 356 [HKCA 370]

2. First Asia Finance International Ltd. v Tso Au Yim & Yeung [2017] 5 HKLRD 746

3. Securities and Futures Commission v Mo Shau Wah & Ors. [2017] 4 HKLRD 347

4. Re: Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2016] 5 HKLRD 282; [2016] 6 HKC 103 [CA]

5. Tang Chai On & Anor. v Tang Sing Ki & Anor. [2016] 5 HKLRD 104 [CA]

6. Sum Cheung Wai v Tsui Hin Yuet [2016] 4 HKLRD 742; [2016] 6 HKC 494 [CA]

7. Sum Cheung Wai v Tsui Hin Yuet [2016] 2 HKLRD 345

8. Re Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2016] 1 HKLRD 1367

9. Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2015] 4 HKLRD 388 [CA]

10. Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2015] 2 HKLRD 458; [2015] 2 HKC 436 [CA]

11. T v Shiu Wai Tuen [2011] 4 HKLRD 443 [CA]

12. Chun Sang Plastics Co Ltd. v Commissioner of Police & Anor. [2011] 4 HKLRD 74; [2011] 4 HKC 566 [CA]

13. Chau Ka Chik Tso & Ors v Secretary for Justice [2011] 2 HKLRD 387; [2011] 2 HKC 441 [CA]

14. Dex Asia Ltd. v DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. & Anor. [2009] 5 HKLRD 160; [2009] 5 HKC 289

15. Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. v Regal Link Investment Ltd. [2009] 3 HKLRD 203; [2009] 3 HKC 411 [CA]

16. Re Wong Lei Kwan Joanne also known as Wong Lei Kwan Joanna [2009] 3 HKLRD 173 [CA]

17. Yeung Chung Lau v Incorporated Owners of Century Industrial Centre & Ors. [2007] 4 HKLRD 25 [CA]

18. Re Luen Cheong Tai International Holdings Ltd. [2003] 2 HKLRD 719 [CA]

19. ShekKamChingvPoKeeConstructionEngineeringLtd.&Ors.[2002]3HKLRD

795

20. Hong Kong Racing Pigeon Association Ltd. & Ors. v Lam Koon Nam & Ors. [2002] 3 HKLRD 133

21. Pang Kwok Leung & Anor. v Hung Pui Kan [2002] HKLRD (Year book) 237

22. Re Datacom Wire & Cable Co. Ltd. [2000] 1 HKLRD 526; [2000] 2 HKC 241

23. Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2017] 4 HKC 379 [CFA]

24. TangChiChung(Minor)byTangChaiOnvTangSunYip&Anor.[2016]1HKC 528 [CA]

25. Suen Shu Tai v Tam Fung Tai [2015] 3 HKC 178 [CFA]

26. Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. v All World International Ltd. & Ors. [2008] 6 HKC 348 [CA]

27. Re Datacom Cable System Co Ltd. [2001] 2 HKC 482

 

HKEC

1.     Securities and Futures Commission v Mo Shau Wah & Ors. [2017] HKEC 1935

2.     Tang Andy v Chan Tin Choi & Ors. [2017] HKEC 1980

3.     Tang Wang Kei Keith v Tang Chun Wah & Ors. [2017] HKEC 1676

4.     Re Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2017] HKEC 451 [CA]

5.     Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2017] HKEC 38 [CFA]

6.     Tang Chai On & Anor. v. Tang Sing Ki & Anor. [2016] HKEC 1363

7.     Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2016] HKEC 1301 [CA]

8.     Goldfame Consultants Ltd. v. Tse Sai Ming & Anor. [2016] HKEC 1113

9.     Tang Chai On & Anor. v. Tang Sing Ki & Anor. [2016] HKEC 792 [CA]

10.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2016] HKEC 564 [CA]

11.   Re Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2016] HKEC 514

12.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2016] HKEC 272 [CA]

13.   Sum Cheung Wai v. Tsui Hin Yuet [2016] HKEC 480 [CA]

14.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2016] HKEC 715 [CA]

15.   Hoa Shun Hau Tong v. 何耀光 [2015] HKEC 2743

16.   Chan Hei & Anor. v City Century Ltd & Anor. [2015] HKEC 2533

17.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2015] HKEC 2430

18.   Tang Chai On & Anor. v. Tang Sing Ki & Anor. [2015] HKEC 1958 [CA]

19.   Spring Collection Co Ltd. v. Lau Tin Sang, Andy & Ors. [2015] HKEC 1042

20.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2015] HKEC 959

21.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2015] HKEC 798

22.   Leung Siu Wai Winnie v. All Occupier(s) of Portion of Lots Nos 1190 and 1191 in Demarcation District 96 [2015] HKEC 363

23.   QY v. YY [2015] HKEC 280

24.   Wong Shing Tit v. Lam Fuk Wah & Ors. [2015] HKEC 148

25.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2014] HKEC 2102

26.   QY v. YY [2015] HKEC 102

27.   L.J. Smith, Inc. v. Chancellor Precious Metals (VU) Ltd. & Anor. [2014] HKEC 2066

28.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2014] HKEC 2067

29.   Chu Po Ling v. Chung Chun Shing & Anor. [2014] HKEC 1938

30.   L.J. Smith, Inc. v. Chancellor Precious Metals (VU) Ltd & Anor. [2014] HKEC 1954

31.   Chu Po Ling v. Chung Chun Shing & Anor. [2014] HKEC 1921

32.   Worldpart Industrial Ltd. v. All Occupiers of Lot No 1198 and the Remaining Portion of Lot 1220 both in Demarcation District No 83, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong & Anor. [2014] HKEC 1806

33.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2014] HKEC 1694

34.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2014] HKEC 1686

35.   Nice & Well Ltd. v Fu Mee Yuk Shirley [2014] HKEC 1556 [CA]

36.   Wong See Lung v. Huang Hua Jiang & Ors. [2014] HKEC 1455

37.   Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd. [2014] HKEC 1486

38.   Worldpart Industrial Ltd. v. All Occupiers of the Remaining Portion of Lot 1222 in D. D. 83 [2014] HKEC 1053

39.   Goldfame Consultants Ltd. v. Tse Sai Ming & Anor. [2014] HKEC 787

40.   Hui Cheung Fai & Anor. v. Daiwa Development Ltd. & Anor. [2014] HKEC 619

41.   Chu Po Ling v. Chung Chun Shing [2014] HKEC 543

42.   Ng Wai Kwan v. Hui Yuk Chi Addy [2014] HKEC 466

43.   Shing Luen Fat v. Shing Chi Ping [2014] HKEC 189 [CA]

44.   Tsang Ka Fai as Manager of Tsang Cheong Wang Tso v. Tsang Wan Kiu & Ors. [2014] HKEC 114

45.   Capella Ltd v. Ability R & D Ltd. [2014] HKEC 54

46.   Shing Luen Fat v. Shing Chi Ping [2013] HKEC 1897

47.   Midland Realty (Comm.) Ltd v. Royal Shiny Development Ltd. [2013] HKEC 1597

48.   Shing Luen Fat v. Shing Chi Ping [2013] HKEC 1562

49.   Sum Cheung Wai v. Tsui Hin Yuet & Ors. [2013] HKEC 1141

50.   Hui Ling Ling v. Sky Field Development Ltd. [2013] HKEC 415 [CA]

51.   Sum Man Construction & Engineering Co Ltd. v. Smart Top Engineering Ltd. [2012] HKEC 1235

52.   Kim Lung Transportation Co. (a firm) & Ors. v. Ip Man Fai & Anor.; Tsang Siu Chong v. Kim Lung Transportation Services Ltd. & Ors. [2012] HKEC 814

53.   Lai Kam Wah v. Talent Sun Investment Ltd. [2012] HKEC 744

54.   Hui Ling Ling v. Sky Field Development Ltd. [2012] HKEC 637

55.   Kim Lung Transportation Co (a firm) & Ors. v. Ip Man Fai & Anor. [2012] HKEC 478

56.   Chau Ka Chik Tso & Ors. v. Secretary for Justice [2012] HKEC 616 [CA]

57.   National Resources Properties Ltd. v. Ma Kwok Keung [2011] HKEC 1529

58.   T v. Shiu Wai Tuen [2011] HKEC 1451

59.   T v. Shiu Wai Tuen [2011] HKEC 1227

60.   National Resources Properties Ltd. v. Ma Kwok Keung [2011] HKEC 931

61.   Chun Sang Plastics Co Ltd v. Commissioner of Police & Anor. [2011] HKEC 737 [CA]

62.   DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. v. Ooi Ching Ying [2011] HKEC 277

63.   Chun Sang Plastics Co Ltd. v. Commissioner of Police & Anor. [2011] HKEC 444

64.   T v. Shiu Wai Tuen [2011] HKEC 61 [CA]

65.   T v. Shiu Wai Tuen [2010] HKEC 1647

66.   Lam Yuet Yau & Ors. v. 鄧慧妹 [2010] HKEC 1623

67.   Degreeasia Limited t/a Hong Kong Institute of Continuing Education v. Paules Lee Siu Yuk & Ors. [2010] HKEC 1021

68.   Chau Ka Chik Tso & Ors. v. Secretary for Justice [2010] HKEC 635 [CA]

69.   Euro Events Management Co Ltd. v. Alex Yuen Cheuk Yiu & Anor. [2010] HKEC 626

70.   Kon Dai (Far East) Packaging Co Ltd. v. Tang Chun Kit & Ors. [2009] HKEC 1622

71.   Wu Han Sin v. Leung Fat [2009] HKEC 1491

72.   海寧漢林沙發有限公司 v. Agx Lines Ltd. [2009] HKEC 1335

73.   Fonfair Co Ltd. v. Full Creation Development Ltd. & Anor. [2009] HKEC 1257

74.   Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. v. Wong Lei Kwan Joanne [2009] HKEC 660 [CA]

75.   Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. v Link Regent Investment Ltd. & Ors. [2008] HKEC 1486 [CA]

76.   Bank of China (Hong Kong) Regal Link Investment Ltd. & Ors. [2008] HKEC 1486 [CA]

77.   Inabata Sangyo (HK) Ltd v. Superior Precision & Ors. [2008] HKEC 2128

78.   Wu Han Sin v. Leung Fat [2008] HKEC 819

79.   Chow Kwai Chu t/a Salamon Express Photo Services v. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (HK) Ltd. [2008] HKEC 3

80.   Cheng Chi Lun v. Ng Lai Ming Juliana [2007] HKEC 1163

81.   Ko Sha Lam v. Kei Fong [2007] HKEC 1111

82.   Yu Wing Sun v. Ho Wai Leung t/a Hip Wo Engineering Co. & Anor. [2007] HKEC 1094

83.   Wong Wing Ho v. Chong Lai Wah & Anor. [2007] HKEC 1064

84.   Cheng Chi Lun v. Ng Lai Ming [2007] HKEC 316

85.   Shiu Yuk Tong v. Goldmay Development Ltd. [2007] HKEC 92

86.   Yuen Lai Tui v All occupiers of ground floor of the building erected on the property known as Lot No. 2352 in Demarcation District 83 [2006] HKEC 2116

87.   Jin Hai Development (HK) Ltd. v. Wai Hung Industrial (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. [2006] HKEC 2068

88.   BBmF Corporation v. DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. [2006] HKEC 2030

89.   Advanced Learning Ltd. v. Leung Wai Hon Thomas [2006] HKEC 1640

90.   Yeung Chung Lau v. Incorporated Owners of Century Industrial Centre & Ors. [2006] HKEC 1618 [CA]

91.   Yeung Chung Lau v. Incorporated Owners of Century Industrial Centre & Ors. [2006] HKEC 1380

92.   Leung Ho Sing & Ors. v. Shum Yiu Tung & Ors. [2006] HKEC 1367

93.   Lam Ngok Ching & Ors. v. Tsang Yuk Ming [2006] HKEC 1028

94.   Tang Pak Hung v. Tam Ngak Chou Simon & Longwill Engineering Ltd. [2006] HKEC 847

95.   Tang Pak Hung v. Tam Ngak Chou Simon & Longwill Engineering Ltd. [2006] HKEC 701

96.   Tang Poon Lap v Tang Kam Kai & Ors. [2005] HKEC 1446 [CA]

97.   Re Vong Pak Cheong [2004] HKEC 443

98.   Tang Poon Lap v. Tang Kam Kai & Ors. [2005] HKEC 1923

99.   Yeung Kam Wing v. Wong Kwan Mui [2003] HKEC 1515

100. Hong Kong Racing Pigeon Association Ltd. & Ors. v. Lam Koon Nam & Ors. [2003] HKEC 1416

101. Fong's National Engineering Co Ltd. & Ors. v. Wong Wai Yuk [2003] HKEC 1141

102. Ever-long Securities Co. Ltd. v. Wong Sio Po [2003] HKEC 205

103. Chan Yu Chau v. Fong On Construction & Engineering Co Ltd. & Anor. [2003] HKEC 108

104. Re Zhong Quan Cheuk Kei Engineering Co. Ltd. [2002] HKEC 1524

105. MBA Tech HK Ltd. v. Yuen Nga Lan t/a Tat Shing Enterprise Co. [2001] HKEC 115

106. Mark Steven Tobor v. Dominic Yiu Wing Hong [2000] HKEC 1894

107. Lo Chun Nin Eddy v. Tam Yiu Chi [1999] HKEC 1813

108. Join Winner Investment Ltd. v. Po Wai Ching [1999] HKEC 1165

109. Uni-Pacific Property Consultant Ltd. v. Southern Theme Ltd. [1998] HKEC 130

110. Cheung Tak Ming v. Fung Yin Wah [1997] HKEC 744

111. Cheung Wai Tim v. Lo Lun & Anor.; Sun Tak Shing Confectionery (HK) Ltd. v. Cheung Wai Tim t/a Kwun Heung Sun Tak Shing Co. [1996] HKEC 449

112. Rainbow Collection Ltd. v. Lee On Fuk William [1995] HKEC 1028

113. R. v. Pham Duc Thinh Phamand & Anor. [1995] HKEC 667 [CA]

 

CHKEC – Judgments in Chinese

1.     凱旋大廈業主立案法團 對 羅平 [2017] CHKEC 775

2.     凱旋大廈業主立案法團 對 羅平 [2017] CHKEC 381

3.     古文儀 對 陳美彩 (unrep., CACV 191/1997, 6 January 1998)[CA]

4.     Ho Cheung Engineering Company Limited v Chan Kin Leung t/a Kin Yip Electrical Engineering Co. (unrep., HCA648/2000, 17 April 2003)

5.     司利士貿易有限公司 對 德豐洋傘(香港)有限公司 (unrep., HCA4318/2000, 25 March 2002)

6.     鄧本立 對 鄧金溪及另四人 (unrep., HCA761/1996, 1 March 2004)

 

Other Selected Unreported Cases

1. Alan Chung Wah Tang and Kan Lap Kee (Joint and Several Liquidators of Wah Hin and Co Ltd (in Liquidation) v Chung Chun Keung and Other [2021] HKCFI 3785

2. Tang Wang Kee Keith v Tang Chun Wah and Others [2021] HKDC 1448

3. NHD Systems (Asia) Ltd (in Liquidation) v Li Xiao Yi [2021] HKCFI 3103

4. WHY v LTY [2021] HKCA 1176 [CA]

5. Rich Fine (HK) Investment Ltd and Another v Leung Yiu Chuen [2021] HKCA 938

6. Alan Chung Wah Tang and Kan Lap Kee (Joint and Several Liquidators of Wah Hin and Co Ltd (in Liquidation) v Chung Chun Keung and Other [2021] HKCFI 369

7. The Incorporated Owners of Triumph Court v Law Ping Patsy [2020] HKCA 272 [CA]

8. Asian Well Technologies Ltd v Lee Yee Man and Others [2020] HKCA 65 [CA]

9. Re Tang Tim Fook [2019] HKCFI 2817

10. Lingnan University (formerly known as Lingnan College) v Alan Chung Wah Tang and Another [2019] HKCFI 2749

11. Lee Kwok Tung Albert v Chiyu Banking Corporation Ltd [2019] HKCFI 2568

12. HKMC Mortgage Management Ltd v Tse Wing Ip and Others [2019] HKCFI 2391

13. Yun Kwan Construction Engineering Ltd v Shui Tai Construction Engineering Co Ltd [2019] HKCFI 1841

14. HKMC Mortgage Management Ltd v Tse Wing Ip and Others [2019] HKCFI 1721

15. Paul Gavin Jenkins v Lin Yan Jenny [2019] HKCFI 1793

16. Markland Global Investment Ltd v Pang Lam Kwai Charlie [2019] HKCFI 214

17. Rich Fine (HK) Investment Ltd and Another v Leung Yiu Chuen [2018] HKCA965

18. Asian Well Technologies Ltd v Lee Yee Man and Others [2018] HKCFI 2503

19. Asparouh Ianev Dimitrov as administrator of the estate of KALOIAN IANEV DIMITROV (Deceased) v Dominic Tak Ming Lau [2018] HKCA 652

20. Securities and Futures Commission v Mo Shau Wah and Others [2018] HKCA 598

21. Tang Wang Kei Keith v Tang Chun Wah and Others [2018] HKDC 714

22. Asparouh Ianev Dimitrov as administrator of the estate of KALOIAN IANEV DIMITROV (Deceased) v Dominic Tak Ming Lau [2018] HKCA 356

23. Rich Fine (HK) Investment Ltd and Another v Leung Yiu Chuen [2018] HKCFI 1126

24. Securities and Futures Commission v Mo Shau Wah and Ors. (No. 2) [2018] HKCA 191

25. Securities and Futures Commission v Mos Shau Wah and Ors. [2018] HKCFI 596

26. Compania Sud Americana De Vapores S.A. v Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd

(unreported, FACV 1/2016, 14th November 2016)

27. The Incorporated Owners of Triumph Court v Patsy Law (unrep., LDBM 331 of 2013, 22nd September, 2017)

28. Hong Kong Property Services (Agency) Ltd. v Zou Jifeng [2017] HKCU 228

29. 朱寶玲 對 鍾鎮盛及另一人 [2015] HKCU 1087

30. 香港特別行政區 對 黎景文及另一人 [2014] HKDC 453

31. Midland Realty (Comm.) Ltd v. Royal Shiny Development Ltd. (unrep., Court of

Appeal, HCMP 2788 of 2013, 23rd December 2013)

32. 林乙酉及另四人 對 鄧慧妹 [2012] HKCU 1054

33. Kong Po King v. Chan Kin Hang, Danvil [2009] HKCU 1448

34. Tang Poon Lap v. Tang Kam Kai & Ors. [2003] HKCU 1423

35. Chan Kan Wai v. Chan Chiu Tak & Ors. [2003] HKCU 760

36. Hong Kong Racing Pigeon Association Ltd. & Ors. v. Lam Koon Nam & Ors. [2002] HKCU 1266

37. Beautiglory Investments Ltd. v. Tang Loi & Ors. [2002] HKCU 202

38. James Lau & Associates Ltd. v. Tom Ip & Partners Architects, Engineers & Development Consultants Ltd. & Anor. [2001] HKCU 682

39. Re Wah Lee Resources Co. Ltd.; Re Linfa Industrial Co. Ltd. [2000] HKCU 4

40. Hongkong Chinese Bank, Ltd. v. Santa Fur Co. Ltd. & Ors. [1999] HKCU 1250

41. InternationalBankofAsiaLtd.v.HighGayCo.Ltd.&Ors.;InternationalBankof Asia Ltd. v. Kewpaisal Warranuch & Ors. (unrep., HCMP 1422/1998; HCMP 1421/1998, 4 March 1999)

42. Truebell Plc. v. Leung Fai Man (unrep., HCA 1242/1997, 31 December 1998)43. Chekiang First Bank Ltd. v. Fong Siu Kin & Anor. (unrep., HCMP2533/1994, 11 October 1996) 

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