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)