{"id":13,"date":"2020-01-04T17:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-04T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cph-legal.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-06-02T11:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T03:49:17","slug":"legal-team-cph","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cph-legal.com\/en\/legal-team-cph\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eric P H Chan<\/strong> , Principal Solicitor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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LLB (Hons), LLM\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mr. Eric P H Chan is our Principal Solicitor. He specialises in litigation, and in particular three major areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Commercial Litigation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Mr. Chan is experienced in handling commercial fraud cases, including those involving allegations of breaches of trust and misappropriation of trade secrets. Mr. Chan has worked extensively with the Commercial Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force and ICAC as defence lawyers and as legal representatives for the informants. Mr. Chan has applied for mareva injunction to freeze bank accounts as well as Norwich Pharmacal Orders (a type of disclosure order) on various occasions.<\/p>\n

Over the years, Mr. Chan has also developed a practice in disputes arising out of Cap. 545 Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) Ordinance<\/a> and has obtained satisfactory outcomes for numerous clients.<\/p>\n

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Personal Injuries Claims<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Mr. Chan leads an experienced legal team that specialises in lodging personal injuries claims against negligent drivers, employers, occupiers and their insurers. Having acted for a vast number of clients, Mr. Chan has negotiated a large number of settlements for his clients.<\/p>\n

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Criminal Defence<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Mr. Chan has been briefed by the Department of Justice as a fiat prosecutor, and has acted as defence counsel for clients in Court. In complex matters, Mr. Chan has instructed Senior Counsel on behalf of clients.<\/p>\n

In a wounding causing grievous bodily harm (wounding 19) case, Mr. Chan as trial counsel successfully persuaded the Court to rule inadmissible a cautioned confession statement given by a client, which ultimately led to the client's acquittal.<\/p>\n

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Personal Background<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prior to founding CPH Legal, Mr. Chan has worked in the technology sector and in other law firms. Mr. Chan now specialises in litigation and has acted for or advised the HKSAR Government, shipping companies, semi-conductor firms, private equity and venture capital firms, as well as local, PRC, and foreign clients.<\/p>\n

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Besides work, Mr. Chan is an avid sailor and he also plays basketball for the Law Society of Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

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Qualification<\/strong>
Solicitor of the High Court (HKSAR)<\/p>\n

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Public Service Experience <\/strong>
Prosecutor on fiat briefed by the Department of Justice<\/p>\n

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Education<\/strong>
University of Nottingham (LLB)
University of Nottingham (LLM)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (PCLL)<\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Sarah Ip, Consultant Solicitor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LLB (Hons), STEP<\/p>\n

Ms. Ip grew up in the United Kingdom and returned to Hong Kong to embark on her legal career. She is currently our Consultant Solicitor. She specialises in will writing and estate planning and has prepared over 200 wills of a wide variety. She also has vast experience with cross-border estate planning for high net worth clients concerning inheritance tax and asset management, as well as experience in probate matters.<\/p>\n

Education<\/b>
City University of Hong Kong (LLB, PCLL)<\/p>\n

Qualification<\/b>
Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Association<\/p>\n

Languages
<\/b>English , Chinese (Cantonese)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Crystal Ma\u00a0<\/b>, Solicitor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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BBA(Law) & LLB<\/p>\n

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Ms. Ma obtained the highly regarded BBA (Law) degree from the University of Hong Kong and graduated with flying colours. As a long-standing solicitor of CPH Legal, she is experienced in handling personal injuries matters, including traffic accident, Employees' Compensation claims, slip and falls, and medical negligence. She has acted for both plaintiffs as well as defendants (insurers).<\/p>\n

At the same time, she possesses exceptional legal research abilities and is highly efficient. She also often attends Court in criminal cases and handles commercial litigation. She is familiar with both criminal and civil procedures.<\/p>\n

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Education<\/strong>
The University of Hong Kong (BBA(Law) & LLB)
The University of Hong Kong (PCLL)<\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Andrew Lau, Solicitor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LLB (Hons), LLM\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mr. Lau obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from Cardiff University, the United Kingdom, and then a Master of Laws degree from the University of Hong Kong.

Mr. Lau's practice areas span from personal injuries matters, including traffic accident, Employees' Compensation claims, slip and falls, and medical negligence, to criminal and commercial litigation. He conducts thorough legal research and is able to draft complex legal documents in a persuasive and precise manner. For both criminal and civil cases, he always strives to achieve the best outcomes for his clients in and out of Court.<\/p>\n

Education<\/strong>
\u00b7 Cardiff University (LLB)
\u00b7 The University of Hong Kong (LLM)\u00a0
The University of Hong Kong (PCLL)<\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Alice Lau, Solicitor<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Juris Doctor<\/p>\n

Ms. Lau obtained her Juris Doctor degree from City University of Hong Kong. She now specialises in the criminal practice and has experience handling a wide range of criminal cases such as theft, wounding, indecent assault, as well as those related to the Housing Authority, Immigration Department and the ICAC.<\/p>\n

Besides her ability to meticulously analyse facts of criminal cases, Ms. Lau is very passionate and makes it her life mission to help every client in need.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Education<\/strong>
\u00b7 City University of Hong Kong (Juris Doctor - Distinction)
\u00b7 City University of Hong Kong (PCLL)<\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Shirley Fong, Solicitor<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

BBA(Law) & LLB<\/p>\n

Ms. Fong obtained the highly regarded BBA (Law) degree from the University of Hong Kong. She practises as a solicitor.<\/p>\n

As a litigation solicitor, Ms. Fong has ample experience in both criminal and civil litigation. She specialises in criminal defence, personal injuries claims, civil and commercial disputes.<\/p>\n

Ms. Fong takes it upon herself to help others in need with her legal expertise. She works hard for every client and case on hand, and always fights for the best outcome.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Education<\/strong>\uff1a
<\/strong>The University of Hong Kong (BBA(Law) & LLB)
The University of Hong Kong (PCLL)<\/p>\n

Languages
<\/strong>English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Lily Lam, Executive Director<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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LLB (Hons)<\/p>\n

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Ms. Lam has experience in dealing with IPO matters. She now focuses on the general management of CPH Legal and strives to improve the efficiency and quality of the firm's services.<\/p>\n

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Education<\/strong>
University of Nottingham (LLB)<\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Teochewnese )<\/p>\n

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James Li, Trainee Solicitor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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LLB (Hons)<\/p>\n

Mr. Li obtained an LLB law degree from the University of Hong Kong and is currently our trainee solicitor.<\/p>\n

Under our lawyers\u2019 supervision and training, he works intensively on criminal cases, personal injuries claims and commercial litigation cases.<\/p>\n

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Education<\/strong>\uff1a
<\/strong>The University of Hong Kong (LLB)
The University of Hong Kong (PCLL)<\/p>\n

Languages
<\/strong>English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Sarah Ko, Trainee Solicitor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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LLB (Hons)<\/p>\n

Ms. Ko obtained an LLB law degree from the University of Hong Kong and is currently our trainee solicitor.<\/p>\n

Under our lawyers\u2019 supervision and training, he works intensively on criminal cases, personal injuries claims and commercial litigation cases.<\/p>\n

Education<\/strong>\uff1a
<\/strong>The University of Hong Kong (LLB)
The University of Hong Kong (PCLL)<\/p>\n

Languages
<\/strong>English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Chung Nip, Legal and Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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BA (Hons)<\/p>\n

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Ms. Nip assists the lawyers of CPH Legal to work on personal injuries claims, criminal cases, and commercial litigation cases. Prior to joining CPH Legal, she had worked in the publishing field in the past.Ms. Nip is familiar with legal procedures, while she also assists our lawyers with the administration of the firm.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Ling Tsoi, Legal Assistant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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BComm (Hons) in Law<\/p>\n

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Ms. Tsoi graduated from a local university and obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Law degree. With years of experience in law, she assists the lawyers of CPH Legal to work on personal injuries claims, criminal cases, and commercial litigation cases.<\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Nichole Man, Legal Assistant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bachelor of Education<\/p>\n

Ms. Man graduated from a local university and obtained a Bachelor of education degree. Prior to joining our firm, she worked in the education profession. She assists the lawyers of CPH Legal to work on personal injuries claims, criminal cases, and commercial litigation cases.<\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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Sandra Tse, Legal Assistant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bachelor of Arts<\/p>\n

Ms. Tse graduated from a State-targeted university in the mainland and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is also studying for a Law degree at the University of London. She assists the lawyers of CPH Legal to work on personal injuries claims, criminal cases, and commercial litigation cases.<\/p>\n

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Languages<\/strong>
English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)<\/p>\n

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