In this latest edition of Behind the Wig, Sebastian Hughes, a barrister and arbitrator whose practice focuses on intellectual property and commercial disputes, examines the debate surrounding proposed “text and data mining” exceptions and the challenges of balancing the interests…

Members of Prince’s Chambers participated in the Hong Kong Legal Walk on Saturday, 7 November, joining legal professionals from across the city in support of charitable causes and community initiatives. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s countryside, the walk…

Prince’s Chambers’ Sebastian Hughes joined leading advocates from across the Hong Kong Bar this week for the inaugural Hong Kong Barristers Bash, an event focused on emerging issues in cryptocurrency disputes and arbitration. Hosted by Broadfield and Jonathan Crompton, Partner…

Prince’s Chambers is pleased to be participating in the joint CIArb (the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators), Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group (HKMAG) and Hong Kong Maritime Law Association (HKMLA) Mock Arbitration & Mediation event, to be held on 19 November…

Thomas Yeon and Cyrus Lee recently collaborated with the Professional Development Resources Centre to present an e-seminar on the topics of enforcement of foreign judgments and recovery of assets. In this seminar, Thomas and Cyrus provide an in-depth examination of…

Barrister and Arbitrator Lavesh Kirpalani has been recognised in both the Hong Kong and Asia Lists of this year’s LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Awards. This award celebrates legal leaders whose influence, work, and collaboration extend across multiple Asian markets and…

In Lai Mun Wing v New Grand Coach Limited, the Court of First Instance addressed the procedural validity of a defence and counterclaim filed without board authorisation or prior statutory leave under section 733 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) (“CO“).…

Prince’s Chambers member Olga Boltenko recently participated as a speaker at The Asia Civil Law Summit 2026 in Seoul, joining an international panel discussion on “Non-Signatories in Multi-Party Arbitrations“. The Summit’s focus was on civil law jurisdictions specifically, including mainland…

Lavesh Kirpalani and Thomas Yeon served as tutors at the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators’ October 2026 Associate Entry Course. Over the intensive 1.5-day programme held on 23-24 October, candidates immersed themselves in the core principles of commercial arbitration under…

Last week, Edward Alder spoke at the HKMAG Seminar: Hong Kong maritime arbitration – present and future, where industry professionals and dispute resolution practitioners considered developments shaping the future of maritime arbitration. Edward’s presentation focused on the increasing use of…

Prince’s Chambers members attended the Hong Kong Arbitration Charity Ball 2026 last night and hosted a table in support of the event’s charitable fundraising efforts. Congratulations to the organising committee on another successful Ball.

On 16 October 2026, Olga Boltenko participated in an invitation-only roundtable discussion hosted by the IBA Arbitration Committee Task Force on the Nationality of the Arbitrator as a Proxy for Independence and Impartiality at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre…

As international commerce becomes increasingly interconnected, disputes frequently arise between parties whose legal expectations are shaped by very different legal traditions. The contrast between civil law and common law systems can have a significant impact on how contractual rights and…

October is proving to be a busy month for Barrister and Arbitrator Eric Ng who is contributing to a series of discussions across Hong Kong and Seoul on some of the most topical issues facing the international arbitration community today.…

Suhail Bindra recently served as an adjudicator in the Preliminary Round of the Basic Law Mooting Series 2026, organised by the Advocacy and Mooting Society (AMS), Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong. Suhail co-adjudicated two Junior Division moots…

Regina Lai joins Chambers following the completion of her pupillage, during which she trained under experienced members of the Bar, including Mr Sebastian Hughes and Mr Lavesh Kirpalani. She is developing a broad civil and criminal practice and welcomes instructions across…

Prince’s Chambers recognises members of the Hong Kong employment law community on the publication of the third edition of Employment Law & Practice in Hong Kong, a leading reference work published by Sweet & Maxwell. The new edition was released…

Prince’s Chambers barrister Olga Boltenko recently spoke at a webinar organised by the Asian Academy of International Law (AAIL) on the topic of Individual Responsibility for State Breaches of Investment Law. The presentation was based on Ms Boltenko’s latest published paper, Can…

Prince’s Chambers introduces this month a refreshed brand identity, marking an important milestone in the ongoing development of chambers. Our new visual identity reflects the modern, commercial and forward-looking approach that defines us today. Future-ready, inspired by tradition At the…

The Hong Kong Department of Justice has launched a one-month stakeholder consultation on proposed amendments to the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609), with submissions invited until 27 October 2026. The consultation forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to review and…

As we celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Prince’s Chambers extends its warmest wishes to our clients, colleagues and friends in Hong Kong and across the region. This year also marks the introduction of our new visual identity, reflecting our continued commitment to…

Members of Prince’s Chambers last week attended the Hong Kong Maritime Law Association’s Annual Dinner, held in the distinguished company of the Admiralty Judge, The Honourable Madam Justice Yvonne Cheng. Representing Chambers at this year’s event were Edward Alder, Josh Baker, Thomas Yeon and Cyrus…

The ground-breaking litigation between Getty Images and Stability AI highlights the problems IP owners face in enforcing their rights against generative AI models. Getty Images – the well-known licensor of digitally-stored photographs – has taken on Stability AI in concurrent…

Lavesh Kirpalani maintains a broad commercial disputes practice with a particular focus on international arbitration. Throughout his career, he has acted as counsel in a wide range of arbitration matters involving multinational parties, cross-border transactions and high-value commercial claims. His…

Suhail Bindra has been appointed as a part-time Lecturer (Non-Clinical) in the Faculty of Law at The University of Hong Kong, contributing to the education and development of the next generation of legal professionals alongside his practice at Chambers. Suhail…

Prince’s Chambers is pleased to announce several significant appointments across leading arbitral and dispute resolution institutions in Asia. Sebastian Hughes and Eric Ng have joined Jeremy Bartlett SC and Olga Boltenko on the KCAB International Arbitrator Panel, which includes a…

Olga Boltenko participated as a panel speaker at the Mainland Civil & Commercial Legal Practice Training Course 2026, a high-profile legal training programme held in Hong Kong and organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy and the Department of Justice. The…

Damien McDonald of Prince’s Chambers spent 11–12 August at the CIArb Australia 2026 Masterclass: International Arbitration, hosted at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Sydney and led by Professors Doug Jones AO and Janet Walker CM. The individual sessions worked through the arbitration…

Edward Alder had the great privilege of being invited to address the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges as a guest of the Federal Government’s Nigerian Shippers Council. Edward spoke alongside Justice Olayinka Faji (Federal Court High Court) and Justice Shuaibu…

Can international investment law stop shielding the people behind State wrongdoing? This seminar explores a provocative question at the frontier of investment law: when States breach investment protections, should the individuals who planned or enabled those acts also be held…

Olga Boltenko recently delivered a training session on Investment Law in Africa and Asia at the 9th Training Session of the China-AALCO Exchange and Research Program on International Law (Hong Kong SAR Session), at the invitation of the Asian Academy of…

From its inception under the Statute of Anne enacted in England in 1710, copyright law has proved to be remarkably adaptable and resilient. Intended originally only to address “printed books”, the act confirmed that the “right to copy” and print…

Sebastian Hughes has been recognised as a Leading Junior Counsel in the Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of leading Hong Kong Intellectual Property & TMT Law Barristers. The Guide details counsel practising in IP and technology matters at the Hong Kong Bar who…

A recent High Court decision provides important guidance on the principles governing leave applications to commence contempt proceedings based on alleged false statements in court documents, and the different thresholds for leave between criminal contempt and civil contempt. Chen Yung…

Edward Alder, as Vice President of Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group (HKMAG) and a member of Prince’s Chambers, joined industry experts and legal professionals at a seminar held in collaboration with the Guangzhou Arbitration Commission in Guangzhou on Friday 3…

At a recent panel on “Interim Relief in Cross-Border Disputes: Freezing Assets, Preserving Evidence, Securing Leverage – Legal Strategies, Tactical Timing and Enforcement Realities,” at the Asia Forum: 6th International Arbitration, Corporate Fraud & Anti-Trust Summit Hong Kong in June…

Jeremy Bartlett SC and Olga Boltenko, together with Alastair Henderson and Hu Ke, led ‘The GAR Live Question Time’ at GAR Live: Shanghai on 17 June 2026. The audience put questions directly to the panel, sparking discussion on how geopolitical shifts are changing the…

Few practitioners combine technical excellence with a genuine commitment to nurturing future talent as effectively as Olga Boltenko.  As a barrister, arbitrator, and professor, Olga has established herself as a recognised practitioner in international arbitration, and also as a dedicated…

In Techteryx Ltd v First Digital Trust Ltd & Ors [2025] HKCFI 4023, a stablecoin provider (Techteryx) sought the appointment of receivers over interests its Hong Kong custodian (FDT) had in US$456m of investments made on Techteryx’s behalf in a…

Edward Alder has been recommended as a Leading Hong Kong Maritime, Shipping & Transport Law Barrister in the Doyle’s Guide 2026. The Guide details counsel practising in transport matters at the Hong Kong Bar who have been identified by senior transport solicitors…

It is often said that Hong Kong is unique both as one of the few bilingual common law jurisdictions in the world, and as the only common law jurisdiction in China. The common law system, which originated in England in…

Paul J. Carolan (Leading), Edward Alder and Lavesh Kirpalani (both Recommended) have been recognised for their expertise and abilities in employment law in the Doyles 2026 listing of leading Barristers practising within the Hong Kong & PRC legal market.

Suhail Bindra attended the Thomson Reuters Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum in May 2026, where speakers examined how to use generative and “agentic” AI effectively, how to measure its effectiveness and ROI, and how AI‑powered research and “cognitive offloading”…

Jeremy Bartlett SC has been appointed to the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC) Cooperation and Development Department Panel of Arbitrators for the 2026-2031 term. SHIAC is one of Mainland China’s most established international commercial arbitration institutions, administering arbitrations involving parties from…

Josh Baker and Suhail Bindra served as adjudicators at Justice Centre Hong Kong’s Mock Trial Programme on 10 April 2026. Acting as TCAB adjudicators, they heard submissions from student teams, presided over a simulated non-refoulement hearing, delivered a decision on whether protection would…

Prince’s Chambers is a Supporting Organisation of Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026, a 3-day event taking place next week involving plenary and breakaway sessions led by speakers and panels of international eminence to explore the theme: “Arbitration in a fragmented global…

Edward Alder gave a session on Maritime Arbitration on the morning of Sunday 26 April (Day 9) of the Ciarb (East Asia Branch) 2026 Asia-Pacific Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration.  This prestigious APAC Diploma has been designed to meet the increasing…

Jeremy Bartlett SC attended the 27th ICCA Congress in Madrid in April 2026, the world’s largest event in international arbitration. ICCA 2026 Madrid hosted top-tier presentations and seminars on international arbitration alongside a cultural and social agenda showcasing the best of…

Prince’s Chambers has been appointed as a Supporting Organisation for Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW) 2026, taking place in Johannesburg from 5 – 7 May 2026.  This year’s JAW programme brings together leading practitioners, policymakers, corporates and thought leaders to explore…

 Sebastian Hughes and Lavesh Kirpalani were delighted to give a lecture on the “Essentials of Hong Kong Contract Law” to the exceptional students at Peking University on Saturday, for the Hong Kong Bar Association Peking University Common Law Course 2026.

Prince’s Chambers’ Edward Alder contributed the Pollution Chapter in the 3rd Edition of Maritime Law and Practice in Hong Kong which is published by Sweet & Maxwell Thomson and available now.

Members of Prince’s Chambers were pleased to serve as arbitrators at the 23rd Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Jeremy Bartlett SC, Edward Alder, Sebastian Hughes, Eric Ng (who also serves as a Director of the Vis East…

Jeremy Bartlett, Edward Alder, Eric Ng, Thomas Yeon and Olga Boltenko of Prince’s Chambers’ Arbitration Practice Group attended the booked-out CIArb 2026 Annual Dinner at the Hong Kong Club yesterday, coinciding with Vis East Week in Hong Kong. Hong Kong…

Edward Alder will be attending ICMA 2026 Singapore from 23 to 27 March, the quadrennial jamboree of maritime arbitrators. Edward will be attending on behalf of Prince’s Chambers, as well as in his capacities as Vice President of the Hong…

Edward Alder had the privilege of providing in-house lunchtime CPD seminars for various solicitors’ firms, including Bowers, KWM, Hill Dickinson, Reed Smith Richards Butler and HFW entitled “2025 Jurisdiction Wrap Up: recent cases from common law jurisdictions on forum stays,…

Lavesh Kirpalani, Olga Boltenko, and Suhail Bindra are delighted to have participated in a networking event hosted by the Asian Academy of International Law (AAIL) on 10 February 2026. A great opportunity to share and exchange views on international legal…

Prince’s Chambers wishes all its clients, solicitors, and friends a Happy Chinese New Year and best wishes for the Year of the Horse. Thank you for your support. It has been our privilege to work with you.

Prince’s Chambers is delighted that barrister and arbitrator Olga Boltenko is recognised as a “Highly Recommended” practitioner for Arbitration and “Recommended” for Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macao Arbitration in the Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 Report (formerly Who’s Who Legal)…

Prince’s Chambers congratulates Edward Alder and Josh Baker on their recognition in this year’s Chambers & Partners – Greater China Rankings Edward is ranked for his commercial practice, which includes international arbitration. Josh is ranked as ‘up and coming’ for…

The Court of Final Appeal handed down a landmark judgment, Sir Elly Kadoorie & Sons Ltd v Samantha Jane Bradley [2026] HKCFA 2, confirming that the tort of harassment exists under Hong Kong common law and that it is unavailable to corporate entities. In…

Prince’s Chambers is delighted to welcome Suhail Bindra as a member of chambers upon his entry into practice. Suhail holds an LLB from the University of Hong Kong (as HKSAR Government Scholar) and an LLM from the University of Melbourne…

Prince’s Chambers wishes all its clients, solicitors and friends a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. Thank you for your support. It has been our privilege to work with you.  

Edward Alder had the great privilege of taking part in Clyde & Co’s Shipping and International Trade Conference as an external speaker on bunker disputes and arbitration. Interesting to hear about green fuel developments. [Linkedin Link]    

Prince’s Chambers is delighted that barrister and arbitrator Edward Alder is recognised as a “Recommended” practitioner for Arbitration and for Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macao Arbitration in the Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 Report (formerly Who’s Who Legal) in association…

In Oon Kim Koh v Quest Investments Ltd & Anor [2024] HKDC 2105, DDJ Aidan Tam, in granting judgment in favour of the plaintiff following a 2-day contested trial, emphasised the importance of pleadings and the need to put forth…

Prince’s Chambers is delighted to have again received strong accolades in this year’s Legal 500 Hong Kong Bar directory. “They may be few in numbers compared to bigger sets, but their quality of legal advice has always been equal and…

A Prince’s Chambers team took part in Legal Walk 2025 with a 13.5km hike from HKU via Aberdeen Reservoir to Wanchai. A fine time was had by all and a decent amount raised for the deserving charities. Well done to…

On 23 October 2025, during Hong Kong Arbitration Week, Jeremy Bartlett SC participated in the SHIAC Conference: Decoding The Global Asset Development Strategy–Offshore Structure Formation, Governance, and Cross-Border Dispute, on the particular topic of “Arbitrating Offshore Disputes: Optimal Practices and…

Jeremy Bartlett SC, Edward Alder, Eric Ng and Kevin Lee 이동주 of Prince’s Chambers had the privilege of attending this year’s Seoul ADR Festival Opening Event in Itaewan. Thanks to the organisers for a terrific line up of legal and…

Sebastian Hughes and Thomas Yeon had the privilege of delivering a lecture on the enforcement and setting aside of arbitration awards to 30 top lawyers from Jiangsu Province, at the Training Course for the Jiangsu Lawyers Association, organised by the…

Lavesh Kirpalani and Thomas Yeon had the privilege of delivering lectures at the International Arbitration Entry Course organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (HKIArb) on 31 October 2025. The topics covered the legal structure of arbitration and their…

Edward Alder and Kevin Lee 이동주of Prince’s Chambers had the great privilege of mentoring aspiring young arbitration lawyers at the CIArb YMG event in Seoul to kick off the Seoul ADR Festival 2025. A great opportunity to share war stories…

CI v IU [2025] HKCFI 4397 is a key decision on whether Hong Kong’s “opt‑in” appeals from arbitral awards on questions of law extends to points of foreign law. This ruling may make Hong Kong a more attractive jurisdiction than…

Congratulations to the organising committee for the most successful Hong Kong Arbitration Ball to date, in particular our own Eric Ng who was also a superb emcee. Prince’s Chambers was honoured to host a table again this year. Already looking…

When a winding-up petition is presented against a company, any transfer or payment of its assets is void unless approved by the Court through a validation order. The Court has wide discretion but will usually ask: • Does the payment…

Sebastian Hughes attended the 2025 LawAsia Annual Conference in Hanoi. (https://lnkd.in/gq-NDgvm). An invaluable opportunity to meet with and learn from leading lawyers from the Asia Pacific.

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Prince’s Chambers is delighted to welcome Cyrus Lee as a member of Chambers. Cyrus was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2025 after completing his pupillage with Mr Bruce Tse SC, Mr Colin Wright, Mr Edward Alder, and Mr…

Many thanks to our friends and clients for joining us for Prince’s Chambers’ annual party at AOAO on Friday 12 September. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event!

Edward Alder had the duty and privilege of officiating at the Hong Kong Maritime Law Association Annual Dinner yesterday. Held in the suitably maritime environment of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club on a clear night with the sun setting…

Edward Alder of Prince’s Chambers had the great privilege of addressing the Orientation event for the inaugural class of University of Hong Kong’s new LLM in Maritime Law, with a presentation on “My Voyage in Maritime Law”.  Hong Kong is…

Jeremy Bartlett SC moderated a lively panel session at the Asia Forum: 5th International Arbitration & Competition Law Summit in Hong Kong on 21 Aug 2025, on the topic of  advising General Counsel on Emergency Arbitration & Expedited Procedures: Dealing…

The Official NEC (New Engineering Contract) Training & Accreditation Program was conducted very successfully in Singapore from 13 to 15 August 2025. Jeremy Bartlett SC was honoured to be invited by to the British High Commissioner’s residence, Eden Hall for…

Jeremy Bartlett SC was delighted to be in Seoul to moderate a panel session at the Legal Plus South Korea 11 th International Arbitration Summit on the topic of “The Art of Negotiation in the Mediation and Arbitration Contexts.” Many…

Sebastian Hughes was honoured to moderate the session on 粤港澳大湾区知识产权跨境协同保护的法律障碍和制度创新 (Legal obstacles and institutional innovation in cross-border co-ordination of protection of intellectual property rights in the GBA) at the 第十三届内地与港澳法律研讨会圆满举行 (13th Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao Legal Seminar) on Monday…

Jeremy Bartlett SC was delighted to be in Shanghai for the 8th International Arbitration Summit on 25 June 2025 to moderate a panel concerning Arbitration Awards and how to preserve their integrity. Many thanks to Joan Lim-Casanova, Gary Gao, Guan…

GAR Live Shanghai, held on 19 June 2025 at the offices of Zhong Lun, was a resounding success. The GAR live events continue to provide an opportunity for leading International Arbitration practitioners to gather, network and exchange views. Jason Fry…

Lavesh Kirpalani, instructed by Morley Chow Seto, represented the 5th Respondent in Re Superb Summit International Group Limited [2025] HKCFI 2682.  The Court adopted the Carecraft Procedure, a mechanism in Hong Kong that allows for the expeditious disposal of legal proceedings,…

The CFA Appeal Committee Granted Leave to Appeal against a Judgment of the Court of Appeal regarding the Common Law Tort of Harassment and Free-Standing Injunctions. Lavesh Kirpalani, together with Sonny Payne of GPS Legal LLP, represented the defendant (applicant)…

Thomas Yeon is delighted to have participated in a special program on international commercial arbitration (国际商事仲裁专题活动) in Shanghai on 9 and 10 June 2025, as part of a delegation from the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators. In this program, the…

Edward Alder of Prince’s Chambers has once again been recognised as a Leading junior counsel for shipping and maritime law in Doyles Hong Kong Bar Rankings for 2025. Many thanks to our loyal solicitors and clients for your ongoing support.…

Jeremy Bartlett will be speaking at GAR Live: Shanghai, set to take place on 19 June at the Shanghai office of Zhong Lun Law Firm. Bringing together the leading names in Shanghai, PRC, and the global arbitration community, GAR Live:…

Prince’s Chambers was pleased to contribute to commentaries and precedents the 4th edition of Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s Precedents of Pleadings Hong Kong. Members of Chambers author and co-author the following commentaries: Edward Alder — Admiralty (Chapter 1) Thomas…

Edward Alder of Prince’s Chambers and Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group (HKMAG) had the privilege of addressing CMAC’s annual flagship arbitration event in Beijing on 6 June 2025 on the topical issue of “Arbitrators & AI”. Like everyone else, arbitrators…

Edward Alder of Prince’s Chambers spoke on Arbitrators and AI, a “Hot Issue in Arbitration” at the 2025 CMAC China High-Level Dialogue on Maritime and Commercial Arbitration on 6 June 2025 at the China World Hotel, Beijing. QR to register…

At HK45’s “Panel Discussion on New Frontiers: Journeys in or around Arbitration” at HKIAC on 2 June 2025, Eric Ng shared insights on his practice development in international arbitration and offered tips to young practitioners aspiring to develop an arbitration…

Jeremy Bartlett was honoured to be invited to attend and speak at the “Summit on the Practical Development of Foreign-related Rule of Law” held in Beijing on 30 May 2025 to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Lord Chancellor’s Training…

Jeremy Bartlett was delighted to be in Tokyo to co-chair with Andrew Pullen the “11th International Arbitration & Corporate Crime Forum” on Thursday 29 May 2025, by Legal Plus, and to moderate the 3rd Grand Panel on the topic “Enforcement…

On 24 May 2025, Sebastian Hughes was honoured to present a lecture to the Zhejiang Lawyers’ Association on behalf of the Hong Kong Bar Association, on the topic of Civil Procedure, Injunctions and other Interlocutory Orders, at the beautiful and…

Prince’s Chambers welcomed the opportunity to sponsor this key event for young (and not so young) aspiring arbitrators. Our arbitration team’s own Eric Ng will be speaking. Look forward to seeing you. Please see the link here