Emma T. C. Tsang

Background

Emma practises in both criminal and civil matters. She accepts instructions on a range of practice areas. Emma has a substantial criminal law practice; with a solid grounding in trial and appellate work. She regularly conducts all manner of trials, bail applications, plea negotiations, mitigations, and bind-overs. Emma has a broad civil practice with particular emphasis on family law, personal injuries, and professional negligence. In the area of family law, she has experience in conducting matters in relation to divorce, ancillary relief, and child custody & care. Emma has successfully acted for non-refoulement claimants at both first instance and on appeal. She advises in ADR matters, and has acted as counsel and as mediator. Emma has appeared in all levels of courts in Hong Kong, including in the Court of Final Appeal, and has also represented clients in the Medical Council and the Veterinary Disciplinary Board.

Details

• Academic Qualifications:

  • 2008, PCLL, The University of Hong Kong
  • 2007, BVC, Nottingham Law School, United Kingdom
  • 2006, LLB (Honours), University of Durham, United Kingdom

• Memberships & Accreditation:

  • 2009, CEDR Accredited Mediator
  • 2010, HKMAAL Accredited Mediator
  • 2014 to 2015, Young Barristers Committee, Secretary
  • 2011 to 2013, Young Barristers Committee, Member

• Teaching Positions:

  • The University of Hong Kong, PCLL, Criminal Litigation (Tutor and Assessor)
  • The University of Hong Kong, PCLL, Criminal Advocacy (Tutor and Assessor)
  • The University of Hong Kong, PCLL, Mediation (Assessor)

• Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Cantonese

• Notable Cases:

  • Nancy Ann Kissel v HKSAR (2010) 13 HKCFAR 27; [2010] 2 HKLRD 435
  • LKW v DD (2010) 13 HKCFAR 537; [2010] 6 HKC 528
  • HKSAR v Chan Pak Hoe, Pablo (2012) 15 HKCFAR 244
  • Chan Mei Yiu, Paddy & Another v Secretary for Justice & Others HCAL 16-19 OF 2007
  • HKSAR v Amina Mariam Bokhary HCMA 960/2010

• Publications:

  • Archbold Hong Kong Contributing Editor (2011 – Present)
  • Hong Kong Cases Contributing Editor (2015 – Present)
  • Hong Kong Personal Injury Service Contributing Editor (2012 – 2014)

• Practice Areas:

  • Criminal Law
  • Appellate Law
  • Administrative & Public Law
  • Family Law
  • Tort & Personal Injuries
  • Professional Negligence
  • Non-Refoulement Claims
  • Mediation
  • Regulatory & Disciplinary