Experience 

• Conducting litigation, arbitration and mediation of construction disputes including claims arising from construction defects, plant and equipment, non-conformance and design responsibilities
• Advising on disputes regarding variations and measured work; claims arising from delay to completion; disputes in relation to insurance claims in the construction context
• Extensive experience in acting for Government departments and statutory corporations, transport and infrastructure entities, education and training institutions, hospitals, housing societies, property developers, utilities, insurers, consultants and banks
• Acting for utilities and infrastructure clients in rating and valuation appeals
• Completed The Law Society of Hong Kong Mediation Training Course and undergoing accreditation assessment

Notable Engagements 

• Cathay Pacific – representing Employer in relation to mediation of construction dispute
• Highcliff Developments Ltd – resolution of building contract disputes
• HK Institute of Education: Tai Po Campus Development – acting for Hong Kong Institute of Education with regard to construction claims from contractors
• Hong Kong Housing Authority: Tin Shui Wai Area 31 Phase I – conduct of claim for recovery of damages from Contractor and Insurers arising from non-compliant foundations
• Hong Kong Housing Authority - conduct of various arbitration proceedings with contractors
• Hong Kong Housing Society: Ma On Shan Site – acting for Hong Kong Housing Society in defence of claim brought on behalf of Contractor
• Hong Kong Housing Society: Kai Tak, Tseung Kwan O – acting for Hong Kong Housing Society in arbitration proceedings brought by contractor , and in recovery of monies under performance bonds
• Hong Kong Government Works Bureau – acting for Hong Kong Government in defence of arbitration proceedings on various projects
• Urban Renewal Authority – acting for the Urban Renewal Authority (and formerly for the Land Development Corporation) in various contentious and non-contentious construction matters

Education 

The Nottingham Trent University (formerly Trent Polytechic), CPE • University of Oxford, MA

Languages

• English

Admitted

• Hong Kong, 1991
• England & Wales, 1985