Kay K.W. Chan Verified Lawyer

Experience

Kay K.W. Chan holds a balanced practice in criminal law, civil law, and public law. In criminal law, he has handled cases involving drugs, theft, sex, violence, fraud, corruption, industrial and construction site accidents, the 2019 social events, and the National Security Law. In civil law, his experience covers personal injuries, divorces, international sales of goods, employment contracts, corporate disputes, and probate issues. He is equipped to handle complex multidisciplinary matters involving cross-border commercial, corporate, and family relationships.

Specialty

Kay K.W. Chan specializes in family law, succession, and closely held family businesses. He is recognized for his work in collaborative law and acts as a family mediator in children-related matters, including Hague Convention cases. He is also trained in private financial adjudication.

Education

Kay K.W. Chan graduated from City University of Hong Kong School of Law and was on the Dean's List.

• Shortlisted as a finalist for the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year Award 20181
• Served on the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals1
• Vice Chair of the Hong Kong Collaborative Practice Group1
• Part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong, teaching matrimonial practice, procedure, and advocacy1
• Honorary Treasurer of The New Medico Legal Society of Hong Kong7
• Author of legal updates for LexisNexis, including contributions to Atkin's Court Forms Hong Kong and other legal publications6