About
Biography
Experience
Paul K.C. Chan is the Principal Solicitor at Paul K.C. Chan & Partners, Solicitors & Notaries. The firm is known for its energetic team of professionally-minded staff, with lawyers admitted to practice in Hong Kong, Canada, England, Australian Capital Territory, and Singapore. The firm maintains strong local and overseas contacts, collaborating with accountants, tax advisers, and legal professionals across various jurisdictions to provide comprehensive services.
Specialty
Paul K.C. Chan & Partners specializes in construction and commercial disputes, corporate and commercial law, intellectual properties, corporate finance and securities, immigration, estate planning and trust, divorce and probate practice, and company secretarial and ancillary services. The firm has extensive experience in construction law contracts and litigation, land development, and commercial matters.
Achievements and Recognition
- Winner of the "Top 100 Business Awards 2024" in the "Professional & Corporate Services" Category, awarded by Metro Finance and BNI Hong Kong
- Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ontario, Canada (1981), Solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong (1984), Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (1988), Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Australian Capital Territory (1991) and Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore (1995)
- China-Appointed Attesting Officer (1995)
- Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (1996)
- Notary Public, Hong Kong (1997)
- HKIAC Accredited Mediator (1999)
- Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2016)
- Chairman of Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings) (2022)
- Accredited NEC4 ECC Project Manager (2025)
- Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers (2025)
- HKIAC Accredited Construction Adjudicator (2025)
- Member of the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) as a Basic Member (2025)
- Registered solicitor with the Law Society of Hong Kong, practicing as a sole practitioner at CHAN PAUL K.C. & PARTNERS
Phone
852-28681388
Law Firm
Paul K.C. Chan & Partners
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Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Paul K.C. Chan & Partners specialize in?
The firm specializes in construction and commercial disputes, corporate and commercial law, intellectual properties, corporate finance and securities, immigration, estate planning and trust, divorce and probate practice, and company secretarial and ancillary services.
In which jurisdictions are the lawyers at Paul K.C. Chan & Partners admitted to practice?
The lawyers are admitted to practice in Hong Kong, Canada, England, Australian Capital Territory, and Singapore.
What are some of the achievements of Paul K.C. Chan?
He was awarded the 'Top 100 Business Awards 2024' in the 'Professional & Corporate Services' category, was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor in Ontario, Canada in 1981, and as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 1984 and in England and Wales in 1988, and as a barrister and solicitor of the Australian Capital Territory in 1991, and an advocate and solicitor of Singapore in 1995. He became a China Appointed Attesting Officer in 1995, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 1996, a Notary Public in Hong Kong in 1997, HKIAC Accredited Mediator in 1999, HKCAC Accredited Construction Adjudicator in 2014, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 2016, Chairman of Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings) in 2022, Accredited NEC4 ECC Project Manager in 2025, Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers in 2025, a member of the Hong Kong Green Building Council as a Basic Member in 2025 and HKIAC Accredited Construction Adjudicator in 2025.
What type of services does Paul K.C. Chan & Partners offer?
They offer comprehensive legal services including construction law, land development, commercial matters, and various corporate and legal advisory services.
Is Paul K.C. Chan involved in any professional organizations?
Yes.
*China-Appointed Attesting Officer (1995)
*Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (1996)
*Notary Public, Hong Kong (1997)
*HKIAC Accredited Mediator (1999)
*Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2016)
*Chairman of Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings) (2022)
*Accredited NEC4 ECC Project Manager (2025)1
*Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers (2025)
*Basic Member of the Hong Kong Green Building Council (2025)
*HKIAC Accredited Construction Adjudicator (2025)