Appellate Advocacy

Members of Liberty Chambers possess extensive experience in appellate advocacy across Hong Kong’s judicial system, from Magistracy appeals to the Court of Final Appeal, focusing on reviewing judgments rather than re-evaluating facts, which are often pre-decided by lower courts.

They advise on appeal merits through rigorous assessments of trial outcomes, evidentiary issues, and legal interpretations. Services include drafting grounds of appeal, bail applications pending appeal, written submissions, and costs applications. Advocacy at this level emphasises persuasive arguments, precedent interpretation, and crisis management for reputational and emotional impacts.

Engaging members of Liberty Chambers provides thorough legal analysis and strategic argumentation, increasing chances of overturning unfavourable decisions. Clients benefit from nuanced advice on procedures, compelling submissions that address judicial requirements, and dedicated support in high-stakes matters of public interest or significant consequences.

Bail Pending Appeal Services in Hong Kong

• Filing applications post-conviction.
• Addressing legal and factual considerations.
• Ensuring the ability to function or operate during the appellate process.
• Crisis management for confined clients and businesses under threat.
• Efficient procedural navigation.

Court of Appeal Representation in Hong Kong

• Advocacy challenging lower court decisions.
• Tailored arguments for case complexities.
• Written submissions addressing legal points.
• Precedent application in intermediate appeals.
• Cost recovery in successful outcomes.

Court of Final Appeal Advocacy

• Handling significant legal questions of importance.
• Representation in public interest matters.
• Clarification of principles and precedents.
• Persuasive oral and written presentations.
• Strategic focus on pivotal cases.

Grounds of Appeal Drafting in Hong Kong

• Highlighting errors of law or fact.
• Logical and persuasive articulation.
• Compliance with appellate rules.
• Enhanced arguments to ensure judicial reconsideration chances.

Magistracy Appeals Expertise in Hong Kong

• Procedure familiarity in Magistrates’ Courts appeals.
• Merits assessment and documentation preparation.
• Bail pending appeal applications.
• Clear grounds drafting for reconsideration.
• Informed advice on success likelihood.