Year Of Call
Qualifications
- BA (Hons.) University of Toronto
- LLB (Hons.) Metropolitan Manchester University
- LLM Kyushu University
- PCLL University of Hong Kong
Languages
Profile
Lawrence’s practice involves both civil and criminal works. He has appeared in all levels of courts from the Court of Final Appeal to the Magistrates’ Courts.
Lawrence served in the Judiciary as Temporary Deputy Registrar (High Court), Deputy District Judge, Deputy Magistrate and Deputy Special Magistrate. He also served as Marshall to the late Hon. Mr Justice Arthur Leong GBS, Chief Judge of the High Court. Lawrence regularly acts as prosecutor-on-fiat for the Department of Justice.
Lawrence’s experience in the criminal area includes commercial crimes, bribery and corruption, money laundering, securities regulations, industrial summonses, traffic offences and other crimes.
His practice in civil matters includes PRC-related issues, conveyancing and tenancies, trusts, company law, shareholders’ disputes, securities regulations, family law, contractual disputes, defamation, employment law, public and administrative law, probate matters, and personal injury litigation.
Notable Cases
Education and Qualifications
- BA (Hons.) University of Toronto
- LLB (Hons.) Metropolitan Manchester University
- LLM Kyushu University
- PCLL University of Hong Kong
Appointments, Achievements and Awards
APPOINTMENTS AND PUBLIC OFFICE
2021 to 2023
- HK Bar Association, Standing Committee for Legal Aid Reform, Member, Vice Chairman
2021 to 2023
- HK Bar Association, Committee on Practice Area for Criminal Law and Procedure, Member
2020 to 2025
- Kowloon Tong Government Primary School
- School Management Committee
- Committee Member
2020
- Authoring and Contributing to Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong – Police and Emergency Services
2019 to 2025
- Vice-Chairman, Municipal Services Appeal Board
2019 to 2021
- Land Survey Ordinance (Cap. 473) Disciplinary Board Panel Member
2019
- Temporary Deputy Registrar, High Court
2018 to 2023
- Teacher Hong Kong Advocacy Training Council
2018 to 2024
- Lay Assessor of the Medical Council of Hong Kong
2017 to 2023
- Member of the Torture Claims Appeal Board
2017 to 2018
- Member of the Criminal Law & Procedure Committee of the Hong Kong Bar Association
2016
- Deputy District Judge
2012 to 2020
- Chairman to the Buildings Appeal Tribunal Panel
2012 to 2018
- Member of the HKSAR Passports Appeal Board
2011 to 2017
- Member of the Board of Review (Inland Revenue Ordinance)
2011 & 2012
- Deputy Magistrate
2010 to 2016
- Member of the Appeal Board of Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation, of Clubs (Safety of Premises) and of Bedspace Apartments
2010 & 2011
- Member of the Bar Council, HK Bar Association
2009 to 2017
- University of Hong Kong
- The Department of Professional Legal Education
- Part-time Lecturer and Examiner in Criminal Advocacy
2009
- Deputy Special Magistrate
2007 & 2008
- Hong Kong Shue Yan University
- Lecturer: Labour Law
2002
- City University of Hong Kong, School of Law
- Lecturer & Tutor: Contract Law, Land Law, Law of Torts
2002
- Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate
- Lecturer: Real Estate Law
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2025 Chambers and Partners
Greater China Region Guide
White-Collar Crime
2025 The Legal 500 (Leading Juniors)
Commercial Disputes
2024 Doyles Guide (Leading Hong Kong Criminal Law Barristers)
“Leading” category for Junior Counsel
2024 Chambers and Partners Greater China Region China
White-Collar Crime: The Bar. Juniors: Band 1
2023 The Legal 500 HK Bar
Commercial Disputes: Leading Juniors 2
2023 Doyles Guide (Leading Hong Kong Criminal Law Barristers)
“Leading” category for Junior Counsel
2023 The Legal 500 (Leading Juniors)
Commercial Disputes
2022 Doyles Guide (Leading Estates & Probate Litigation Barristers)
“Recommended” category for Junior Counsel
2022 Doyles Guide (Leading Hong Kong Criminal Law Barristers)
“Preeminent” category for Junior Counsel
2022 The Legal 500 (Leading Juniors):
‘A very experienced junior counsel in this area, particularly in the media sector.’
2021 Doyles Guide (Leading Hong Kong Criminal Law Barristers)
“Leading” category for Junior Counsel
2021 The Legal 500 (Leading Juniors):
‘He provides solid advice, is very good at handling clients and is very effective in cross-examination.’
2021 The Legal 500 (Commercial Disputes in HKSAR)
‘Liberty Chambers is perhaps best known for its work in white-collar and other criminal practice areas but is also active in the commercial space. Lawrence Hui has a practice that spans both areas.’
2020 Doyles Guide (Leading Hong Kong Criminal Law Barristers)
“Recommended” category for Junior Counsel
2019 The South Eastern Circuit Bar Mess Foundation,
Advanced International Advocacy Course, Keble College, Oxford
2001 Middle Temple Scholar:
Full scholarship for Advocacy Training in London, UK
2000 Second Best Mooter in Kyushu University Mooting Team
The Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, Vienna, Austria
1999 Monbusho Scholar of Monbusho Japan (The Ministry of Education in Japan):
Full scholarship to Kyushu University’s LLM Studies
HOBBIES & INTEREST
Badminton, Football and Travelling
English 
Chinese (China) 
Chinese (Hong Kong)