The Temple Chambers Moot 2025 was held on Saturday, 9 August 2025. This year’s moot problem centred on the “legitimate interest” test set out in 

White & Carter (Councils) Ltd v McGregor 

[1962] AC 413. Set in the context of a fictional dispute concerning a commercial rental agreement, teams addressed the question of whether liability in misrepresentation can arise if a statement of present intention as to future action is made negligently.

Teams from Hong Kong and UK universities presented arguments across three rounds. Judges praised the high standard of competition shown by all teams. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their contributions to this memorable event.

The winning team – Ryan Li Hok Yu (who was also awarded Best Speaker) and Alric Wong Tung Fai – edged out Maurice Yim Man Leung and Timothy Chow Hoi Yan in the Grand Final, appearing before a panel comprising the Hon Mr Justice Thomas Au, Justice of Appeal (a former member of Chambers), 

Special thanks go to Mr Justice Au JA for graciously presiding over the final and sharing invaluable insights on advocacy in court proceedings. We would also like to thank 

 for judging the preliminary rounds of the Moot.

We look forward to welcoming another group of talented law students for the 2026 edition!

As part of a series organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy, 

Hong Kong and Common Law Litigation: Jurisdiction and Interim Measures

The talk focused on the legal challenges faced by Mainland Chinese companies engaged in overseas investments, key legal tools under Hong Kong and common law to facilitate effective commercial dealings with international partners, and essential topics such as establishing and challenging jurisdiction and obtaining injunctive relief in Hong Kong courts.

A sincere thanks to the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy for the kind invitation. Our members look forward to engaging with legal practitioners from around the world in future exchanges.

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