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Sheena joined Chambers after completing pupillage with Mr Bernard Man SC, Ms Maggie Wong SC, Mr Jin Pao SC and Ms Queenie Lau. She has a broad civil practice with experience in a wide range of areas. Sheena has conducted trials as a sole advocate (in both English and Chinese) and accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work.
Tao Soh Ngun (also known as Lo To Li Kwan) v. HSBC International Trustee Limited [2019] HKCFI 1268 (led by Mr Paul Girolami QC and Mr Eugene Fung SC, with Mr Wilson Leung and Ms Janet Ho) – 33-day trial, represented the defendant in dismissing breach of trust claims concerning the Lo Family Trust
Acted in numerous cases seeking urgent Mareva and proprietary injunctions, Chabra injunctions, section 21M interim relief in aid of foreign proceedings, banker’s books orders
Cheung Kong Property (Business Development) Limited v. Gold Brilliant Investment Limited & Pan Sutong [2021] HKCFI 603 (led by Mr Charles Manzoni SC and with Ms Sara Tong) – represented the plaintiff in obtaining interim injunctive relief relating to a deed of first refusal for a major property development in Hong Kong
Times Square Limited v. Lee Kwun Kit trading as “JL Music” & Ors.
• [2019] HKCFI 1641 & [2018] 5 HKLRD 248 (led by Mr Jin Pao SC) – represented the plaintiff in successfully obtaining interlocutory injunctions against persons unlawfully occupying the Times Square open piazza by busking or any other forms of street performance
• [2020] HKCFI 438 – obtained default judgment for permanent injunctions
Lee Carol v. Tong Hung Wai Tommy & Ors., HCMP 1851/2018 (led by Mr Abraham Chan SC) – successfully obtained ex parte interlocutory injunctions with respect to the access, care and supervision of an elderly patient
Securities and Futures Commission v. Isidor Subotic & Ors., HCA 1277/2019 (led by Mr Bernard Man SC) – represented the SFC in obtaining ex parte worldwide and local Mareva-type injunctions under section 213 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance against 16 defendants
Securities and Futures Commission v. Isidor Subotic & Ors., HCA 1277/2019, (Re Ching Lee Holdings Ltd, led by Mr Bernard Man SC) – representing the SFC in section 213 proceedings against false trading and market misconduct; [2021] 3 HKLRD 777 – leave for service out of jurisdiction
Securities and Futures Commission v. Kwok Wing & Ors. [2019] HKCFI 2322 (Re Tack Fat Group International Limited; led by Mr Bernard Man SC) – represented the SFC in obtaining disqualification order against former director of a listed company
Securities and Futures Commission v. Lam Wo Ping & Ors., HCMP 2328/2019 (Re Fuguiniao Co., Ltd, led by Mr Victor Dawes SC) – section 214 proceedings against former management of listed company
Securities and Futures Commission v. Leung Anita Fung Yee Maria & Ors., HCMP 1914/2019 (Re SMI Culture & Travel Group Holdings Limited, led by Mr Bernard Man SC) – section 214 proceedings against former management of listed company
Zhizhong Yang v. Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited, HCA 622/2018 (led by Mr Bernard Man SC) – representing the defendant bank in an employment case involving investment banker’s discretionary bonus and claim for unlawful termination
Norton House Education Limited v. Lau Kam Yin & Anor., HCA 1958/2017 (led by Mr Russell Coleman SC) – strike-out application in claims for breach of employment contract
Acted in cases on summary dismissal, unfair dismissal and breach of employment contract
C v. D [2020] HKFC 145 – application for separate representation in proceedings commenced under the Guardianship and Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13) involving claims for reasonable maintenance and settlement of trust fund (with Mr Deepak Nagpal and Mr Eugene Yim)
Experience in divorce matters, MPS applications, and proceedings brought under the Guardianship and Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13), the Domestic and Cohabitation Relationships Violence Ordinance (Cap. 189), and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Ordinance (Cap. 481)
Re Estate of Chiu Keung [2020] HKCA 591 (with Mr Jonathan Chang) – represented the 2nd defendant in an appeal against a judgment giving O.85 directions for distribution of an estate
Advised in numerous probate matters with experience in applications for carry-on orders and proceedings involving estates
New Century Credit Services Company Limited v. Yeung Hung [2020] HKCFI 2651 – 10-day trial, successfully dismissing unjust enrichment claim
Biozeal LLC & Anor. v. Nature’s Story Company Limited & Anor. [2021] 5 HKLRD 76 (led by Mr Stewart Wong SC) – claims for passing-off and injunctions restraining activities in Mainland China
Kung Kwok Wai David, the executor of the last will of Kung Wong Hau Hin, deceased v. The Commissioner of Estate Duty [2021] HKCFI 2111 (led by Ms Yvonne Cheng SC) – represented the Commissioner in a 11-day trial on appeal against determination of estate duty involving valuation of land and claims for debt deductions
Represented veterinary surgeons in successfully dismissing complaints in disciplinary inquiries before the Veterinary Surgeons Board under Cap. 529 and Code of Practice
New Shipping Limited v. Lau Wing Yan [2020] HKCFI 2933 (with Ms Queenie Lau) – specific discovery and interrogatories applications in respect of defamation claims
Experience in defamation matters; Advised on libel claims on press publications (led by Mr Victor Dawes SC)
Kwan Chun Investments Limited v. Sik Tak Kwong, Ko Mei, Sik Chi Hang & Kok Chan Bip Yuan Limited [2021] HKCFI 714 (led by Mr Jonathan Chang SC and with Mr Wong Cho Lik) – trial concerning deed of licence relating to use of columbarium niches
Pong Yiu Chuen v. Nam Tin Chuk Temple Limited [2021] HKDC 104 (led by Ms Maggie Wong SC) – represented the defendant landowner in an adverse possession trial
Experience in land law disputes, trespass and adverse possession claims, and O.88 mortgagee proceedings
Shun On Finance Limited v. Wong Fung Kwan & Anor., DCMP 1428/2016 – trial relating to collusion under the Money Lenders Ordinance (Cap. 163), estoppel, beneficial ownership of property, and constructive notice
Experience in landlord-tenant disputes and represented landlords of major shopping malls in Hong Kong
• Wharf Realty Limited v. Abebi Limited trading as “Armani Junior”, AGB Legend Limited trading as “Abebi”, HCA 954 & 955/2020 – summary judgment applications for rent in arrears at Ocean Terminal, Harbour City
• IFC Development Limited v. Larry Jewelry Limited, HCA 1133/2020 – obtained summary judgment for rent in arrears and mesne profit for tenancy at IFC mall
• Renaissance City Development Company Limited v. Yo Mama Limited, DCCJ 1298/2020 – striking-out of counterclaim by former tenant at Langham Place
Tse Shiu Hoi v. Sun Bo [2021] HKCFI 2351 (led by Mr Jonathan Chang SC) – on setting aside default judgment in a contractual dispute claim
Global Gaming Philippines LLC v. Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong) & Enrique K Razon Jr [2019] HKCFI 405 (led by Mr Victor Joffe QC) – represented the plaintiff in third-party discovery application in respect of breach of contract claim
K & L Gates v. Aggarwal & Ors. [2019] HKCFI 702 (with Ms Eva Sit) – represented the 9th and 11th defendants in a 3-day specific discovery application in respect of knowing receipt and negligence claims; [2019] HKCA 350 – successfully resisted the plaintiff’s applications for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal and stay of execution of specific discovery order
Advised a syndicate of lenders on a cross-border dispute for substantial debt recovery, winding-up and enforcement proceedings (led by Mr Bernard Man SC)
Advised on cross-border insolvency matters including Keepwell Deeds, recognition orders and conflict of laws issues
Experience in representing petitioning / supporting creditors in winding-up and related proceedings
Re Dan Yin Ping; Re Ng On Kwok [2020] HKCFI 621 – successfully obtained bankruptcy orders for petitioning creditor against two debtors
Experience in unfair prejudice proceedings, shareholders’ disputes, derivative actions, and claims against former directors / management
Represented respondents in successful jurisdictional challenges in arbitral proceedings (led by Mr Victor Dawes SC)
Advised on arbitration matters, including enforcement and setting aside of awards
Chun Wo Construction & Engineering Co Ltd and Ors. v. The Hong Kong Housing Authority, HCCT 54/2017 (led by Mr Russell Coleman SC): (26 January 2017, 16 July 2018) – application for leave to appeal against arbitration award arising out of 21 construction contracts; [2019] HKCA 369 – applicants’ appeals to the Court of Appeal against arbitration award
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Name: | Sarah Liu |
Email: | sarahliu@templechambers.com |
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Member, Standing Committee on Young Barristers: 2019 – present
PCLL, University of Hong Kong
BA (Hons) in Law, University of Cambridge
(Hughes Hall, First Class Honours)
BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Oxford
(The Queen’s College, on choral scholarship)
Contributing Author, Hotten and Ho on Family and Divorce Law in Hong Kong (2019 – 2021)
Contributing Author, Practical Guidance – Employment (LexisNexis) (2021)
Middle Temple Scholarship for Advocacy Training
Temple Chambers Pupillage Award
E.M. Burnett Prize, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge
Winner of the Hughes Hall Mooting Competition 2015
(University of Cambridge)
Winner of the Oxford University Hong Kong Mooting Competition
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong Scholarship Grants