謝家齊

大律師

認許年份:2024

Kelvin joined Chambers after completing his pupillage with Mr Horace Wong SC, Ms Catherine Wong, Mr Isaac Chan and Mr Roger Phang.

Prior to joining Chambers, Kelvin graduated top of his class in both his undergraduate degree, and his JD degree at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.  After completing his PCLL with distinction, Kelvin went on to obtain his BCL at the University of Oxford.  During his studies, Kelvin received multiple scholarships and prizes in recognition of his academic achievements.  In addition, Kelvin published in peer-reviewed journals, and delivered a CPD seminar on service out of jurisdiction during his pupillage.

Kelvin is developing a broad civil and commercial practice, with a particular emphasis on company, insolvency, securities, and fraud related matters.  He also accepts instructions in matters involving applications for injunctive relief (e.g. freezing orders, anti-suit injunctions, etc.).  Apart from litigation, Kelvin is also developing a practice in arbitration.

EDUCATION

  • BCL, University of Oxford (2023)
  • PCLL (Distinction), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2022)
  • JD (Top of Class), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2021)
  • BA in Management Studies (Finance) (First Class Honours, Top of Class), University of Leicester (2019)

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES

  • Dean's Letter of Distinction (2022)
  • Prize for Criminal Litigation Practice (2022)
  • Davis Polk & Wardwell Prize (2021)
  • Dean's List (2021)
  • HKSAR Government Scholarship for the PCLL (2022)
  • Juris Doctor Silver Scholarship for High Academic Merit (2021)
  • Juris Doctor Gold Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Merit (2020)
  • CUHK Chinese Students and Scholars Association Scholarship (2020)
  • Best BA in Management Studies Graduate Prize (2019)
  • Distinction Award, Dean’s List (2016)

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-reviewed publications

  • The Tort Gateway: The Missing Jigsaw Piece? [2023] L.M.C.L.Q. 211 (co-author)
  • Proprietary Estoppel and Statutory Formalities: Implications for Hong Kong (2021) 85 Conv. 365

CPD Seminars

  • "Approach to Service Out: A State of Confusion", CCTL Cross-Border Legal Issues Dialogue Seminar Series, CUHK Faculty of Law (April 2024) (co-speaker)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (since 2024)

LANGUAGES

  • English, Cantonese, Mandarin