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- PCLL (Distinguished Scholarship), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Juris Doctor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- BA (First Class Honours), Hong Kong Baptist University
Practise Expertise
Appellate Advocacy
Construction Safety and Industrial Summons
Coroners and Inquests
Criminal Defence
Crypto and Fintech
ICAC Investigations and Trials
Immigration
Insolvency
Intellectual Property Law
Judicial Review
SFC Investigations
Tort and Personal Injuries
Trusts, Probate and Succession
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Terrence joined Chambers after serving his pupillage with Mr Edwin Choy SC, Ms Catherine Wong, Mr Lawrence Hui, and Mr Stanley Ng. Terrence accepts instruction across all areas of Chambers’ practice, with a particular interest in criminal matters. His criminal practice encompasses a broad spectrum of cases, including manslaughter, sexual offences, white-collar crimes, drug-related offences, dishonesty crimes, violent crimes, traffic offences, and industrial summonses.
On the civil side, Terrence has experience in a diverse range of matters, including medical negligence, contractual and commercial disputes, intra-corporate disputes, trusts, probate, land, matrimonial matters, and judicial review. Terrence has appeared in the High Court, District Court and Magistrates’ Courts either as a led junior or as an advocate in his own right.
He is also fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Before joining the Bar, Terrence was an enthusiastic mooter. He served as the oralist for CUHK at the 23rd Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot and represented King’s College at the Mock Trial Competition in 2015. Since his PCLL, Terrence has contributed as both a coach and an organiser in numerous Mock Trial Competitions.
Notable Cases
Criminal
HKSAR v Gui Lei (CACC 36/2026) Led by Ms Catherine Wong; Representing a Defendant who appealed against her convictions on multiple charges of Money Laundering and Living on the Earnings of Prostitution. Leave to appeal was granted and the appeal is now pending determination.
HKSAR v Wong Wai Tak, Bill (DCCC 887/2023) Led by Mr Adrian Halkes; Represented a Defendant, the driver of a light goods vehicle, facing one charge of Dangerous Driving Causing Death, alleged to have struck a pedestrian at a pedestrian crossing and subsequently resulting in her death; After trial, the Defendant was acquitted of dangerous driving causing death, with costs; substituted with a conviction for careless driving.
HKSAR v Tseung (WKCC 2617/2026) Sole Advocate; Represented a Defendant, facing one charge of Common Assault, alleged to have pushed his colleague on the neck during a confrontation at the workplace. The incident was captured on CCTV. Following trial, the Defendant was acquitted.
HKSAR v Chan (KCCC 189/2026) Sole Advocate; Represented a Defendant facing one charge of Indecent Assault, alleged to have touched the victim’s buttock in a gym. The incident was captured on CCTV. Following a 3-day trial, the Defendant was acquitted.
HKSAR v Cheung (KCS 9357/2024) Sole Advocate; Represented a Defendant, the driver of a shuttle bus, facing one charge of Careless Driving, alleged to have failed to stop at a give-way junction. Following trial, the Defendant was acquitted.
HKSAR v Cheng (FLS 8803/2024) Sole Advocate; Represented a Defendant, the driver of a light goods vehicle, facing one charge of Careless Driving, alleged to have struck a cyclist from behind. Following trial, the Defendant was acquitted.
Civil
CCC v AAC (CACV 1029/2025; HCCT 131/2024) Led by Mr Billy Mok; Representing a Mortgagor in an application at first instance to Set Aside an Arbitral Award, and in the subsequent appeal against the Judge’s decision. Leave to appeal was granted and the appeal is now pending determination.
New Art Holdings Ltd and Ors v. Est-Ouest Auctions Co Ltd and Ors (HCA 325/2024) Sole Advocate; Represented a company director (i.e. 3rd Defendant) in successfully resisting the Plaintiffs’ application for Summary Judgment, with costs, and further obtained an order for Security for Costs against the Plaintiffs.
Education and Qualifications
- PCLL (Distinguished Scholarship), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Juris Doctor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- BA (First Class Honours), Hong Kong Baptist University
Appointments, Achievements and Awards
- Founding President, Mock Trial Alumni Society, SideBySide (Current)
- Panel Member, UNICEF HK InnoLab (2020 – 2022)