Emma T. C. Tsang
Year of Call
2009 Barrister (Hong Kong)
2007 Barrister (England & Wales)
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Appellate Law
Administrative & Public Law
Family Law
Tort & Personal Injuries
Professional Negligence
Non-Refoulement Claims
Mediation
Regulatory & Disciplinary
Background
Emma practises in both criminal and civil matters. She accepts instructions on a range of practice areas.
Emma has a substantial criminal law practice; with a solid grounding in trial and appellate work. She regularly conducts all manner of trials, bail applications, plea negotiations, mitigations, and bind-overs.
Emma has a broad civil practice with particular emphasis on family law, personal injuries, and professional negligence. In the area of family law, she has experience in conducting matters in relation to divorce, ancillary relief, and child custody & care.
Emma has successfully acted for non-refoulement claimants at both first instance and on appeal.
She advises in ADR matters, and has acted as counsel and as mediator.
Emma has appeared in all levels of courts in Hong Kong, including in the Court of Final Appeal, and has also represented clients in the Medical Council and the Veterinary Disciplinary Board.
Details
Academic Qualifications
2008, PCLL, The University of Hong Kong
2007, BVC, Nottingham Law School, United Kingdom
2006, LLB (Honours), University of Durham, United Kingdom
Memberships & Accreditation
2009, CEDR Accredited Mediator
2010, HKMAAL Accredited Mediator
2014 to 2015, Young Barristers Committee, Secretary
2011 to 2013, Young Barristers Committee, Member
Teaching Positions
The University of Hong Kong, PCLL, Criminal Litigation (Tutor and Assessor)
The University of Hong Kong, PCLL, Criminal Advocacy (Tutor and Assessor)
The University of Hong Kong, PCLL, Mediation (Assessor)
Languages Spoken
English
Cantonese
Notable Cases
Nancy Ann Kissel v HKSAR (2010) 13 HKCFAR 27; [2010] 2 HKLRD 435
Appeared in Mrs. Kissel’s appeal of her conviction for the Hong Kong murder of her Merrill Lynch banker husband in 2003.
LKW v DD (2010) 13 HKCFAR 537; [2010] 6 HKC 528
Appeared in an appeal to the Court of Final Appeal, which determined Hong Kong’s approach to the division of matrimonial assets
HKSAR v Chan Pak Hoe, Pablo (2012) 15 HKCFAR 244
Appeared in an appeal to the Court of Final Appeal, which determined a magistrate’s power under s.104 to review a sentence while a review against conviction was pending.
Chan Mei Yiu, Paddy & Another v Secretary for Justice & Others HCAL 16-19 OF 2007
Appeared in judicial review proceedings, challenging the execution of mutual legal assistance search warrants in Hong Kong by Italian prosecutors.
HKSAR v Amina Mariam Bokhary HCMA 960/2010
Appeared in the High Court on an emergency bail application for the defendant.
Publications
Archbold Hong Kong
Contributing Editor (2011 – Present)
Hong Kong Cases
Contributing Editor (2015 – Present)
Hong Kong Personal Injury Service
Contributing Editor (2012 – 2014)
