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Lincoln Cheung

Barrister-at-law

Call: 2010 (HK)

FCIArb - Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
Greater Bay Area (GBA) Panel Mediator (2024)
CEDR Accredited Mediator/ HKMAAL Accredited General Mediator 

T: (+852) 2155 3880
E: lcheung@virtuschambers.com

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Lincoln’s practice focuses on litigation and advisory work across a range of civil matters, with a particular emphasis on commercial disputes, banking and finance, personal injuries and disputes over ownership of land and family property. He is also experienced in liquidation proceedings and company matters, including representing clients in winding-up proceedings and shareholder disputes. Lincoln is regularly instructed to appear in court and has appeared at all levels, from Appeal Boards and Tribunals to the Court of Final Appeal. Beyond court proceedings, he has been involved in arbitrations and enforcement of arbitral awards. Additionally, Lincoln has advised various companies on IPO and listing matters in HK (Main Board & GEM) as well as in overseas capital markets.

 

Before being called to the Bar, Lincoln gained experience working at various financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC and the Bank of China (HK) since 2001. He served as a Legal Trainee (Barrister) at the Department of Justice (DoJ) and, upon the completion of pupillages with Mr. Peter Duncan SC and Mr. Victor Dawes SC, Lincoln commenced practice in 2010. In 2024, Lincoln founded Virtus Chambers and assumed the role of Head of Chambers.

Education

  • 2009: PCLL, City University of Hong Kong

  • 2007: LLM in International Economic Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Dean’s List, Scholarship for Academic Excellence & 1st in Principles of IP Law)

  • 2006: LLB, University of London (External/International Programme)

  • 2003: MSc in Financial Management, University of London (External/International Programme)

  • 2001: BSocSc in Economics, Finance & Sociology, University of Hong Kong

  • 1998: Diocesan Boys’ School

Appointments

  • Member, Appeal Panel (Housing), Housing Ordinance (Cap.283)(2025-2027)

  • Chairman, Appeal Tribunal Panel, s.45 Building Ordinance (Cap.123) (2018-2025)

  • Member, Standing Committee on Bar Insurance, HK Bar Association (2016-2023)

  • Member, Standing Committee on Professional Development, HK Bar Association (2016-2017)

Qualifications

  • Call (Barrister-at-Law): 2010 (HK)

  • FCIArb - Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)

  • Greater Bay Area (GBA) Panel Mediator (2024)

  • CEDR Accredited Mediator/ HKMAAL Accredited General Mediator

Selected Cases


Company/Commercial/ Banking & Finance

  • Credit One Finance Ltd v Lok Pak Fung [2025] HKCFI 270 (Mortgagee Action – Subrogation)

  • Re an Application for Money Lenders Licence ESMP 3712/2024 (MLO – Court’s Jurisdiction)

  • Bank of Communications (HK) v China Fortune Enterprises & Ors. [2024] HKDC 2015 (Guarantee)

  • Minmetals Inc. v Yu Wing Keung Dicky [2023] HKCFI 3224 (Settlement Deed/Deed of Guarantee)

  • ICBC International Wealth Investment Ltd v Rollcash Investments Ltd [2023] HKCFI 2585 (Contract)

  • Tsang Tse To v Sun Bon International Logistic Ltd & Anor [2023] HKCFI 740 (Unjust Enrichment Claim)

  • Vinson Finance Ltd v Chu Qingzhu & Anor [2022] HKCFI 449 (MLO - Money Lender Defence)

  • Wong Keaven Ka Hay t/a Hoi Shing Seafood Co. v Central International (HK) Ltd [2021] HKDC 715

  • 周軍英 v 樊少皇 & Anor [2018] HKCFI 2837(Dishonoured Cheque)

  • Yanfull Investment v Datuk Ooi Kee Liang (2017) 20 HKCFAR 493 (Injunction - Cross-Undertaking)

  • Bruno Arboit v Koo Siu Ying [2016] 3 HKLRD 154 (Civil Contempt – led by Adrian Huggins QC, SC, Peter Duncan SC & Richard Khaw SC)

  • Zhang Yuzhen v Yang Yuexiang HCA 157/2015 (Derivative Action)

  • Guo Shun Kai v Wing Shing Chemical Co Ltd HCCT 35/2012 (Enforcement of Arbitral Award)

  • H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB v H&M GMBH HCA1946/2008 (Passing-off)
     

Insolvency/ Liquidation/ Winding-Up

  • Re Chui Tak Keung Duncan [2024] HKCA 948 (Revocation of IVA- Bankruptcy – Court of Appeal)

  • Re Chui Tak Keung Duncan [2023] 1 HKC 86 (S.20J Bankruptcy Ordinance – Revocation of IVA)

  • Re Sunni International Ltd (In Liquidation) [2021] 1 HKLRD 841 (Liquidation – led by John Scott SC)

  • Re Health Links Development Ltd [2018] HKCFI 1703 (Winding Up/Trust –Unfair Prejudice)

  • Re Man Lung Textiles Ltd [2018] HKCA 521 (Winding Up) Re Ling Fung Coach and School Service CACV64/2015 (Winding Up/Trust – Unfair Prejudice)

  • Re Ling Fung Coach and School Service CACV64/2015 (Winding Up/Trust – Unfair Prejudice)

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Family/Family Dispute

  • Chau Pui Ngai v Chau Pui Fung [2022] HKCFI 433 (Civil Contempt)

  • WKM v FKL FCMC 8828/2020 (Matrimonial – Financial Provisions)

  • QMY v GSS [2020] HKFC 161 (Trial – Financial Provisions – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance)

  • QMY v GSS (2017) 20 HKCFAR 303 (Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – led by Mr. Kenny Lin)

  • WMT v RMD FCMC 11727/2012 (Matrimonial – Maintenance Pending Suit) 

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Personal Injuries/ Employees’ Compensation/ Medical Negligence

  • Cheung Hay Shing v Dr. Pang Ka Hung Peter & Anor [2022] HKCFI 3330 (Medical Negligence)

  • Lam Ka Wah v Fan Kin Shing [2022] HKDC 298 (Trial on Liability & Quantum – Traffic Accident)

  • Wong Tsz Hang v ICBC (Asia) Ltd [2022] HKDC 664 (Employee Compensation)

  • Ma Ching Wang (Minor) v Choy Yee Lim & Anor [2021] 4 HKLRD 219 (Minor’s Settlement O.80r.11)

  • Liu Weiguang v Li Keng Ko & Anor [2019] HKDC 1745 (Trial – Assessment of Damages)

  • Lau Siu Ming v Hung Fat Cleaning Transportation Co Ltd DCPI 377/2015 (Disapply Limitation Period)

  • Ng Chi Wai v Hoi Fu Engineering Co DCPI 1963/2012 (Striking Out on the Ground of Settlement)

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Probate/ Land/ Tenancy Dispute

  • Lau Po Sheung v Lo Yuen Ching Cindy [2023] HKCFI 1850 (Revocation of Grant/Pronounced Will)

  • Lai Chi Keung v Ho Siu Fong [2020] HKCFI 1309 (Grant of Letter of Administration re Marriage)

  • Cedric Hervey Ong v Wong Suk Lin & Ors [2018] HKCFI 2040 (Adverse Possession)

  • Zhang Xinqiang v Cheung Shui Cheung HCAP 8/2013 (Probate/Revocation of Grant – Ownership)

  • Chan Ka Hay & Ors v Sino Favour Development Ltd HCA 2457/2008 (Repossession of Land)

  • Bright Success Properties Ltd v Dias HCMP 1944/2014 (Repossession of Land)

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Tax

  • Wise Pearl Ltd v The Commissioner of Inland Revenue [2024] HKCFI 439 (DIPN21 – Acted for IRD)

  • Re Salary Tax Appeal – Case D18/22 (Cross-border dual employment recognition – Acted for IRD)

  • Re a Company Profit Tax Appeal – Case No. D11/14 (Profit Tax Appeal – Acted for Taxpayer)

  • Re a Company Profit Tax Appeal – Case No. D21/14 (Profit Tax Appeal – Acted for Taxpayer)

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Public Law/ Election Law

  • Rainbow Credit Union v Registrar of Credit Union [2024] HKDC 1035 (Credit Union Appeal s.62 CUO)

  • David Ho v SJ [2022] 2 HKLRD 76 (Constitutional – Election – Relief Application)

  • Leung Wai Kuen Edward v SJ HCMP 1321/2012 (Constitutional – Election – Relief Application)

  • Wong Tak Chuen Joe v Wong Tat Tung HCAL 6/2012 (Constitutional – Election Petition)

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International Arbitration

  • Arbitration of a contractual dispute concerning shares transfer and land use rights in PRC between a HK listed company group and a company holding WOFE. (HK governing law, HKIAC Rules)

  • Arbitration of a contractual dispute between a PRC state-owned logistics group and a US reseller of flooring products. (HK governing law, HKIAC Rules)

  • Arbitration of a contractual dispute between a PRC private company and a Hong Kong iron ore trading company. (HK governing law, HKIAC Rules)

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Mediation Experience

  • Lincoln has been instructed as mediator and handled various types of disputes, such as land, banking and finance, contract, commercial, company, property and personal injuries. He has been accredited as one of the first 146 GBA Mediators (粤港澳大湾区调解员) across the border since 2024.

Publications

  • 2021: Contributing Editor, Butterworth HK Copyright Law Handbook (5th Ed.) (LexisNexis)

  • 2021: Contributing Editor, Halsbury’s Laws of HK 2nd Ed. (Vol.23) – Election Law

  • 2017: Editor, Practical Guidance – Know-how & Trade Secrets HK (LexisNexis)

  • 2017: Contributing Editor, Butterworth HK Copyright Law Handbook (4th Ed.) (LexisNexis)

  • 2014: Contributing Editor, Halsbury’s Laws of HK 2nd Ed. (Vol.33) – Intellectual Property

Languages

  • English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

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