Year Of Call
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK (1996)
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Profile
David specializes in criminal law – with a focus on ‘White Collar Crime’ and regulatory matters. He represents clients in serious criminal cases, inter alia, complex fraud, murder, rape and drug trafficking including those involving the US Drug Enforcement Agency, transnational money laundering and extraditions. He advises clients on ICAC, Commercial Crimes Bureau, licensing and regulatory matters.
He has conducted over 1,000 criminal trials to date, representing many clients including doctors, legal practitioners, police officers, immigration officers, correctional services officials and officers of listed companies.
David was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1996 and has specialized in criminal law since its inception. Before joining the Bar, he was a Detective Senior Inspector with the Hong Kong Police Force from 1984 to 1996. During his tenure at the Police Force, he investigated and assisted in prosecuting cases involving, inter alia, commercial fraud, syndicated loan sharking, drug trafficking, triads, and other organized crimes.
Notable Cases
Appointments, Achievements and Awards
Hon Secretary – Nav Bharat Sports Club (1998 – 2020)
President – Nav Bharat Sports Club (2020 – present)
Committee Member – Young Barristers Association (1998 – 1999)
Committee Member – Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple Redevelopment Board (2005 – present)
Committee Member – Hong Kong Government Home Affairs Bureau – Race Relations Unit (2005 – 2011)
Appeal panel – Hong Kong Government Housing Board (2011 – 2017)
Appointed Speaker on money laundering – The Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (2009 – 2012)
Represented Hong Kong – Junior World Cup Hockey Qualifiers Tournament (1980)
Represented Hong Kong at the Asian Games Hockey Tournaments – Delhi (1982), Seoul (1986) and Beijing (1990)
Manager – Hong Kong Hockey Team at the Bangkok Asian Games (1998)