Practice Profile
Michael is developing a broad practice across civil and criminal cases, working as a barrister at Juliana Chow’s Chambers with an emphasis on market misconduct and SFC proceedings, family, probate, tax, white-collar crime and disciplinary hearings. Before qualifying as a barrister, he was the chief investment officer at a private multi-family office. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Forensic Accountant. He has a broad range of experience in investigating commercial and employee fraud, tracing assets in matrimonial proceedings, and financial statement fraud.
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EDUCATION
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Certified Public Accountant
– American Institute of CPAs |
2003 – Present |
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Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FAC)
– American College of Forensic Examiners |
2003 – Present |
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Certified Public Accountant
– Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
2015 |
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
2009 – 2011 |
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- Juris Doctor – GPA 3.5
- Postgraduate Certificate in Laws – GPA 3.43
- Dean’s Letter of Distinction
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2011 – 2012 |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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ESSOR ASSETS MANAGEMENT INC.
– Director of Investment |
2003 – 2014 |
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- Effectively oversee the implementation of innovative investment products fitting diverse client needs in order to double the initial seed investment in 3 years.
- Managed the comprehensive achievement of over 30% average return per annum for five straight years
- Negotiated favorable interest rates cutting the firm’s interest cost by more than 20%.
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LEUNG & COMPANY
– Senior Staff Accountant |
2002 – 2003 |
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- Executed the successful management and oversight of a team of staff accountants.
- Assisted the Partner in developing new business proposals, accounting system, corporate structure, business loan packages, and budgets for various clients.
- Performed Forensic/Audit/Tracing/Valuation works for various family, corporate and public company clients in Hong Kong, China, Canada and U.S.A.
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
- Staff Accountant
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2000 – 2002 |
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- Compiled, reviewed and audited various clients; awarded outstanding staff accountant within two months of employment.
- Developed good relationships with various clients and helped the Partners to secure additional business.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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- Director, Richmond Hill And Markham Chinese Business Association (RHMCBA)
- Member, RHMCBA Gala Organization Committee, Honorable Guest: Canada’s Prime Minister
- 2007, Cathay Lions Club Charity Ball Floor and Volunteer Manager
- Executive Team Member of “Sky Is The Limit”, Co-organized by RHMCBA and YMCA
- Advisor, Ontario Chinese Debate Association
- 1999, Best National Chinese Debater, Ontario Chinese Debate Association
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SFC RELATED MATTERS
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Court Marshall
The Honourable
Mr. Justice Michael John Hartmann
Pupil Master
Mr. Peter Duncan S.C. |
October 2015 ~ April 2016
February 2016 ~ March 2016 |
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Selected Cases
- Evergrande Real Estate Group Limited / Andrew Edward Left (Market Misconduct Tribunal) (Led by Mr. Peter Duncan S.C. as part of the extended pupillage)
- Warderly International Holdings Ltd. (Market Misconduct Tribunal) (Led by Mr. Peter Duncan S.C.)
- Advised on evidence and legal matters related to MMT Cases and Criminal Cases (Led by Ms. Juliana Chow)
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FAMILY/PROBATE
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Court Marshall
Her Honour Judge Sharon Melloy
Pupil Masters
Mr. Robert Pang S.C.
Mr. Enzo Chow |
March 2016 ~ April 2016
July 2015 ~ October 2015
April 2015 ~ July 2015 |
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Selected Cases
- L v. C - Urgent Non Molesting Order, Interim Custody, Care & Control, Interim Interim MPS, CDR, Legal Cost Contribution, Trial on Care and Control and AR
- L v. Y – Ancillary Relief Trial – Led by Mr. Robert Pang S.C.
- C v. L – Variation of maintenance
- W v. L – Ancillary Relief
- Advised on a number of matters in relation to interim maintenance, children custody, interim interim MPS, variation of maintenance, ancillary relief, Non-Molestation Order, asset tracing and applications under s.17 of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance, Cap. 192
- Advised on a number of matters in relation to probate
- Tax advice on probate disputes
Publication
Contributing author, Hong Kong Lawyer (March 2016) – Finally Charging Ahead: The Children Proceedings (Parental Responsibility) Bill |
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CRIMINAL
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Court Marshall
His Honour Judge Gary Lam
Pupil Master
Mr. Francis Cheng |
September 2016, March 2017
January 2015 ~ March 2015 |
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Selected Cases
- HKSAR v. Yeung Sheung Fung – High Court Bail
- HKSAR v. Yuen Lai Kuen – Mitigation
- Deviling Ms. Juliana Chow on HKSAR v. KWONK Sin-ki (Counsel On Fiat)
- Advised on evidence related to internal/employee fraud (led by Mr. Francis Cheng)
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CIVIL/COMPANY MATTERS
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Court Marshall
Senior Deputy Registrars,
High Court – Mr. Andy Ho
Pupil Master
Mr. Frederick Chan |
January 2016 ~ February 2016
October 2015 ~ January 2016 |
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Selected Cases
- Ho Yat Wah v. Chung Hang Him – Probate Matters (Led by Ms. Juliana Chow)
- Duncan Low v. SEC Industrial Battery Company Limited - Employee Dispute
- RBC Investment Service (Asia) Limited v. Zhang Lixin & Others – Interpleader
- Yuen Ching Mun Sophia v. Yeung Ching Yee Sylvia - Partition
- Peace Mark (Holding) Limited (In Liquidation) – Company Fraud Case (Led by Ms. Juliana Chow)
- Advised on a number of matters related to company fraud and shareholders dispute (Led by Ms. Juliana Chow)
- Advised on a number of matters related to employee – employer dispute
- Advised on a number of matters related to probate disputes
- Advised on Securities On Costs
- Advised on Shareholder Disputes
- Advised on Sex Orientation Matters in the working place
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PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
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Pupil Master
Mr. Enzo Chow |
April 2015 ~ July 2015 |
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Selected Cases
- Wong Tak Man Stephen & RSM Nelson Wheeler v The Registrar of the Hong Kong Institute of Certificated Public Accountants (CACV 233/2015) (Led by Mr. Peter Duncan S.C. as part of the extended pupillage
- Advised on various HKICPA disciplinary matters
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Language
Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
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