Ernest C Y Ng
Call 2013 (Hong Kong)
LANGUAGES
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
CONTACT
T: +852 2840 1130
E: ernest.ng@parksidechambers.com.hk
Secretary: Ms. Joyce Kwan
E: joyce.kwan@parksidechambers.com.hk
Ernest, a Bar Scholar (2012), has a focused practice on civil, public law and regulatory matters. He has appeared in all levels of Courts in Hong Kong and in administrative tribunals including the Inland Revenue Board of Review and the Market Misconduct Tribunal.
On his civil practice, Ernest has experience in advising and appearing in cases concerning commercial and company disputes, land disputes (particularly adverse possession matters) and personal injury litigation.
His has particular experience advising and appearing in judicial review in areas involving constitutional questions, human rights, town planning, environment, police power, regulatory and disciplinary matters. He also advises on public international law matters.
Prior to joining the Bar, Ernest read social sciences and law at the University Hong Kong with emphasis on international relations and public international law. He received his Master of Laws (International Law) with Class I Honours from the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Prof. James Crawford S.C. on the strength of his study in international constitutional law.
Ernest worked as an intern at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague with HH Judge Liu and assisted in several landmark decisions during that period.
Practice Areas
Administrative and Public Law
Commercial Law
Compliance, Securities and Banking
Equity and Trusts
Public International Law
Private International Law
Land Law
Personal Injuries
Education
2012
LL.M. (International Law) (1st Cl.),
University of Cambridge
2011
P.C.LL.,
University of Hong Kong
2009
LL.B.,
University of Hong Kong
2007
B.Soc.Sc (Gov’t & Laws) (1st Cl.),
University of Hong Kong
Appointments
- Hong Kong Bar Association, Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Committee (2012 – Present)
- Hong Kong Bar Association, International Laws Committee (2016 – Present)
- Hong Kong Bar Association, Young Barristers Committee (2012 – 2017)
- Hong Kong Bar Association, Executive Council (2013 – 2015)
Academic Appointments
- University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law, Lecturer (Public International Law) (2015-Present); Administrative Law (2018-Present)
- University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law, Tutor (Administrative Law) (2015-2016); Constitutional Law (2018-Present)
- University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law, Tutor (International Humanitarian Law Moot) (2014-Present)
- Bar Scholarship (2012)
- Charles Ching Scholarship (2012)
- Elizabeth Mabel Burnett Prize, Hughes Hall College, University of Cambridge (2012)
- Sir Richard May Trust Fund (2010)
Hong Kong Civil Procedure (original author of the commentaries to the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1) (2016 – Present)
Reported
- Securities and Futures Commission v Cheng Chak Ngok [2018] 4 HKLRD 612 (led by Mr. Paul Lam SC and with Mr. Bernard Mak (Court of Appeal); with Mr. Bernard Mak (Market Misconduct Tribunal (Report dated 23 May 2017)) – Burden of proof in an inquisitorial tribunal; Insider dealing in the shares of a listed company in Hong Kong
- Case No. D4/17 (2018-19) IRBRD 96 (Inland Revenue Board of Review) – Reference to third party statements after the assessment & whether assessment excessive by reason of an ‘omission’ under s.70A of the Inland Revenue Ordinance
- Chan Lap Kit v Yushun Technology Ltd [2018] 1 HKLRD 192 (Court of Appeal); [2018] 3 HKC 346 (District Court) – Tracing enquiry into multi-currency account & jurisdiction of Court of Appeal in limited leave to appeal situation
- Deng Suet Yan v Housing Authority [2017] 4 HKLRD 73 – Tameside duty / reasonableness of decision of the Housing (Appeal) Panel.
- Kwok Cheuk Kin v Commissioner of Police & Another [2017] 6 HKC 93 ‘Public meeting’ under the Public Order Ordinance; locus stand of the applicant
- Securities and Futures Commission v CL Management Services & Another (2016) 19 HKCFAR 611 (Court of Final Appeal) (led by Mr. Russel Coleman SC, Mr. Graham Harris SC and with Mr. Bernard Mak); [2018] 3 HKC 327 & [2018] 3 HKC 336 (High Court) (led by Mr. Clive Grossman SC, and with Mr. Bernard Mak) – ‘holding out’ offence under s. 114 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance
- Re Lucky Resources (HK) Ltd [2016] 4 HKLRD 301 – whether presentation of winding up petition constitute enforcement of an arbitration award
- Re a Barrister (159/14) [2015] 2 HKLRD 150 (led by Mr. Philip Dykes SC) – flagrant incompetence of counsel; scope of counsel immunity
- A v Securities and Futures Commission [2015] 1 HKLRD 47 (with Mr. Tony Li) – privileges against self-incrimination – parallel proceedings (Criminal and the Takeovers Panel)
- ST v Betty Kwan [2014] 4 HKLRD 277 (led by Mr. Nigel Kat SC) – oral hearings in the adjudication of torture claims
- Cham Kam Ching John Barry v Commissioner of Police [2014] 4 HKLRD 263 (with Mr. Keith Oderberg) – search warrants against firm of solicitors; Legal Professional Privilege
- Re Mably [2013] 3 HKLRD 738 (Court of Appeal) (led by Mr. Michael Blanchflower SC) & [2014] 1 HKLRD 627 (High Court) (led by Mr. Paul Shieh SC and with Mr. Frederick Chan) – ad hoc admission of overseas junior counsel for the trial of HKSAR v Rafael Hui & Others HCCC 98/2013
Unreported
Public Law and Regulatory Matters
- Leung Chung Hang, Sixtus v President of Legislative Council [2018] HKCFI 2567; HCAL 1160, 1164, 1165, 1171 & 1178/2018 (led by Mr. Philip Dykes SC and with Mr. Anson Wong and Mr. Geoffrey Yeung) – Constitutionality of the Co-Location Arrangement at the West Kowloon Station for the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
- Cheung Yuen Ni v Chief Executive in Council HCAL 177/2015 (leave granted after oral hearing) – Roadwork concerning the Castle Peak Road; Environmental assessment under the Road (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance
- Mo Kwan Tai v The Council of the University of Hong Kong HCAL 17/2017 (leave granted on paper) – Right to participate in public affairs; Tameside duty of the Council of the University of Hong Kong
- Kwok Cheuk Kin v Leung Chun Ying [2017] HKCFI 796; HCAL 201/2016 – Inadvertent non-compliance with the Oaths and Declarations Ordinance; extension of time
- Ho Loy & Another v Director of Environmental Protection [2016] HKCFI 2171; HCAL 21/2015 (led by Mr. Nigel Kat SC) – Environmental Impact Assessment of the Third Runway of the Hong Kong International Airport
- Leung Lai Kwok Yvonne v Chief Secretary for Administration [2015] HKCFI 929; HCAL 31/2015 (led by Mr. Anson Wong SC and with Mr. Martin Kok) – Consultation on the selection of Chief Executive; interpretation of the “831” NPCSC Decision
- Chan Kam Chuen & Others v Director of Lands [2015] HKCFI 363; HCAL 145/2014 (with Mr. Hectar Pun) – Liantong / Heung Yuen Wai BCP; extension of time.
Civil; Commercial and Land
- B.R. CAT International Co. Ltd v Hong Kong Proof Import and Export Trading Co Ltd & Others [2017] HKCFI 1691; HCA 1023/2014 – Trial on recovery of assets lost as a result of cyber fraud; defence of bona fide purchaser for value without notice.
- Zhang Yuzhen v Yang Yuexiang & Others [2015] HKCFI 1650; HCA 157/2015 (led by Mr. Ronny Tong SC) – Derivative action by nominee shareholder
- Kwong Wai Hsien and Fund Lai Sheung v Incorporated Owners of Tai Wai Glamour Garden [2018] HKCFI 1887; HCA 1442/2013 – Interpretation of DMC; Trial on breach of fiduciary duties of an owners’ incorporation
- Carrie Woo v Lui Mo Dock [2018] HKDC 977; DCCJ 4/2015 – Trial on neighbourhood dispute based on negligence, Ryland v Fletcher and nuisance as a result of Typhoon Vincente
- Chiu Suet Ying; Lau Sang; Ho Man Yuen v The Incorporated Owners of Kiu Yu and Kiu Fat Mansion [2018] HKDC 698, 699, 700; DCCJ 5071/2014; DCCJ 4735/2014; DCCJ 2116/2015 – Trial on adverse possession of urban land (heard sequentially)
- U Po Chu v Tsang Pui Ling & others DCMP 467/2013; HCMP 2795/2016 – Trial on adverse possession of urban land
- Chan Wing Go v Incorporated Owners of Wing Hong Factory Building [2015] HKDC 529; DCCJ 1736/2015 – adverse possession of common parts via tenant
