About
Andrew Christopher Lau is a barrister at Denis Chang’s Chambers in Hong Kong, noted for his public law practice and involvement in high‑profile public law litigation. He also maintains a broad civil and commercial practice (including insolvency, trusts, land and probate) and a growing criminal practice, and teaches administrative law and media law at Hong Kong universities.
Practice areas
Public LawCommercial LitigationInsolvency & RestructuringTrusts & EstatesReal EstateProbateCriminal LawMedia & Entertainment
Office
Expertise
Public law (police conduct, electoral petitions, public access disputes)Commercial disputesInsolvency and winding‑up proceedingsEquity and trustsReal estate/property disputesProbate and estate litigationCriminal lawMedia law
Education
- PCLL (Distinction), Chinese University of Hong Kong (2017)
- Juris Doctor (Top 5%), Chinese University of Hong Kong (2016)
- Master of Journalism (Distinction), University of Hong Kong (2010)
- BSc (Radio/TV/Film and Economics), Northwestern University (2009)
- Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (2006)
- Diocesan Boys’ School (2004)
Admissions
- Hong Kong Bar Association
Languages
EnglishCantonesePutonghuaJapanese (conversational)