
Alan C.L. To
杜 卓 倫 大 律 師
Call: 2017
Tel: 2155 9343
Fax: 2155 9323
E-mail: alanto@eschambers.com.hk
Secretary: Ms Tracy Ho
Education
2011 BSc (Psychology and Philosophy), University of Bristol
2015 J.D. City University of Hong Kong
2016 P.C.LL. City University of Hong Kong
Qualifications
2018 HKMAAL Accredited General Mediator
2024 HKMAAL Accredited Family Mediator
Appointments
Deputy Magistrate (2025)
School Management Committee Member of Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (2022- 2026)
Scholarships and Awards
Bristol International Recruitment Scholarship
Overview
Alan maintains a broad and versatile practice spanning criminal defense, white-collar crime, alternative dispute resolution, and a wide spectrum of civil matters. His clients rely on Alan for his meticulous preparation, dedicated courtroom advocacy, and pragmatic, commercially viable advice. Regularly appearing both as a sole advocate and as a led junior, he believes that the backbone of successful litigation lies in combining rigorous legal analysis with an empathetic understanding of the client’s position.
Equally adept at mastering voluminous documentation and sifting through complex factual matrices, Alan routinely handles document-heavy, multi-faceted cases that demand acute attention to detail. With a deep, practical understanding of trial dynamics and judicial expectations, Alan brings a refined analytical edge and highly effective advocacy to his contentious practice.
Furthermore, as an HKMAAL Accredited General and Family Mediator, Alan utilizes a resolution-oriented mindset to help clients navigate complex legal and emotional landscapes, consistently seeking strategic out-of-court settlements where commercially advantageous.
杜卓倫大律師執業範圍廣泛且多元化,涵蓋刑事辯護、白領罪行、另類排解程序(ADR)以及各類民事訴訟。他的客戶倚重他一絲不苟的準備、專注而有效的庭審表現,以及務實、具商業可行性的法律建議。經常以獨任或受帶領大律師身分出庭,他深信,成功訴訟的核心在於嚴謹的法律分析與對客戶處境的同理理解。
杜大律師同樣擅長處理大量文件及複雜事實背景的案件,並能精確梳理複雜的案情脈絡,他經常處理文件繁重、議題多面向的爭議,對細節保持高度敏感。憑藉對審訊節奏及司法期望的深刻實務理解,杜大律師在爭議性案件中展現出敏銳的分析能力和交效的辯護技巧。
此外,作為香港調解資歷評審協會(HKMAAL)認可的通用及家庭調解員,杜大律師善用以「解決為本」的思維協助客戶穿越複雜的法律與情緒局面,並在符合商業效益的前提下,積極尋求策略性的庭外和解方案。
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense & Regulatory Matters
Alan maintains an active criminal practice, regularly handles matters spanning general criminal offenses and white-collar crime. He is frequently instructed in cases involving commercial fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to defraud, including acting as junior counsel in high-profile trials involving major international financial institutions. In addition to trial advocacy, his criminal practice encompasses handling appeals in the High Court—with experience in quashing convictions—and acting as Counsel-on-Fiat for the HKSAR, providing him with a well-rounded perspective on criminal proceedings
杜大律師的刑事實務經驗十分活躍,經常處理涵蓋一般刑事罪行及白領犯罪的案件。他常獲委託處理涉及商業詐騙,賄賂及串謀詐騙的案件,並曾在涉及大型跨國金融機構的高知名度審訊中擔任出庭大律師。除了審訊辯護外,他的刑事實務亦涵蓋在高等法院處理上訴案件,並具備推翻定罪的經驗,以及擔任律政司外判大律師,使他在刑事訴訟的不同層面均具備全面而均衡的視野。
Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
As an active HKMAAL Accredited General and Family Mediator, Alan brings a wealth of hands-on experience to resolving general commercial, personal injury, probate, and family disputes out of court. He is trusted within the ADR community, serving as a panel mediator for the Hong Kong Mediation Centre, Integrated Mediation Office, the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, and the Building Management Mediation Coordinator’s Office. Fully proficient in conducting mediations in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, he brings a sophisticated and pragmatic approach to resolving complex multi-party and cross-border disputes.
作為一名活躍的 HKMAAL 認可一般及家事調解員,杜大律師在庭外解決商業糾紛、人身傷害、遺產承辦及家事爭議方面具備豐富的實務經驗。他深受調解及替代性爭議解決界別信任,現為香港調解中心、綜合調解辦公室、香港家庭福利會,以及建築物管理調解統籌主任辦事處的名冊調解員。杜大律師能以英語、廣東話及普通話熟練地進行調解,為處理複雜的多方或跨境爭議提供精明而務實的解決方案。
Civil & Commercial Litigation
Alongside his criminal and mediation practices, Alan is regularly instructed in a diverse range of civil and commercial matters. His practice covers but not limited to contractual disputes, conveyancing disputes, company matters. He also handles property and landownership claims, probate matters, and personal injury litigation spanning from the District Court to the Court of Appeal, providing clients with a reliable and commercially sensible resource for general civil instructions.
除了刑事及調解工作外,杜大律師亦經常獲委託處理多元的民事及商業案件。他的執業範疇涵蓋但不限於合約糾紛、物業轉易爭議、公司事宜。他亦處理地權及物業申索、遺囑認證及人身傷害訴訟,出庭經驗遍及區域法院至終審法院/高等法院上訴法庭,為客戶在處理一般民事指示時,提供可靠且切合商業效益的法律支援。
Selected Cases
HKSAR v Leung Kar-cheung, Catherine (DCCC 504/2019)
Successfully defended the Managing Director of JPMorgan Securities (Asia-Pacific) Ltd against bribery charges under the ICAC ‘Sons & Daughters’ program investigation relating to IPO hiring practices (led by Mr. Joseph Tse S.C.).
成功為摩根大通證券(亞太)有限公司的前董事總經理進行辯護,使其在涉及「聘用客戶子女以獲取首次公開招股(IPO)承銷權」的行賄罪名中獲判無罪。 (由謝華淵,若瑟資深大律師領導)
HKSAR v Eastrip Travel Company Limited (HCMA 145/2019)
Successfully represented an appellant on appeal, quashing a conviction under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. (with Mr. Joseph Lee)
於高等法院成功代表上訴人提出上訴,獲法庭推翻其涉嫌違反《商品說明條例》的定罪。(協同李祖詒大律師)
HKSAR v Lui Chung Yan Grace (STCC 3642/2019)
Successfully defended a public hospital doctor acquitted of accepting an advantage in relation to a wristwatch gifted by a former patient following life-saving treatment. (led by Mr. Joseph Tse S.C.).
成功為一名公立醫院醫生進行辯護,使其於獲救治病人贈送手錶作謝禮而被控接受利益的案件中獲判無罪。 (由謝華淵,若瑟資深大律師領導)
HKSAR v Chung Wai Ting (HCMA 450 of 2024)
Successfully quashed on appeal the conviction of a defendant charged with criminal intimidation against staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
成功為被告人提出上訴,推翻其被指恐嚇康樂及文化事務署職員的刑事恐嚇定罪。
HKSAR v WONG Shun Kan (ESCC 1439/2024)
Successfully defended the accused who was charged for endangering the safety of others over allegations that he crashed his boat into a barge with highspeed causing injury to others.
成功為被告人進行辯護,使其於被指高速駕艇撞向駁船並致他人受傷、被控危害他人安全罪的案件中獲判無罪。
HKSAR v Yim Sze-sum and Others (DCCC 630/2017)
Successfully defended the 2nd and 3rd defendants who were charged for conspiracy to defraud relating to a tendering exercise conducted by Hong Kong Jockey Club. (Led by Mr. Joseph Tse S.C.)
成功為第二及第三被告人進行辯護,使其於涉及香港賽馬會招標程序的串謀詐騙罪名中獲判無罪。(由謝華淵,若瑟資深大律師領導)
劉祖榮 對 陳淑惠 (CACV 288/2023)
Successfully opposed an appeal in the Court of Appeal regarding land ownership claims.
於高等法院上訴法庭成功代表答辯人提出反對,獲法庭裁定維持有關土地所有權申索的原判,駁回上訴人提出的上訴。
E-Li Feng Leather Co. Ltd. v Maytron International Ltd. (HCA 1175/2021)
Obtained summary judgment in a commercial contract dispute involving complex conflict-of-law arguments.
成功於一宗涉及法律衝突論點的商業合約糾紛中取得簡易判決。
