Yuen Ming Chak, Wilson
袁銘澤

Wilson joined Chambers upon completion of his pupillage with Mr. Y.L. Cheung, Mr. Chris Ng, Mr. Erik Shum and Mr. Randy Shek. He obtained his B.A. (double-majoring in Political Science and International Development Studies) from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); M.A. (International Relations) from the University of Chicago (UChicago); Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) from the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

Wilson is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. He is developing a broad civil and criminal practice and accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work. He is capable of drafting, providing written submissions and conducting proceedings in both English and Chinese.

EDUCATION
PCLL, The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
M.A., The University of Chicago (UChicago)
Juris Doctor, The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Wah Yan College, Kowloon (WYK)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) (2020 – Present)

SELECTED CASES

Defamation

• HCA 192/2021 (led by Mr. Chris Ng) – acted for the Defendant in a 6-day defamation trial and the Court ultimately accepted the Defence’s case on both limbs of justification

Bankruptcy Petition

• HCB 8468/2025 (sole advocate) – acted for the Petitioner in a creditor’s bankruptcy petition based on a judgment debt and successfully obtained a bankruptcy order against the debtor on the first Monday hearing before the Bankruptcy Judge
• HCB 5486/2025 (sole advocate) – acted for the Petitioner in a creditor’s bankruptcy petition based on a judgment debt and successfully obtained a bankruptcy order against the debtor on the first Monday hearing before the Bankruptcy Judge

Criminal Appeals

• FAMC 48/2025; Reported in (2026) 29 HKCFAR 242 (led by Mr. Gordon Chan) – acted for the Applicant in the application for leave to appeal hearing before the Appeal Committee of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal – Failing to display “P” plate – Where should the “P” plate be displayed? – Leave to appeal on points of law of great and general importance, and substantial and grave injustice
• CACC 92/2024; Reported in [2026] 2 HKLRD 250 (led by Mr. Randy Shek and Ms. Yvonne Leung) – acted for the Applicant in the application for leave to appeal against sentence before the Court of Appeal

Winding-up Petitions

• HCCW 451/2026 (sole advocate) – appeared on behalf of the supporting creditor

APPOINTMENTS

Public and Statutory Appointments

• Member, The Panel of Film Censorship Advisers under the Film Censorship Ordinance (Cap. 392), HKSAR Government (since 2026)

Professional Appointments

• Committee Member, Standing Committee on Pro Bono, Hong Kong Bar Association (since 2026)

Academic Appointments

• Part-time Lecturer, Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts & Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (2026 – Present)
• Part-time Associate Lecturer, Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts & Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (2026 – Present)
• Part-time Assistant Lecturer, Vocational Training Council (2026 – Present)
• Part-time Research Assistant, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong (2025 – Present)
• Part-time Lecturer, Department of Law and Business, Faculty of Commerce, Hong Kong Shue Yan University (2025 – 2026)
• Part-time Research Assistant, Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2025)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• Volunteer Lawyer, Pro Bono HK (2025 – Present)
• Volunteer Lawyer, CLIX: Hong Kong’s Pro Bono Portal (2025 – Present)
• Volunteer Lawyer, Equal Justice Limited (2025 – Present)
• Volunteer lawyer, Pro Bono HK (Access to Justice Legal Clinic for Hong Kong Law at the Consulate General of Philippines) (2025 – 2026)
• Volunteer Lawyer, Free Legal Advice Scheme, Duty Lawyer Service (2024 – Present)
• Volunteer Lawyer, Free Legal Advice Scheme on HKU Campus (2024 – Present)
• Coach, Mock Trial Justice Education Project, SideBySide (formerly known as The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong) (2024 – Present)