Joseph specialises in litigation and dispute resolution with particular emphasis on construction. He was previously a Barrister until he became a Solicitor in 2001.

Joseph has extensive experience in all aspects of construction in both private and public sector work, advising developers, contractors and consultants.

Over the years of Joseph’s practice, he has been involved in various high profile projects including the Airport Core Project, the construction of the Tsing Ma Bridge and the "short piling" incident which attracted major media coverage at the time. He was involved in a recent high profile dispute regarding a development project in Mei Foo Sun Chuen. The dispute had been widely reported in the press and Joseph was quoted in newspapers and weekly magazines on a number of occasions. The case was also reported in law reports. Joseph also has experience in conducting CIETAC arbitrations. Joseph is also able to advise on partnering arrangements and NEC.

Joseph has been granted higher rights of audience in civil proceedings before the High Court and Court of Final Appeal and is one of only a small number of Solicitor Advocates in Hong Kong. He also sits as an arbitrator.

Education
LL.B (Hons), University of Central England

P.C.LL, University of Hong Kong

Seminars/ Presentation
Joseph speaks regularly at conferences on construction related topics. He is also a frequent speaker on NEC.

• England’s Court of Appeal Restates Principles Applicable to “Subject to Contract” Negotiations

  By Joseph Chung |February 2021

Additional ArticlesJoseph is a co-author of "Bullen and Leake and Jacob's Hong Kong Precedents of Pleadings"