About Warren
Warren is a dual-qualified barrister and registered architect. His practice covers most areas of civil work, with specialisation in construction law, commercial disputes, building matters and international arbitration.
Graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Master of Laws focusing on conflict of laws and arbitration, he represented the school in the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and received the Pieter Sanders Award for best memorandum.
Warren is a recipient of the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong Scholarship, and he served pupillage with Ms Amanda Li, Mr Calvin Cheuk, Mr Simon Wong, Mr Benny Lo, Mr Jeffrey Tam and Mr Solomon Lam.
Prior to entering the Bar, Warren gained broad knowledge and experience from the construction sector. After completing a Master of Architecture on a scholarship at the University of Manchester, Warren worked in different international architecture firms. He designed and administered large-scale building projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Middle East. This allows him to comfortably understand complicated technical subject matters, deal with regional practices, and handle expert witnesses.
Furthermore, Warren is well versed in common standard forms of building contracts in Hong Kong. He is the youngest member appointed to the Joint Dispute Resolution Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects and the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors handling related matters. He was also a director of the charitable Joint Mediation Helpline Office.
Warren accepts instructions in respect of building and construction claims, civil and commercial disputes, land and property, competition law, professional negligence, international arbitration, judicial review, disciplinary proceedings, and departmental summons (building and industrial).
As interest, Warren is keen on the study of public international law and counter-terrorism law, and he welcomes briefs in these regards.
Warren is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, with work proficiency in Taishanese.
Appointment
- Chairman, Contract & Dispute Resolution Committee, Hong Kong Institute of Architects: 2022
- Director, Joint Mediation Helpline Office: 2021-2022
- Joint Dispute Resolution Committee, Hong Kong Institute of Architects and Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors: 2021-2022
- Committee on Registered Specialist Trade Contractors Scheme, Construction Industry Council: 2022-2024
- Board of Practices, Hong Kong Institute of Architects: 2021-2022
- Task Force on Mediation and Legal Services, Hong Kong Institute of Architects: 2020
- Young Members Committee, Hong Kong Institute of Architects: 2020
Selected Cases
- Chan Yee Tak Rachel & anor v DSM Interior Design Limited [2023] HKCFI 311 – Appeared as sole advocate on behalf of the successful land owners in their HK$9M+ claim against a building contractor
- Ko Pui Yee & ors v Jones Lang Lasalle Management Services Ltd [2023] 2 HKLRD 1382 – Led by Mr Simon Wong appearing on behalf of the successful appellant in a Small Claims Tribunal Appeal application concerning a car park flooded during typhoon signal no. 10
- 孫名林 對 劉開展 [2023] HKCFI 2739 – Appeared as sole advocate on behalf of the defendant in a dispute concerning an electrical engineering product
- WKS 5678/2022 – Appeared as sole advocate on behalf of the successful subcontractor in securing acquittal of industrial summons in respect of Cap. 59 Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance offences
- Xiao Yueqiong v The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd & anor [2023] HKDC 1535 – Acted for a fraud victim in obtaining Norwich Pharmacal relief against 2 banks
- Sim Chang Min v CMB Wing Lung Bank Ltd & ors [2023] HKDC 1536 – Acted for a victim of telephone fraud in obtaining Norwich Pharmacal relief against 3 banks
Professional Qualifications
- Registered Architect, HKIA: 2017
- Chartered Architect, RIBA: 2016
Scholarships and Prizes
- Society of Construction Law Hong Kong Scholarship: 2020
- Pieter Sanders Award, Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot: 2020
- Honorable Mention (Oralist) in Hong Kong Round, Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition: 2019
- Outstanding Performance in Mooting Competitions Award: 2018
- Second Best Memorials in Asia-Pacific Regional Final, Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition: 2018
- Vice-Chancellor Merit Award Scholarship: 2012
Education
- LL.M., London School of Economics and Political Science: 2020
- P.C.LL., City University of Hong Kong: 2019
- J.D., City University of Hong Kong: 2018
- Master of Architecture, University of Manchester: 2014
- Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, University of Hong Kong: 2011