Harrison Cheung

Year of call : HK (2010)

“Harrison has been ranked by Doyles Guide 2024 as a Recommended Junior Counsel for Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation.” –– Barristers-Hong Kong

“Very analytical and thorough.  He is able to deliver convincing arguments and spontaneous responses.”

With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, Harrison transitioned into a successful career as a barrister, specializing in construction-related litigation, arbitration, and mediation.

In addition to his expertise in these areas, Harrison adeptly handles commercial contractual disputes and a wide array of general legal matters. His legal acumen extends to criminal law, where he serves as counsel on fiat and defense counsel, demonstrating his comprehensive legal capabilities.

LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), The City University of Hong Kong
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Imperial College London
  • Master of Business Administration (General Management), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Master of Arbitration & Dispute Resolution, The City University of Hong Kong
  • Master of Practising Accounting, Monash University
  • Master of Applied Science (Engineering Geology), The University of New South Wales

Memberships:

  • Professional Assessment Assessor for the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2005, 2006, 2012

  • Panel Member of the Contractors Registration Committee of the Building Department, 2004 – 2008

  • Committee member of Committee on Construction Law of Hong Kong Bar Association

judicial/statutory body or other appointments:

  • Chairman of Appeal Tribunal (Buildings), 2015 – 2021

  • Committee Member of the Appeal Board (Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation), 2012 – 2018

  • Committee Member of the Appeal Board (Clubs (Safety of Premises)), 2012 – 2018

  • Committee Member of the Appeal Board (Bedspace Apartments), 2012 – 2018

Scholarship, prizes & honorable mentions

  • Leading Junior – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hong Kong Bar (Construction and Property) 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Recommended Barristers – Doyle’s Guide Hong Kong (Construction & Infrastructure Litigation) 2024, 2025

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

Cantonese (Native), English (Professional), Mandarin (Professional)

Construction/Building Related

  • Tsui Lai Wai v. The Incorporated Owners of Lok Ku House [2022] HKLdT 32

  • Hung Yip (HK) Engineering Co Ltd v. Kinli Civil Engineering Ltd [2021] 1 HKLRD 860

  • The Incorporated Owners of Tung Fat Building Block A v. Ng King Fong, DCCJ 4309/2015

  • Woon Lee (HK) Co Ltd v. Holyrood Ltd, HCCT 43/2010 and CACV 188/2010

  • Sino Channel Holdings Ltd v. Vast Faith Investment Ltd [2020] 2 HKLRD 1286

  • Ling Tsang Cho v. Tso Wing Yan [2018] HKCA 242 (Court of Appeal)

  • Evergreen (FIC) Ltd v. Golden Cup Industries Ltd t/a Super Star Group [2016] 5 HKLRD 636; HCCT 14/2015

  • Longest Profit (Hong Kong) Ltd v. Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) [2014] (Court of Appeal)

Commercial / Contract

Criminal

  • Sole Defence Counsel at a Jury Trial for Trafficking of Dangerous Drugs

  • HKSAR v. Cheah Hanson & Another [2020] HKCA 603 involving white collar crime

  • HKSAR v. Chan Yiu Fai And Others [2014] (Court of Appeal)

  • HKSAR v. Fong Kwok Shan Christine [2017] 20 HKCFAR 425 involving constitution law

Competition

Arbitration/ Mediation

  • Acted as Sole Arbitrator and published final awards for 5 cases relating to construction, decoration and building management issues

  • Acted as advocates for numerous arbitrations mainly relating to construction disputes involving termination, defective works, extension of time, delays, valuation of variation orders etc.

  • Acted as mediators for over 80 cases for a wide variety of disputes involving construction contract, final account measurement, repudiation, sub-contractor’s non-payment, delay, water leakage, building management, decoration, land matters, personal injury, E&M works, shareholders disputes, probate, sale of goods, professional negligence, family and divorce

Other Alternative Dispute Resolution & NEC Experience

  • Acted as Dispute Resolution Advisors for over 10 Government Contracts (contract sum ranging from $180 million to $ 5.02 billion) and 7 Housing Authority projects

  • Acted as NEC (New Engineering Contract) Specialist for 4 government projects

  • Acted as Partnering Facilitator for over 5 government projects

  • Seasoned Speaker on NEC3/4 and construction related topics/seminars with over 3000 participants from government departments and construction industry