Call: 2021
Calvin Law is a practising barrister, Hong Kong Mediation and Arbitration Centre accredited mediator, a chartered civil engineer, a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Structural Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the City University of Hong Kong, Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the University of Hong Kong.
Calvin completed his pupillage with Mr. Albert Luk, Mr. Gary Soo, Mr. James Wong and Mr. Solomon Lam. He develops a broad practice in civil matters including arbitration, construction, contract, tort, personal injury and land.
Calvin is dedicated to providing professional legal services in and outside Hong Kong. Apart from this, he delivers seminars on mediation and complaint handling skills for various government departments and institutes such as Hong Kong Police College, CLP Power, HK Electric, HSBC, Urban Renewal Authority and Lands Department. Recently, he was also invited by the Chartered Insurance Institute Hong Kong to deliver CPD courses for the Professional Insurance Brokers Association.
QUALIFICATIONS
Accredited General Mediator (Hong Kong Mediation and Arbitration Centre)
Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) (Institution of Civil Engineers)
Registered Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) (Hong Kong Institution of Engineers)
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
Fellow Member of Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (FHKIArb)
Professional Member of Hong Kong Mediation and Arbitration Centre (MHKMAAC)
Member of Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE)
Member of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (MHKIE)
SELECTED CASES
Advising counsel on the disputes of unauthorised building works matters (DCCJ 1452/2020)
Junior trial counsel for an owner suing the Incorporated Owners for interpretation of DMC and damages (LDBM 111/2018)
Advising counsel on the disputes of unauthorised building works matters (Peridot Court UBWs appeal)
Represent the Defendant for interlocutory matters for a case about adverse possession. (DCCJ 3463/2018)
Junior trial counsel for a contractor in claiming its subcontractor for abandoned of site. Value HK$15M (Arbitration)
Calvin was instructed to prepare and draft various court documents for setting down the case for trial. (HCCT 30/2020)
Advising counsel for an owner in defending a water seepage claim and appearing counsel at the court. (DCCJ 5890/2021)
Advising counsel for an incorporated owners of a residential building in defending a dispute arising out of a construction contract for building maintenance. (HKIAC-23171)
Advising counsel for a tenant rented a shop unit in defending a dispute arising out of the tenancy agreement and counterclaiming in relation to water seepage matters. The application is about discharging a warrant of distress. (DCDT 3782/2023)
Junior trial counsel for a main contractor in claiming loss and damages around HK$3M pursuant to a sub-contract and respective works (DCCJ 5239/2018)
Advising counsel for an owner in defending the Incorporated Owners suing for interpretation of DMC and damages. Calvin has advised on and obtained court directions on expert witnesses matters. (LDBM 122/2020)
Junior counsel for drafting the Defence and Counterclaim for a main contractor in defending sub-contractors claiming for about HK$10M. (HCA 784 & 1030/2023)