Barrister
Adrian S. L. Lai
Email
laisladrian1@gmail.com
Phone
2526 0068

Adrian S. L. Lai

Barrister

Profile

Adrian joined Chambers in 2026 upon completion of pupillage with Mr. Joe Chan, Mr. Kenneth Lee, Mr. Edwin Choy S.C. and Mr. Jonathan Kwan. During limited practice, he was led to represent an accused charged with trafficking in a dangerous drug in a jury trial. He also assisted in cases involving sexual offences, drug-related offences, fraud, money laundering, and corruption offences. On the civil side, he has experience in contract, nuisance, land, trusts, as well as regulatory and disciplinary matters.

Prior to joining Chambers, Adrian obtained his LLB and PCLL from the City University of Hong Kong. During his studies, he achieved the highest overall mark in law of evidence in his cohort and was awarded the subject prize. He was also placed on the Dean’s List.

Adrian is developing a broad criminal and civil practice and accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work. He is proficient in English, Cantonese and Putonghua.

 

Education

LLB, City University of Hong Kong (2024)

PCLL, City University of Hong Kong (2025)

 

Scholarship and prizes

Angel Daley Law of Evidence Prize (2024)

Dean’s List (2024)

 

Selected cases

HKSAR v Choi (HCCC 336/2024) – represented the accused for trafficking in a dangerous drug. Acquitted by jury unanimously. (with Mr. Joe Chan and Mr. Schweitzer Wong)

Areas of Expertise
General Crime
White Collar Crime
Serious Crime
Corruption
Commercial Fraud
General Civil
Land Law