Ronald Pang
彭籽峰大律師
Barrister | Mediator | Arbitrator | FCIArb | LLM
Call Year: 2016 (HK)
Ronald's practice is focused in the field of private client disputes and specializes in matters involving probate, trust and estate administration.
As an expert in litigation involving matters of inheritance and succession, he has acted for professional administrators, executors, beneficiaries and creditors in both contentious and non-contentious matters. He has been involved dealing with grants de bonis non, grants ad colligenda bona, removal of executors/administrators, matters involving maladministration, Beddoe applications, Benjamin orders, caveat proceedings, applications under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Ordinance (Cap. 418). He is also uniquely familiar with urgent applications for interim relief involving estates and assets.
Ronald's practice is versatile having experience in a full spectrum of matters under the ambit of chancery covers the areas of commercial, insolvency, construction, land and easements and arbitration.
Ronald has been ranked on various legal directories and received recognition through various prizes and awards, including the Lexology Client Choice Award in 2024 and 2025 in Private Client, Hong Kong category and the LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 award in both the Greater China and Asia lists.
He is also ranked on various directories including "Doyles Guide", "Legal500", "Lexology Index" (formerly Who's Who Legal).
He is also a committee member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) and was the previous Chairperson of its Young Members Group.
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Testimonials
''Ronald possess a profound understanding across various domains. His ability to dissect complex issues and provide innovative solutions is unparalleled''
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2025)
Commercial Disputes & Family and Private Client
''Ronald is very efficient and responsible. His adovacy is succint and persuasive. He is always well prepared for hearings. His written submissions are well structured''
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2025)
''Ronald is highly regarded for his deep knowledge and extensive experience advising clients on probate and estate matters''
Lexology Index (former Who's Who Legal) - Jurisdiction Reports 2025
Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR & Macao SAR - Private Client
"Ronald is detail-oriented and quick on his feet allowing him to deal with difficult questions from the bench or unforseen changed druing trial"
"Ronald is a strong team player who is able to offer practical solutions. He also possesses a wide breath of legal knowledge in particular in the legal areas that relate to probate, estate administration and similar matters."
Lexology Index (former Who's Who Legal) - Practice Area Reports 2025
Client Choice & Private Client
''Ronald has shown his ability to express himself in plain and simple language, enabling both the court and the clients to easily understand the issues of a case, and he is always prepared to think outside the box to deal with the special needs of the clients.''
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2024)
'‘Ronald demonstrates his exceptional advocacy skills all the time, and his deep knowledge and understanding of law are evident as he skilfully articulates complex legal arguments with clarity and precision. His attention to detail and logical thinking foster the trust among clients.''
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2024)
''Ronald has strong advocacy skills with excellent practical advice. He is also very user-friendly and is always able to extract the key points quickly in a case no matter how difficult.''
''Ronald is very approachable and extremely hands-on, he has a wealth of experience particularly in the construction field and always manages to provide practical and sensible advice to his clients.''
Lexology Client Choice Award 2024 - Private Client
'‘Ronald is hard working, reliable, and approachable.''
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2024)
Ronald has been ranked by Doyles Guide 2024 as a Recommended Junior Counsel for Leading Estates & Probate Litigation Barristers – Hong Kong.
'‘His advocacy is one of the best among the junior construction counsel in Hong Kong.’'
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2023)
'‘Ronald is an all-round counsel. He is responsive, analytical and efficient.’'
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2023)
Probate, Estate Administration & Trust
Re estate of Liu Keng Chor HCMP 1990/2007 - request for accounts pursuant to s.56 of the Probate & Administration Ordinance (Cap. 10) ("PAO")
Lau Koon Ying Matthew, as the executor of the estate of Lau Yiu Wing, Deceased v. Lau Tark Wing & Anor [2017] HKCFI 1701 - account for monies received by trustee/personal representative, setting aside Deed of Family Arrangement, taking of accounts
Re Estate of Yung Yau [2019] HKCFI 2609, [2019] HKCFI 1767, [2019] HKCFI 1472, [2017] HKCFI 1864 - removal of executors, application for remuneration pursuant to s.60 of PAO, allegations of maladministration and devastatit, whether proper to effect interim distribution, cross-examination of witness in originating summons procedure
Re Estate of Leung Lai Ming HCAP 3/2018 - application for declaration pursuant to s.5(2) of the Wills Ordinance (Cap. 10) ("WO") that a document purporting to embody the testamentary intentions of a deceased person notwithstanding it did not meet requisite formalities required by the WO
Re Estate of Lau Tung HCMP 591/2018 - application by professional administrator for Beddoe order
Re Estate of Ko Wing Lan HCMP 2018/2018 - application by executor for Beddoe order, proper approach when non-defendant beneficiary appears at hearing for Beddoe
Re Estate of Lee Ka Chuan [2021] HKCFI 178; HCMP 25/2019 - request for accounts pursuant to s.56 of the PAO, whether beneficiary gave up interest is entitled to accounts
Re Estate of Chow Fook Lin [2021] HKCFI 903; [2024] HKCFI 987; [2024] HKCFI 1578 - probate action regarding validity of will, injunction to prevent intermeddling, revocation of letters of administration obtained notwithstanding deceased died testate
Re LTT HCMH 34/2018 - Part II application under the Mental Health Ordinance (Cap. 136) ("MHO") to constitute committee
Re CKY HCMP 2692/2006 - Removal of committee established under Part II of the MHO; appointment of professional committee
Re YHWC [2020] HKCFI 2955 - application for statutory will under the MHO
Re CKY HCMH 7/2018 - Part II application under the MHO to constitute committee
Re Estate of Tsui Shuk Ching [2022] HKCFI 804 - application to remove administrator, whether accounts provided under s.56 of PAO satisfactory, agreement not to apply for grant
Re Estate of Tam Lee Yau [2022] HKCFI 1532; [2022] 2 HKLRD 1218 - application to determine whether executor can enter into assent of estate property notwithstanding the will provides for sale, costs of administration action when commenced by beneficiary
Re Estate of Cheung Man Yuk [2022] HKCFI 2624; HCMP 1891/2021 - rectification of will pursuant to s.23A of the WO, interpretation of will, whether conditional gift valid
Re Estate of Lee Mei Ling & Re Estate of Fung Ren Hu HCCA 1196/2022 & HCCA 7078/2021 - caveat action, application to pass-over/suitability of intended grantee of same priority, application for grant de bonis non, chain of executorship
Hsu Ching Fang v Ng Chor Kuen & Ors [2023] HKCFI 1470 - acting for trustee in an action between various beneficiaries
Lo Ellie Oo Yi v Chau Yan Ge [2024] HKCFI 2702; [2025] 1 HKLRD 225; [2024] HKCFI 2382 - urgent grant ad colligenda bona, intermeddling by beneficiary, effect of deceased dying after ancillary relief trial but before judgment and pronouncement of decree nisi absolute, appointment of professional administrator and factors to be considered
Wu Wai Sun v Wu Siu Ling Linda & Ors [2024] HKCFI 2382; [2024] 6 HKC 687 - removal of executor, request for accounts under s.56 of PAO, interpretation of will, interpretation of in terrorem clause (no-contest clause), conditional gifts, determination of extent of estate
Land & Easement
Ko Shun v. Royal Mortgage & Anor [2019] HKDC 85
Yu Chi Chun & Ors v. Leung On [2019] HKDC 104
Fung Yau Lin & Ors v. Lam Shuet Ying & Ors [2020] HKDC 26
The Incorporated Owners of Walton Estate v. 人人汽車有限公司 & Anor LDBM167/2019 [2023] HKLdT 61; [2023] HKLdT 27
Lau Tin Shek v. Tsang Koon Shau & South-China Universal Finance Limited v. Tsang Koon Sau & Anor [2022] HKDC 258
Company & Shareholder Disputes
WK Maxy Industries Ltd v. Mak Chee Wai HCMP 579/2019
Ngan Kwing Sun v. Hope Yet Textile Co Ltd [2019] HKCFI 3096
Re Hong Kong Pak Tat Trading Co [2020] HKCFI 287; HCCW 236/2011
Yuen Yin Kwan v. Sino Insurance Broker Group Ltd & Anor [2020] 1 HKLRD 1117, [2020] HKCFI 284
Re Allied Properties (HK) Ltd [2020] HKCFI 2624
Re Wo Ming Engineering Ltd [2021] 1 HKLRD 369, [2020] HKCFI 3028
Chan Pui Sze v. Perfect Star Credit Ltd & Ors [2021] HKCFI 674; HCMP 1872/2020
Re Long Faith Engineering Limited HCCW32/2022
Re China Oceanwide Group Limited [2023] HKCFI 455
Arbitration & Construction
HKIAC Domestic Arbitration - Acting for an owner of a property against a contractor for damages over HK$50 million
HKIAC International Arbitration - Acting for a manufacturer in a breach of contract claim over US$30 million
Construction Arbitration - Acting for a sub-contractor against the main contractor seeking damages for breach of contract and wrongful termination (sole advocate)
Handy Construction Company Limited v. Wo Ming Engineering Limited HCCT 54/2019
Acting for a sub-contractor in an application by the main contractor for an interlocutory injunction to vacate the worksite (sole advocate)
HKIAC International Arbitration -Acting for a commodity trader in a claim against a purchaser for unpaid purchase orders
General Practice / Commercial / Interlocutory
Apex Might Enterprises Limited v. Wong Tao Lap [2019] HKDC 810; DCMP 2013/2011
Bighand Ventures Ltd v. Regent National Enterprises Ltd [2019] HKCFI 2066; HCMP 886/2017
Cheung Hing Lifting Components (HK) Ltd v. Otis Elevator Company (HK) Ltd HCA 863/2019
CP Homes (AL) LLC v. Zhao Xun HCA1158/2016
Yung Ivan Caesar & Ors v. Yung Siu Chee Margaret & Ors [2019] HKCFI 1472
Lau Koon Ying Matthew, as the executor of the estate of Lau Yiu Wing, deceased v. Lau Tark Wing & Anor HCA 2305/2012, HCA2306/2012, HCAP23/2013
Fung Yau Lin & Ors v. Lam Shuet Ying & Ors [2019] HKDC 1228
Imperial Pacific Intl (CNMI), LLC v. Chan Chi Hung HCA 75/2018
Gloria Chan v. Ho Gingyun DCCJ 4890/2020
Yuen & Partners v. DBS Bank (HK) Ltd [2020] HKCFI 2815
Lam Wai Wing v. Lam Tak Yuen [2021] HKCFI 903
Cheerise Asia Limited & Advance Engineering (Development) Limited [2021] HKCFI 3102; [2021] HKCFI 3395
B&M International Ltd v. DCB Company Limited HCA 851/2020
DCL Communication Ltd v. Lam Yin Chi Julia & Anor [2023] HKCFI 98
Re Chan Lai-hair, deceased CCDI 687/2016 (SH)
Judicial Review/ Public Law
Lin Guifei, the administratrix of the estate of Lee Kin Wah, deceased v. the Secretary for Home Affairs [2020] HKCFI 888
Koo Ting Yuen v. Director of Lands [2021] HKCFI 649
