Shaphan Marwah
馬力峰大律師
Barrister | Mediator
Call Year: 2014 (HK)
Shaphan is a barrister and mediator specialising in civil law, focusing on matrimonial issues and commercial disputes. Recognised as a top junior counsel in family law by Legal 500, Doyle’s Guide and Chambers & Partners, he also serves on the executive committee of the Hong Kong Family Law Association.
With extensive experience in mediating family matters and participating in Financial Dispute Resolution hearings, Shaphan's civil practice encompasses commercial litigation, including company law, insolvency, contractual disputes, fraud cases, and more.
He is also known for his contributions to legal reference texts including the Hong Kong Family Court Practice and Archbold and the Hong Kong Family Court Tables (www.duxburyetc.com), as well as his commitment to promoting equality and children’s rights through his involvement with NGOs like Resolve Foundation and Mother’s Choice. He regularly delivers CPD trainings on a range of topics related to child and family law.
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Testimonials
"He's thorough and very curious, which is a good quality for getting under the skin of a case. Clients really like him and feel they're in safe hands."
"Shaphan is very detailed and can navigate complex legal matters with precision and clarity. He has a very sympathetic approach to the client and is very caring as well."
"Shaphan has good advocacy skills and will fight his client's corner sensibly and empathetically to achieve good results."
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region
2025 - Family/Matrimonial: The Bar
''Shaphan has been ranked by Doyles Guide 2024 as a Leading Junior Counsel for Leading Family & Divorce Law Barristers – Hong Kong.''
"He's become quite an expert and he easily holds himself against much more senior barristers."
"Shaphan was of great assistance and I was able to rely on him to put together complex legal arguments intersecting family, matrimonial and public law."
Chambers & Partners Greater China Region
2024 - Family/Matrimonial: The Bar
Leading Junior
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2024)
''Shaphan has been ranked by Doyles Guide 2023 as a Recommended Junior Counsel for Leading Family & Divorce Law Barristers – Hong Kong.''
Matrimonial Finance
KCMA v. ABC [2021] HKCFI 3392 (ancillary relief)
W, LT v. GWH [2021] HKFC 142 (ancillary relief, set-aside disposition)
KCWC v. KPI [2019] HKFC 124 (maintenance pending suit, litigation funding)
CPS v. WMK [2019] HKFC 148 (maintenance pending suit, child maintenance)
Henderson v. Henderson [2016] HKCFI 988; [2016] 6 HKC 382 (contempt)
YPC v. SSHL [2015] HKFC 140; [2016] 1 HKC 257 (judgment summons, fair trial)
Child Law
Re AAR (Wardship: Sequestration) [2022] HKCFI 2631; [2022] 5 HKLRD 583 (child abduction, return order, contempt, sequestration, wardship)
Re M (Leave for Adoption Arrangements) [2021] HKCFI 2699; [2021] 4 HKLRD 746 (adoption: same-sex couple, non-relative, wardship)
Mrs. B v. FRC [2021] HKCFI 402 (adoption, wardship)
AKYC v. DK [2021] HKCFI 131 (custody and access)
FJ v. DTD [2020] HKFC 50 (variation of custody)
B, A v B, L [2019] HKCA 822; [2019] 4 HKLRD 19 (permanent relocation)
BRS v. LYY [2018] HKCFI 1524 (Hague child abduction, repudiatory retention)
In the matter of G [2018] HKCFI 816; [2018] 4 HKC 518 and on appeal in [2020] HKCA 307 (child protection)
MFC v. DJH [2017] HKFC 128 (permanent relocation)
Commercial & Interlocutory
Re CARS (Hong Kong) Ltd [2016] HKCFI 1856 (trademark)
L.J. Smith Inc. v Chancellor Precious Metals [2014] HKCFI 2240
Judicial Review & Public Law
He Wei v. Director of Immigration [2020] HKCFI 328; [2020] 2 HKC 648
MA v. Deputy Chairperson of the Torture Claims Appeal Board [2018] HKCFI 4
