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.
Areas of Expertise
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Family Law
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Civil Law
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Mental health Law
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Education Law
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Employment Law
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Contract Law
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Commercial
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Mediation
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‘He is very strong on his feet and shares a great rapport with the family court judges. He is extremely thorough in his advice and produces excellent written submissions.’
The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific - Hong Kong Bar, 2023) Family and Private Client
Shaphan has been ranked by Doyles Guide 2024 as a Leading Junior Counsel for Leading Family & Divorce Law Barristers – Hong Kong.
Doyles Guide 2024
Shaphan has been ranked by Doyles Guide 2023 as a Recommended Junior Counsel for Leading Family & Divorce Law Barristers – Hong Kong.
Doyles Guide 2023
"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
Educational Qualifications:
LL.M., Certificate in Arbitration and International Dispute Resolution (Distinction) -Georgetown University (2021)
Hong Kong Middle Temple Society Scholarship for Advocacy Training (2014)
PCLL , University of Hong Kong (2013)
Graduate Diploma in Law (Commendation), BPP Law School, London (2012)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance (2:1), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2005)
Educational Qualifications:
LL.M., Certificate in Arbitration and International Dispute Resolution (Distinction) -Georgetown University (2021)
Hong Kong Middle Temple Society Scholarship for Advocacy Training (2014)
PCLL , University of Hong Kong (2013)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance (2:1), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2005)
Graduate Diploma in Law (Commendation), BPP Law School, London (2012)
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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Family Law
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Civil Law
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Mental health Law
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Education Law
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Employment Law
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Contract Law
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Commercial
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Mediation
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