Karen joined Chambers upon completion of her pupillage with Mr. John Reading SC, Mr. Kenny Lin, Mr. Albert Luk, Mr. Joseph Lee and Mr. Jeffrey Li.

Before joining the Bar, Karen gained five years of experience as a Court Prosecutor in the Eastern and Kowloon City Magistracies, prosecuting a wide range of cases in trial and plea court. She served as acting Senior Court Prosecutor II for a substantial period prior to her pupillage.

On the civil side, Karen has been developing a board practice during her pupillage, including personal injury, land dispute, commercial litigation and matrimonial law. She has appeared in the District Court and CFI as a sole advocate for contract case and bankruptcy and winding-up petitions.

On the criminal side, Karen has appeared in the Magistracy as a sole advocate for mitigation, bail application and trial after pupillage. She advised and assisted the clients to file complaints with ICAC and the police for suspected bribery, fraud and theft in relation to misconduct of the board of directors. She also assisted the client to file complaints with regulatory bodies, including SFC, HKEX and AFRC for irregularities.

Her criminal practice spans a wide spectrum of offences, including general crimes, money laundering, fraud, sexual offences, drug related offences, driving offences, industrial summons, customs & excise related offences and ICAC related offences.

Karen is fluent in English, Cantonese and Putonghua. She accepts instructions in all areas of chambers’ practice, with a particular focus in criminal matters.