Vivienne Chen
陳樂庭大律師
Barrister
Call Year: 2023 (HK)
Vivienne was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2023 upon completing her pupillage with Mr Peter Barnes, Mr Danny Chan, Mr Billy Ma and Mr Albert Luk. She also served her extended pupillage with Mr Azan Marwah and Mr Ronald Pang.
Vivienne maintains a mixed practice with a primary focus on matrimonial and probate law. Throughout her pupillage, she contributed extensively to a wide array of cases, including criminal matters, matrimonial proceedings, children’s issues—such as relocation proceedings and adoption—land and trust disputes, and probate matters, notably applications under Cap. 481 and proceedings involving the removal of executors.
As a solo advocate, Vivienne has experience appearing before Masters in both the District Court and the High Court, handling interlocutory applications. Her experience includes applications for amendments to petitions and orders to make decree nisi absolute, among others. Additionally, she has appeared in the Magistrates’ Court and the District Court in criminal proceedings.
Fluent in multiple languages, Vivienne leverages her linguistic skills to effectively connect with a diverse range of clients. Her growing expertise enables her to tackle complex legal issues strategically and deliver well-considered solutions tailored to her clients’ needs.
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Testimonials
Matrimonial and Family
FCMC 7917/2018 - worked with Mr Peter Barnes in Crossley proceedings, prepared submissions and conducted research.
HCSD 16/2022 - worked with Mr Toby Brown and Mr Simon Westbrook SC to set aside a statutory demand. Drafted skeleton submissions and chronology of events.
Children (worked with Mr Azan Marwah)
Drafted affirmation for Adoption Case regarding a child from Côte d'Ivoire
FCMC 8989/2018 - Attended CDR and assisted with negotiations between parties AR
FCMP 234/2022 - Interim maintenance application.
Criminal
ESCC 1147/2021 HKSAR v CHAUDHRY, Muhammad Kamran - worked with Mr Simon Young and Mr Clive Grossman KC, SC in a case of misleading a police officer contrary to 64(b) of the Police Force Ordinance.
DCCC 115/2021, DCCC 768/2020 worked with Mr Danny Chan in several Riot cases, have experience in legal visit.
DCCC 753/2021 - worked with Mr Danny Chan in a case involving 9 charges, including s17 wounding, criminal damage, common assault, resisting a police officer and possession of dangerous weapons.
General Civil
DCPI 1198/2022 - worked with Mr Danny Chan in a personal injury trial.
HCA 1818/2018 - worked with Mr Billy Ma in a case concerning whether the Defendant had a life interest in the subject property.(Basically land title disputes) prepared chronology, cross examination questions, assisted with drafting the re amended defence and counterclaim.
HCA 1648/2019 - worked with Mr Billy Ma in case concerning land title disputes. We were applying for leave from Court to join a party as co-plaintiff, amend the SOC and file SLOD. This case went up to the Court of Appeal CAMP 174/2023 where appeal was granted and leave was also granted. I helped draft the letter to court and opening submissions.
Mental Health
HCMH 94/2023 - worked with Mr Azan Marwah and Ms Christie Lee, drafting speaking notes and attending conferences
