Head of Chambers & Barrister-at-Law
Phone: (+852) 2532-6100 | Fax: (+852) 2550-1120
Email: davidboyton@pegasuschambers.com
Called to the Bar: England & Wales 1997; Hong Kong 1997
Education:
• LLM, University of London
• LLB (Hons), University of London
• BA (Hons), University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Practice Area(s):
Crime, Regulatory and Financial Crime, Disciplinary
About David
David has seen tremendous changes at the Bar over the last 25 years, but the area that has evolved the least has been the provision of support for those young graduates just starting out in this challenging profession. With his knowledge and experience, together with the support of Chambers there has been an emphasis and focus in a ‘soft landing’ for developing these budding careers, including an in-house mentorship scheme, details of which have been incorporated as policies in Chambers.
Once the COVID travel restrictions are lifted, exchange programmes will be in place with other jurisdictions in Singapore, Malaysia and England.
David has also been encouraging members to participate in more pro bono work and to actively assist local NGOs.
Recently, David was named as one of the top leading Barristers on Doyles Guide’s list of Leading Criminal Law Barristers – Hong Kong, 2022.
Cases
Murder/Manslaughter cases:
[2021] HKCFI 2321, [2021] 2 HKLRD 29, [2021] HCFI 1225, [2021] HKCA 157, HCCC 324/2019, CACC 82/2019 [2020] 3 HKLRD 310, [2021] 3 HKLRD 509, [2019] HKCFI 2524, [2019] HKDC 976, [2018] HKCFI 209, HCCC 240/2015, HCCC 226/2015, CACC 71/2015, [2016] 1 HKLRD 608,
CACC 152/2014, CACC 478/2011, [2011] 2 HKLRD 957, CACC 370/2009, [2008] 5 HKLRD 658 or (2008) 11 HKCFAR 354, [1999] 3 HKLRD 301.
Reported Dangerous Drugs appeals:
[2021] 1 HKLRD 876, [2018] 4 HKLRD 704, [2014] 23 HKLRD 691, [2017] 1 HKLRD 705, [2003] 3 HKLRD 224.
Other Reported Cases:
(2020) 23 HKCFAR 184, [2020] 1 HKLRD 553, (2019) 22 HKCFAR 97, [2018] 5 HKLRD 809, [2017] 4 HKLRD 688, [2016] 4 HKLRD 474, [2011] 4 HKLRD 291, [2006] 2 HKLRD 181, (2005) 8HKCFAR 623, [2003] 3 HKLRD 224, (2002) 5 HKCFAR 591, [2002] 2 HKLRD 510, [1998] 1 HKLRD 676.
