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Wong Ka Yan

Summary

Dedicated legal professional with a strong foundation in litigation procedures and legal principles. Demonstrates exceptional research and analytical skills, complemented by a proven ability to manage documents and draft legal materials effectively. Adept at problem-solving and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines, while excelling in both independent work and team collaboration. Committed to advancing a career in law with a focus on delivering precise and effective legal solutions.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Associate

Long An & Lam, LLP
09.2022 - 09.2025
  • Mainly practised in civil litigations areas
  • Bankruptcy & winding-up cases - worked for clients of securities companies to issue SD against debtor and bring bankruptcy/winding-up proceedings against them
  • Personal injuries claims
  • Matrimonial matters
  • Practised in criminal litigation areas
  • Money laundering cases
  • Theft cases
  • Drafting written legal advice
  • Reporting commercial crime to police
  • Handled mental health cases
  • Applied for appointment as Committee for the mentally incapacitated person
  • Conducted internal legal representation, e.g. updates on Practice Directions

Trainee Solicitor

Howell & Co.
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Practised in civil areas (Adverse possession cases, Contractual dispute cases particularly for both District Court & High Court cases and the enforcement of Guangdong judgment in Hong Kong etc.)
  • Practised in criminal litigation areas, including some clients who were charged offences of Trafficking in Dangerous Drugs, Indecent Assault, Dangerous Driving, Assault, Theft
  • Compiled commercial files including approving Shareholders' Agreement for establishing a joint enterprise & Shareholders' Agreement to buy shares and replying Due Diligence Questionnaire
  • Handled probate, matrimonial and conveyancing files
  • (Probate: Apply for Grant & Letters of Administration, Prepared Assent for assigning properties)
  • (Conveyancing: Handled more than 20 files, acted for both Purchaser and Vendor, Approving tenancy agreements)
  • Handled winding up and bankruptcy files and drafted >10 wills

Legal Secretary

Stephenson Harwood
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Drafted trademark and patent applications
  • Coordinated in a team of 10 members for organizing CSR events
  • Providing all-round administrative and secretarial support to the lawyers

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Laws -

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Juris Doctor -

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Skills

  • Litigation procedures
  • Legal principles
  • Research skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Legal drafting
  • Document management
  • Team collaboration
  • Independent work
  • Deadline management
  • Task prioritization

Accomplishments

  • The Cheng, Yeung & Co. Prize for Personal Injuries Practice, 2020, Faculty of Law of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Dean's Letter of Distinction, 2020, Faculty of Law of the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Languages

Cantonese
English
Mandarin

Custom

  • Travelling
  • Sports

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate

Long An & Lam, LLP
09.2022 - 09.2025

Trainee Solicitor

Howell & Co.
09.2020 - 08.2022

Legal Secretary

Stephenson Harwood
11.2018 - 08.2019

Postgraduate Certificate in Laws -

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Juris Doctor -

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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