Ho Yan (Mike) Lam
Probationary Tenant
Qualifications:
March 2026 Called to the Bar of England and Wales
August 2025 - present Associate Mediator, Civil Mediation Council
July 2025 - CEDR-accredited Mediator
May 2025 – present- Member, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
2013 - Called to the Hong Kong Bar
2012 - LLM (Commercial Law), University of Cambridge
2011 - Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, City University of Hong Kong
Mandatory professional training course for law students to start pupillage or traineeship in Hong Kong
2010 - LLB (First Class Honours), City University of Hong Kong
Dean’s List in years 3 and 4
August 2025 - present Associate Mediator, Civil Mediation Council
July 2025 - CEDR-accredited Mediator
May 2025 – present- Member, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
2013 - Called to the Hong Kong Bar
2012 - LLM (Commercial Law), University of Cambridge
2011 - Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, City University of Hong Kong
Mandatory professional training course for law students to start pupillage or traineeship in Hong Kong
2010 - LLB (First Class Honours), City University of Hong Kong
Dean’s List in years 3 and 4
Professional memberships:
The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Associated Mediator, Civil Mediation Council
CEDR-accredited mediator
Hong Kong Bar Association
Secretary of the Standing Committee on Personal Injuries, the Hong Kong Bar Association (2022 – 2026)
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Associated Mediator, Civil Mediation Council
CEDR-accredited mediator
Hong Kong Bar Association
Secretary of the Standing Committee on Personal Injuries, the Hong Kong Bar Association (2022 – 2026)
VAT No:
521685589
BSB Registration:
ICO No:
ZB954576
Mike accepts instructions across Chambers’ practice areas, including crime and civil matters. Mike is a CEDR-accredited mediator and has experience in conducting mediations.
Mike is a dually qualified barrister. He has been a practising barrister in Hong Kong since 2013. Mike has a mixed practice in Hong Kong, with personal injury-related matters being his main civil practice. Mike is experienced in different criminal and civil hearings at different levels of courts in Hong Kong.
Since commencing his probationary tenancy, Mike frequently appears at court as a sole advocate for both civil and criminal matters, including trials.
Mike has been a volunteer for Free Representation Unit (“FRU”) in employment and social security cases. He has appeared on behalf of clients in different types of hearings, including strike-out applications and judicial mediation. This allows him to advise practically on case strategy and evidence analysis. He is particularly experienced at developing a rapport with vulnerable clients.
In Hong Kong, Mike currently sits as the secretary of the Practice Committee on Personal Injuries of the Hong Kong Bar Association. He is also a lay assessor (till October 2027) of the Medical Council of Hong Kong to hear inquiries in relation to complaints made against doctors. Mike also assisted in editing part of the series of “Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong” and was a tutor for law students.
Mike has been a marker for memorials in Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition (Asia-Pacific Round) since 2015.
Interests
In his spare time, Mike enjoys watching all sports, especially football, listening to music and socialising with friends. He is a huge fan of football and has been a volunteer for his local football team and foodbank.
Testimonials
“[Mike] is exceptional, highly skilled, experienced and empathetic. [The claimant’s] case is complex and messy, yet [Mike] grasped the issues quickly and brought clarity and structure within a very short time. This eased much of [the claimant’s] anxiety and reassured both [the claimant] and [her] witnesses. [Mike] dealt with [the claimant and her witnesses] in a professional yet compassionate manner, immediately putting [the claimant and her witnesses] at ease…Mike, however, was able to explain and refine the key aspects of my claim swiftly and effectively, despite frequent interruptions. He remained calm and patient throughout…”
(FRU client)
“Thank you for [Mike’s] support today at the hearing. [Mike has] been supportive throughout this procedure. I am grateful for [Mike’s] support and advice. Hope we can work together again. All the best for [Mike’s] future, [Mike is] a big asset…”
(FRU client)
Qualifications:
March 2026 Called to the Bar of England and Wales
August 2025 - present Associate Mediator, Civil Mediation Council
July 2025 - CEDR-accredited Mediator
May 2025 – present- Member, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
2013 - Called to the Hong Kong Bar
2012 - LLM (Commercial Law), University of Cambridge
2011 - Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, City University of Hong Kong
Mandatory professional training course for law students to start pupillage or traineeship in Hong Kong
2010 - LLB (First Class Honours), City University of Hong Kong
Dean’s List in years 3 and 4
August 2025 - present Associate Mediator, Civil Mediation Council
July 2025 - CEDR-accredited Mediator
May 2025 – present- Member, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
2013 - Called to the Hong Kong Bar
2012 - LLM (Commercial Law), University of Cambridge
2011 - Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, City University of Hong Kong
Mandatory professional training course for law students to start pupillage or traineeship in Hong Kong
2010 - LLB (First Class Honours), City University of Hong Kong
Dean’s List in years 3 and 4
Professional memberships:
The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Associated Mediator, Civil Mediation Council
CEDR-accredited mediator
Hong Kong Bar Association
Secretary of the Standing Committee on Personal Injuries, the Hong Kong Bar Association (2022 – 2026)
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Associated Mediator, Civil Mediation Council
CEDR-accredited mediator
Hong Kong Bar Association
Secretary of the Standing Committee on Personal Injuries, the Hong Kong Bar Association (2022 – 2026)
BSB Registration:
ICO No:
ZB954576