Lau Wan-ching
- MBA, MPA, BS (Hon) Comm [Major: Journalism]
- Selected articles: Co-author of the Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong:
Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap 59), 1st issue, LexisNexis, Hong Kong; and Co-author of the Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong: Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 374), 1st and 2nd issues, LexisNexis, Hong Ko
Year of Call
Hong Kong (2007)
Languages
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal
- Family Law
- Road Traffic
Other qualifications
Legal
- Barrister-at-law (Hong Kong, China)
- Greater Bay Area Lawyer and Mediator
- legal practice covers civil law, commercial law, family law, criminal law (criminal, traffic and departmental summons) for litigation and appeal
Mediator
- (HKMAAL) General and Family Mediator,
- (AALCO-HKARC) Mediator and Sports Mediator
- (IDRRMI, MHJMC) IAPM
- (eBRAM) Mediator and Online Mediator
- Authorized mediator under Building Management Mediation Coordinating Office of the Lands Tribunal, the Judiciary Integrated Mediation Office (West Kowloon) of the Small Claims Tribunal, and the Judiciary Integrated Mediation Office of the Family Court
- Mediator of Greater Bay Area International Maritime and Commercial Mediation Center
Arbitrator
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Member (MCIArb)
- Arbitrator, Sports Arbitrator (AALCO-HKRAC)
- Certified International Arbitrator (CIAB)
- Arbitrator (eBRAM)
- Arbitrator of Wuhan Arbitration Commission, PRC
- Arbitrator of Shanwei Arbitration Commission, PRC
- Part-time Arbitrator of Hong Kong and Macao of Guangzhou Labour and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Commission, PRC
- Certified International Arbitrator of Hong Kong International Mediation Centre Ningbo (Ningbo Area of China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone) Sub-centre
- Dual Qualification Arbitration Tribunal Secretary (SCIA & SCIAHK)
About Wan Ching
Lau Wan‑ching is a Hong Kong‑called barrister (2007) with extensive experience in civil, commercial, family and criminal litigation, including traffic and departmental summons. Holding an MBA, MPA and an honours degree in Commerce (Journalism), she is also a Greater Bay Area lawyer, accredited mediator and seasoned arbitrator. Lau is authorised under multiple Judiciary mediation offices and serves as mediator for regional maritime and commercial centres. She holds memberships and certifications from institutions including MCIArb and CIAB, and acts as arbitrator for several PRC and Hong Kong arbitration bodies. Her public appointments include roles on various statutory and disciplinary tribunals and appeal panels.
Appointments & Services
- HKSAR Torture Claim Appeal Board, Member
- Hong Kong War Memorial Pensions Appeal Board, Chairperson
- Preliminary Investigation Committee, Inquiry Panel and/or Health Committee, Medical Council, Lay Assessor
- Football Association, Hong Kong China, Legal Committee member
- Inland Revenue Board of Review Panel. Member
- Land Survey Disciplinary Board Panel, Member (2023-2025)
- Disciplinary Panel A of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member (2018-2025)
- Buildings Appeal Tribunal Panel, Chairman (2018-2024)
- Appeal Panel (Housing), Member (2018-2024)
- Registration of Persons Tribunal, Adjudicator (2016-2022)
- Liquor Licensing Board, Member (2018-2022)
- Obscene and Indecent Articles Tribunal, Adjudicator (2013-2022)
Publications
- Co-author of the Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong: Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap 59), 1st issue, LexisNexis
- Co-author of the Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong: Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 374), 1st and 2nd issues, LexisNexis
Selected Cases
| 2024 – 2028 | Member of HKSAR Torture Claim Appeal Board |
| 2017 – 2027 | Hong Kong War Memorial Pensions Appeal Board Chairperson (2023-2027) Member (2017-2023) |
| 2024 – 2027 | Lay assessor of the Preliminary Investigation Committee, Inquiry Panel and/or Health Committee, Medical Council |
| 2025 – 2027 | Legal Committee member of Football Association, Hong Kong China |
| 2020 – 2026 | Member of HKSAR Inland Revenue Board of Review Panel |
| 2023 – 2025 | Member of HKSAR Land Survey Disciplinary Board Panel |
| 2018 – 2025 | Member of the Disciplinary Panel A of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
| 2018 – 2024 | Chairman of HKSAR Buildings Appeal Tribunal Panel |
| 2018 – 2024 | Member of HKSAR Appeal Panel (Housing) |
| 2016 – 2022 | Adjudicator of HKSAR Registration of Persons Tribunal |
| 2018 – 2022 | Member of HKSAR Liquor Licensing Board |
| 2013 – 2022 | Adjudicator of HKSAR Obscene and Indecent Articles |