About Benjamin Yu SC

Benjamin Yu, SC (余若海) is a Senior Counsel at the Hong Kong Bar, called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1979. Benjamin Yu has appeared in 25 judgments in the HK Case Law database, spanning December 2020 to February 2026. Role breakdown: counsel for respondent (9), counsel for defendant (5), counsel for plaintiff (5). Appearances span the Court of Final Appeal (17), Court of Appeal (7), Court of First Instance (1). Benjamin Yu has been instructed by 15 different firms, including Department of Justice, DLA Piper Hong Kong and Baker & McKenzie.

Key legislation in Benjamin Yu's cases includes Basic Law (17 cases), Rules of the High Court (7 cases), High Court Ordinance (5 cases).

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Appearances
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Roles
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Firms
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Senior Counsel

How many court cases has Benjamin Yu appeared in?

Benjamin Yu, SC has appeared in 25 published judgments from December 2020 to February 2026, practising at Department of Justice. Appearances span the Court of Final Appeal (17), Court of Appeal (7), Court of First Instance (1).

What law firm does Benjamin Yu practise at in Hong Kong?

Benjamin Yu has been instructed by 15 firms including Department of Justice and DLA Piper Hong Kong, with 25 published court appearances from December 2020 to February 2026.

Is Benjamin Yu a Senior Counsel or Junior Counsel in Hong Kong?

Benjamin Yu is a Senior Counsel at the Hong Kong Bar, called in 1979. Benjamin Yu has appeared in 25 published judgments.

Practice Areas (from case appearances)

Counsel Plaintiff (5)

Counsel Respondent (9)

Counsel Defendant (5)

Counsel Applicant (4)

Counsel Unknown (1)

Counsel Appellant (1)