Bryan is a seasoned dispute resolution and international arbitration specialist. His expertise lies in assisting clients in navigating and resolving complex legal issues, both domestically and internationally. Prior to founding BF & Co., Bryan practised at leading international law firms (Herbert Smith Freehills and Schellenberg Wittmer) and also worked as in-house counsel for bulge bracket investment banks (Morgan Stanley and UBS). He has extensive international legal experience, having practised in London and Geneva. In addition to his Hong Kong practice, Bryan is an English barrister affiliated with 36 Stone, providing advocacy and advisory services in English and BVI legal matters.

Bryan is deeply committed to public service, holding numerous significant appointments, including as Chairman of the Buildings Appeal Tribunal, Member of the Inland Revenue Board of Review, Adjudicator of the Immigration Tribunal, Member of the Building Committee of the Housing Authority and Member of the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Appeal Board. At the same time, Bryan is keen to maintain a connection with legal academia and he is an Honorary Fellow of the Asian Institute of International Financial Law at the University of Hong Kong.

Bryan was educated at University College London and the University of Cambridge.

Bryan’s experience includes acting for:

Chairman of a listed company in multiple proceedings in Hong Kong, BVI and Cayman Islands against joint venture partners for misappropriation of company assets and diversion of business opportunities

Founders and investors in disputes relating to the failure to achieve a qualified IPO

A listed company in a HKIAC arbitration commenced by a European company for the supply of allegedly defective products and breach of supply agreements

A listed company in a HKIAC arbitration against its fund manager for misrepresentation and mismanagement of the company's cash reserves

A Chinese state-owned coal mining company in parallel HKIAC and SIAC arbitrations against its joint venture partner relating to a coal mining project

Commodities traders in HKIAC, SIAC, DIAC and ad hoc arbitrations to recover payments from buyers. Several arbitrations concern the application of force majeure clause and the implementation of Russia-related sanctions

An African national telecommunications company in ICC arbitration against a Chinese telecommunications compeny relating to a roaming service contract

The founder of an e-commerce company in defending an ICC arbitration commenced by venture capitel funds and investors for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and misappropriation of company assets

A listed company in defending a High Court claim relating to an alleged fraudulent scheme to defreud creditors

A high-net-worth individual in a High Court claim against an investment manager for mis-selling of investment products