Martin Li

Martin Li serves as a Part-time Teacher at The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law while maintaining an active barrister practice at Central Chambers. He also lectures at City University of Hong Kong and previously taught at the University of Law. His legal practice spans all court levels including the Court of Final Appeal, with frequent contributions to the Hong Kong Law Reports & Digest.

His academic credentials include:

• LLB from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (ranked first in 2010-2011 and in criminal law)
• PCLL from CUHK (Hong Kong Bar Association Prize for Trial Advocacy)
• LLM from London School of Economics (topped Corporate and Securities Law)

Martin Li's expertise concentrates on Criminal Law, Civil Law, and Commercial Litigation, with growing specialization in Arbitration and Mediation. His teaching emphasizes practical trial advocacy skills honed through actual courtroom experience, and he actively shapes legal discourse through headnoting leading cases and co-authoring legal annotations.

Key recognitions include:

• Patrick Yu Memorial Scholarship (2024)
• Middle Temple Scholar (2017)
• Multiple academic excellence awards at CUHK
• HKMAAL General Mediator and MCIArb certifications

Though not engaged in traditional research supervision, Martin Li significantly influences legal education through curriculum development and professional committee work. His leadership roles in the Hong Kong Bar Association—including Bar Council membership and chairing the Legal Walk Steering Committee—demonstrate his commitment to advancing the legal profession while balancing academic and practice responsibilities.