Rachel Lam SC  is singled out for being a “fantastic” and “fearsome opponent with a unique brand of advocacy,” which is described as a “very understated but powerful and effective style.” She provides deft handling of a wide range of commercial litigation matters, but comes particularly highly recommended for her expertise in company law and insolvency disputes. “She’s really responsive, and terrifically detail-oriented particularly on difficult points of law. She’s prepared to roll up her sleeves and get into the detail to give a very expert opinion."  “She has earned herself a strong reputation” and is “bright, very calm under pressure and one of those unflappable people who maintains a very calm style, even in the face of adversity from the Bench.” 

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2021)

‘ Meticulous, calm and composed. ’ Rachel Lam SC is accredited as a 2019 Silk.

Legal 500 Asia Pacific HK Bar (2021)

New silk Rachel Lam SC of Des Voeux Chambers is a "very busy" and "very bright and knowledgeable" counsel with a "calm yet persuasive advocacy style which is very succinct but covers every point." Experienced in a variety of commercial, intellectual property and regulatory issues, she stands out in particular for her expertise in the insolvency sphere, interviewees observing that she is "very much front and centre in the market" and the "preferred counsel" of a number of leading liquidators and professional trustees.

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2020)

Rachel Lam of Des Voeux Chambers is noted both for "very intelligent and very detailed work" and for what one source calls "a particularly impressive advocacy style - eloquent and passionate and yet calm; a very powerful combination." Another source ascribes to her "all the gravitas of a silk." In addition to a busy company and commercial, regulatory and insolvency-related practice, she is also active in the intellectual property arena and acted for start-up company Acron International Technology in appellate proceedings which represented Hong Kong's first case concerning an employer's entitlement to lay claim to an employee's inventions.

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2019)

Rachel Lam of Des Voeux Chambers is singled out by one source as "one of our best senior juniors," more than one interviewee stressing that she "pursues points strongly, but not unfairly," making her "someone the court trusts." Both sought after as a junior and increasingly seen leading cases in her own right, she is especially recommended for her "very good practice in insolvency matters" and assured handling of trust issues.

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2018)

"Rachel Lam of Des Voeux Chambers is singled out by one source as a "very good, diligent and popular" barrister who is "probably the most sought-after junior for insolvency and knows that area very well."

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2017)

"Rachel Lam of Des Voeux Chambers has "lots of knowledge on insolvency and company law and practice" and is "very reliable." She frequently acts for liquidators, and is also skilled at handling regulatory matters. Her "very calm, very thorough, clear and concise" manner makes her "a go-to junior."

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific (2016)