New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip

The University Of Sydney Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2017
Admitted
9
Years in bar
5557236
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2017, Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

9 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
The University Of Sydney Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2017
9 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
The University Of Sydney Law School
92.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5557236
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5557236 on the New York register belongs to Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, located in Hong Kong. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL (13 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

9 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

The University Of Sydney Law School's active-bar rate

Of The University Of Sydney Law School's 13 alumni in the New York register, 92.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

The University Of Sydney Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%92.3%
The University Of Sydney Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2017 admission class today

Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2017 class 66.2% 91.3% ▲ +37.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2017 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5557236
Year Admitted
2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
City
Hong Kong
Phone
(852) 2845 6639

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

Before you rely on this record

Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Victor Yip licensed?

Victor Yip is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip admitted to the bar?

Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip has been on the New York bar register since 2017.

Where did Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip go to law school?

Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip attended THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip work for?

Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Hong Kong.

Is Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip in good standing?

Yes, Victor Alan Yiu Tsun Yip holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.