Barrister-at-Law
Mr Gordon Chan and Mr Wilson Yuen handled nine fire summonses on behalf of a flat owner who was unable to return to Hong Kong from mainland China. Unusually, the fault lay with the management company of a new building, which led to the prosecution of all 25 owners.
In WKS 7358/2025, Mr Gordon Chan mitigated on behalf of a defendant summonsed for neglecting to furnish information in a declaration. After considering her circumstances, the Magistrate acknowledged that the defendant was remorseful and imposed a fine of $6,000.
Phoenix TV’s programme Hong Kong Perspectives 香港新視點 interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about the recent regulatory gap regarding claw machines in Hong Kong.
A typical case of money laundering turns out to be a case of exploitation. A man of limited intelligence was being used, deceived, and charged. The case was unconditionally withdrawn after representations were made on his behalf.
A case of misuse of public housing resources presents unusual legal difficulties. Mr Gordon Chan and Ms Kimberlie Chu acted pro bono for an elderly lady, persuading the Housing Department to withdraw the summonses by way of ONE/BO under rare circumstances.
CRHK1 “On a Clear Day” interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about regulations on reproductive technologies, surrogacy, sex selection services, and the underlying medical ethics.
i-Cable News interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about a company suspected of offering surrogacy and sex selection services abroad.
While a criminal conviction may serve as evidence in a civil trial, an acquittal does not aid the defendant in civil proceedings.
A new Sentencing Calculator is now available for theft cases that involve a breach of trust, such as an employee stealing from an employer.
The thin line between product display and advertising was examined in the High Court regarding the sale of cigarettes in a convenience store.
The employees’ compensation scheme of Hong Kong sees a rise in compensation levels from 17 April 2025.
