Case Update - Gordon Chan, Esq

Goin’ Up in Smoke

Gordon Chan, Esq — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:26:58 +0000

A seemingly innocent vape jeopardised a promising career. After representations by Mr Gordon Chan, a lady was given a chance to retain her job and pursue her career.

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A Case of Identity

Gordon Chan, Esq — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:48:26 +0000

In a strange case of confusion, a lady was accused of failing to keep HKID records for her employees. Mr Gordon Chan persuaded the ImmD before the trial to withdraw the summonses and to bind over the lady instead.

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The Old Man and the Wallet

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:20:13 +0000

In FLCC 368/2025, Mr Gordon Chan represented an elderly man accused of stealing money from a wallet he had picked up. The charge was withdrawn after it was established that the man suffered from dementia and was unfit to plead or stand trial.

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Amnesty from Demolition

Gordon Chan, Esq — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:05:26 +0000

In WKS 12666-67/2024, Mr Gordon Chan persuaded the Buildings Department to withdraw the summonses for failing to demolish an illegal rooftop structure, as the structure falls under an amnesty agreement back in 1975.

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Taxi Driver

Gordon Chan, Esq — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:28:21 +0000

In Re Chan Fai-wong 陳輝旺, deceased CCDI 477/2013, Mr Gordon Chan led by Mr Alfred Fung represented the Hospital Authority in a second death inquest concerning the death of a taxi driver. The jury found that the driver was unlawfully killed after he was arrested.

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Summoned while on the Mainland

Gordon Chan, Esq and Wilson Yuen, Esq — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:20:58 +0000

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.

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Another Case of Neglect in Public Housing Declaration

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:32:53 +0000

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.

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The Case of a Used Man

Gordon Chan, Esq — Tue, 20 May 2025 04:08:06 +0000

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.

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Unlawful Alienation of Land

Gordon Chan, Esq and Kimberlie Chu — Fri, 09 May 2025 09:10:13 +0000

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.

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Witness for the Prosecution

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:30:17 +0000

While a criminal conviction may serve as evidence in a civil trial, an acquittal does not aid the defendant in civil proceedings.

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