Barrister-at-Law
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 The charge was withdrawn after it was established that the man suffered from dementia and was unfit to plead or stand trial.
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.
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 The case was unconditionally withdrawn after representations were made on his behalf.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.
Mr Gordon Chan made representations for a domestic helper to the prosecution on a charge of breach of condition of stay. She was given a chance to remain in Hong Kong and keep her job.
Mr Gordon Chan represented a husband on a charge of wounding. Having made representations to the prosecution, the case ended with an order for binding over the husband.
