Goin’ Up in Smoke
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.
Cases of Sudden Babies Death
The death of children and infants is deeply concerning. However, recent cases in Hong Kong and the UK highlight the importance of medical and scientific evidence in establishing the cause of death and whether it constitutes a crime.
The Curious Case of Bus Seat Belts
Wearing a seat belt can save lives. But the implementation of the latest seat belt regulations leaves bus passengers confused.
How retrospective is Huang Ruifang?
While Huang Ruifang (No 3) had reduced the sentence for trafficking certain dangerous drugs, a natural question follows: How far back does it apply to other cases?
The Right to Silence
Hong Kong remains one of the few places in the common law world where the right to silence is unaffected by legislation. The Court of Final Appeal examined different aspects of this right in two rulings over two years.
Remote hearings expanded to Criminal courts
The judiciary is trialling remote hearings for High Court bail proceedings. The first two hearings occurred on 12 January 2026.
Talk on Hong Kong Criminal Legal System to SideBySide Volunteers
Mr Gordon Chan highlighted Hong Kong’s criminal legal system and the vital role of juries in the SideBySide Mock Trial competition for volunteers.
A Case of Identity
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.
East Week Interview on Pinball Machines and Potential Gambling Elements
East Week magazine interviewed Mr Gordon Chan regarding the emergence of pinball machines in Hong Kong that may involve an element of gambling.
The Old Man and the Wallet
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 The charge was withdrawn after it was established that the man suffered from dementia and was unfit to plead or stand trial.
Amnesty from Demolition
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.