Criminal Litigation - Gordon Chan, Esq

CPD Talk with Ince & Co Hong Kong on Tracing Animal Protection Laws in Hong Kong

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:23:57 +0000

Mr Gordon Chan traced the past and future of animal protection laws in Hong Kong in a CPD Talk with Ince & Co Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong’s Strict Leash on Dangerous Dogs

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:27:06 +0000

Heightened awareness regarding the regulation of dangerous dogs has been triggered by a recent fatal assault on an animal volunteer by a high-risk breed, alongside multiple dog-on-dog attacks.

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The Pull of Chainsmoker Cat and Smoking Advert Ban

Gordon Chan, Esq — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:02:52 +0000

The pulling of Japanese anime Chainsmoker Cat (Yani Neko) from Hong Kong exemplifies its stringent smoking law in advertising bans. But it also raises questions as to the definition of “advertisements”.

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Another Problem of Vapes with Visas

Gordon Chan, Esq — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:01:33 +0000

In FLS 5025/2026, Mr Gordon Chan represented a visa holder under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduate (IANG) who was prosecuted for importing vapes and pods into Hong Kong. The Department of Justice agreed to dispose of the case by ONE/BO, minimising the impact on his future visa renewal.

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The Problem of Vapes with Visas

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:55:40 +0000

In KCS 26108/2025, Mr Gordon Chan represented a visa applicant under the Top Talent Pass Scheme who was prosecuted for importing vapes into Hong Kong. The Department of Justice agreed to dispose of the case by ONE/BO, without affecting the visa application.

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SCMP Interview on Prediction Markets in Hong Kong

Gordon Chan, Esq — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:44:29 +0000

South China Morning Post again interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about whether prediction markets are financial products or illegal gambling. In a second interview with the…

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Interview by TVB News on Prediction Market

Gordon Chan, Esq — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:57:41 +0000

TVB News programme “News Magazine 新聞透視” interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about issues with potential criminal liability arising from the emerging prediction market.

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Now News interview on Smoking Regulations

Gordon Chan, Esq — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:56:15 +0000

Now News programme “Now Report” interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about the further tightening of smoking regulations and vaping ban in Hong Kong.

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The End of the 3 Tests

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:34:29 +0000

In a surprising move, the Court of Appeal ended the use of “the three tests” in the sentencing of trafficking that involved multiple drugs. Now only one test remained.

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Where should I put my P plate?

Gordon Chan, Esq and Wilson Yuen, Esq — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:02:11 +0000

In FAMC 48/2025, Mr Gordon Chan, leading Mr Wilson Yuen, argued before the Court of Final Appeal that the “P” plate display requirements for private cars and LGVs from 2009 should be clarified.

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