Interview by Phoenix TV on Claw Machines and Gambling
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.
The Case of a Used Man
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 The case was unconditionally withdrawn after representations were made on his behalf.
Unlawful Alienation of Land
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 Interview on Surrogacy Regulations and Medical Ethics
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 Interview on Surrogacy Regulations
i-Cable News interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about a company suspected of offering surrogacy and sex selection services abroad.
Witness for the Prosecution
While a criminal conviction may serve as evidence in a civil trial, an acquittal does not aid the defendant in civil proceedings.
New Breach of Trust Theft Sentence Calculator
A new Sentencing Calculator is now available for theft cases that involve a breach of trust, such as an employee stealing from an employer.
What makes an “advertisement”?
The thin line between product display and advertising was examined in the High Court regarding the sale of cigarettes in a convenience store.
Authorship for Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong
Mr Gordon Chan is proud to be appointed as the latest author of Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong for volume 42, Police and Emergency Services.
Heroin, Cocaine, and Ice trafficking updated in the Sentencing Calculator
The Sentencing Calculator has been updated following the Court of Appeal’s latest sentencing guideline in HKSAR v Huang Ruifang (黃瑞芳) [2025] HKCA 234
New Sentencing Guideline for Cocaine, Heroin, and Ice
The Court of Appeal seized a rare opportunity, in a case that spanned over eight years, to review the sentencing guidelines for cocaine, heroin, and ice. In this unusual decision, the sentence for trafficking an exceptionally large quantity of drugs was reduced.