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.
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.
Misuse of Public Housing Resources
In TMS 924/2025, Mr Gordon Chan represented the defendant, who faces a summons for the misuse of public housing resources. The Magistrate accepted that he was remorseful for his neglect and imposed a fine of $10,000.
How to Get Away with Robbery under Duress?
The surprising acquittal of the defendant after “robbing” a bank highlighted the complexities of duress and shed light on the thin line of coercion.
From Court with a Summons
What can I do if I receive a summons to the Magistrate court but am abroad? For certain court proceedings, it is possible to instruct counsel to appear on one’s behalf while he is absent.
A Study in Brick-and-Mortar
It is illegal for unlicensed persons to engage in estate agent work. When so much is at stake, anyone looking to engage property agents should…
Another recognition by HKU Law Faculty Newsletter
“… It was a great weight over the past year off my mind to be safely acquitted, with the help of Mr Chan …” (Translation)…
To Mask or not to Mask
In FLFS 13-14/2022, Mr Gordon Chan prosecuted a case of breaching the “mask mandate” involving a woman and her maid. At trial, the issue turns to whether they have a reasonable excuse of exercising.
To Arrest a Prosecution Witness
Mr Gordon Chan was defending a minor traffic case. As a surprising turn of events, an arrest warrant was issued against the witness for the prosecution.
Danger on Zebra Crossing
Mr Gordon Chan prosecuted a high-profile traffic case in TMS 3182/2022, in which a man was found guilty of dangerous driving after trial.
The Sign of Three
In a criminal case of peculiar facts, a detailed analysis of the medical evidence may help paint a complete picture of what happened.