Barrister-at-Law
In WKS 7358/2025, Mr Gordon Chan mitigated on behalf of a defendant summonsed for neglecting to furnish information in a declaration. After considering her circumstances, the Magistrate acknowledged that the defendant was remorseful and imposed a fine of $6,000.
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.
While a criminal conviction may serve as evidence in a civil trial, an acquittal does not aid the defendant in civil proceedings.
The employees’ compensation scheme of Hong Kong sees a rise in compensation levels from 17 April 2025.
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.
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.
Mr Gordon Chan has become a contributor to the global legal information platform Lexology.
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.
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.
Mr Gordon Chan and Ms Kimberlie Chu appeared as guest coaches on the latest season of the popular legal internship reality show An Exciting Offer Season 6 (令人心動的 offer 6), presenting a challenge focused on animal welfare.
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…
