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.
Mr Gordon Chan undertook further medicolegal training in Singapore
Mr Gordon Chan was selected as a delegate to the Law Society of Singapore x Hong Kong Bar Association Exchange Programme 2025, attached to Sreenivasan Chambers LLC, shadowing Sreenivasan Narayanan SC throughout August 2025.
Summoned while on the Mainland
Mr Gordon Chan and Mr Wilson Yuen handled nine fire summonses on behalf of a flat owner who was unable to return to Hong Kong from mainland China. Unusually, the fault lay with the management company of a new building, which led to the prosecution of all 25 owners.
Another Case of Neglect in Public Housing Declaration
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.
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.
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.
Increased Employees’ Compensation in 2025
The employees’ compensation scheme of Hong Kong sees a rise in compensation levels from 17 April 2025.
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.
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.
Contributor on Lexology
Mr Gordon Chan has become a contributor to the global legal information platform Lexology.
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.