Another special recognition for pro bono community legal service
Mr Gordon Chan is pleased to receive a Special Award in the 2023/24 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services for contributing over 50 hours in pro bono services.
Mr Gordon Chan is pleased to receive a Special Award in the 2023/24 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services for contributing over 50 hours in pro bono services.
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 The case was unconditionally withdrawn after representations were made on his behalf.
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.
“… It was a great weight over the past year off my mind to be safely acquitted, with the help of Mr Chan …” (Translation)…
Mr Gordon Chan is pleased to receive a Special Award in the 2020-22 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services.
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.
In a rape appeal, Mr Gordon Chan discovered surprising new evidence from a phone that was sealed for five years, turning the case around.
Mr Gordon Chan was recognised by HKU Law Faculty’s August issue newsletter for his meticulous work in a rape appeal case.
In an employment-related negligence claim, the standard of care expected of an employer is higher when the work duties are concerned with regulated substances.