Pro Bono - Gordon Chan, Esq

Another special recognition for pro bono community legal service

Gordon Chan, Esq — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:25:56 +0000

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.

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The Case of a Used Man

Gordon Chan, Esq — Tue, 20 May 2025 04:08:06 +0000

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 The case was unconditionally withdrawn after representations were made on his behalf.

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Unlawful Alienation of Land

Gordon Chan, Esq and Kimberlie Chu — Fri, 09 May 2025 09:10:13 +0000

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.

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Witness for the Prosecution

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:30:17 +0000

While a criminal conviction may serve as evidence in a civil trial, an acquittal does not aid the defendant in civil proceedings.

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Another recognition by HKU Law Faculty Newsletter

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 06:26:46 +0000

“... It was a great weight over the past year off my mind to be safely acquitted, with the help of Mr Chan …” (Translation)

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Special recognition for pro bono community legal service

Gordon Chan, Esq — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:29:50 +0000

Mr Gordon Chan is pleased to receive a Special Award in the 2020-22 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services.

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To Arrest a Prosecution Witness

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:02:26 +0000

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.

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The Problem of a Phone

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 11:58:05 +0000

In a rape appeal, Mr Gordon Chan discovered surprising new evidence from a phone that was sealed for five years, turning the case around.

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Recognition by HKU Law Faculty Newsletter

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:39:09 +0000

Mr Gordon Chan was recognised by HKU Law Faculty's August issue newsletter for his meticulous work in a rape appeal case.

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The Unbearable Lightness of Pesticide

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:27:01 +0000

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.

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