Barrister-at-Law
From 31 March 2026, a range of new tools became available to the Housing Authority to combat the abuse of public housing resources. Criminalising new abusive activities, granting additional powers, and extending prosecution deadlines. This marks a significant overhaul to support enforcement.
A seemingly innocent vape jeopardised a promising career. After representations by Mr Gordon Chan, a lady was given a chance to retain her job and pursue her career.
Wearing a seat belt can save lives. But the implementation of the latest seat belt regulations leaves bus passengers confused.
In a strange case of confusion, a lady was accused of failing to keep HKID records for her employees. Mr Gordon Chan persuaded the ImmD before the trial to withdraw the summonses and to bind over the lady instead.
East Week magazine interviewed Mr Gordon Chan regarding the emergence of pinball machines in Hong Kong that may involve an element of gambling.
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.
Immediahk interviewed Mr Gordon Chan on the “free adoption” of cats as a facade to circumvent licensing requirements of animal traders.
Mr Gordon Chan traced the evolution of animal protection laws in Hong Kong in the inaugural GBA University Cat Welfare Alliance seminar.
East Week magazine interviewed Mr Gordon Chan regarding agencies arranging patients to undergo fertility treatment in licensed clinics in Hong Kong under a false pretence.
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.
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.
