Regulatory Offences - Gordon Chan, Esq

Interview by Immediahk on “Free Adoption” of Cats

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:14:28 +0000

Immediahk interviewed Mr Gordon Chan on the “free adoption” of cats as a facade to circumvent licensing requirements of animal traders.

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Talk on Evolution of Animal Protection Laws in Hong Kong

Gordon Chan, Esq — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:36:23 +0000

Mr Gordon Chan traced the evolution of animal protection laws in Hong Kong in the inaugural GBA University Cat Welfare Alliance seminar.

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East Week Interview on Fertility Treatment

Gordon Chan, Esq — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:30:48 +0000

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.

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Summoned while on the Mainland

Gordon Chan, Esq and Wilson Yuen, Esq — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:20:58 +0000

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.

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Another Case of Neglect in Public Housing Declaration

Gordon Chan, Esq — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:32:53 +0000

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.

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Interview by Phoenix TV on Claw Machines and Gambling

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sat, 24 May 2025 01:42:59 +0000

Phoenix TV's programme Hong Kong Perspectives 香港新視點 interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about the recent regulatory gap regarding claw machines in Hong Kong.

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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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CRHK1 Interview on Surrogacy Regulations and Medical Ethics

Gordon Chan, Esq — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:06:20 +0000

CRHK1 “On a Clear Day” interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about regulations on reproductive technologies, surrogacy, sex selection services, and the underlying medical ethics.

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i-Cable News Interview on Surrogacy Regulations

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:07:21 +0000

i-Cable News interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about a company suspected of offering surrogacy and sex selection services abroad.

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What makes an “advertisement”?

Gordon Chan, Esq — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:43:59 +0000

The thin line between product display and advertising was examined in the High Court regarding the sale of cigarettes in a convenience store.

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