Barrister-at-Law
In FLS 5025/2026, Mr Gordon Chan represented a visa holder under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduate (IANG) who was prosecuted for importing vapes and pods into Hong Kong. The Department of Justice agreed to dispose of the case by ONE/BO, minimising the impact on his future visa renewal.
In KCS 26108/2025, Mr Gordon Chan represented a visa applicant under the Top Talent Pass Scheme who was prosecuted for importing vapes into Hong Kong. The Department of Justice agreed to dispose of the case by ONE/BO, without affecting the visa application.
Now News programme “Now Report” interviewed Mr Gordon Chan about the further tightening of smoking regulations and vaping ban in Hong Kong.
Gordon Chan has once again been named a Lexology Legal Influencer for Q1 2026 in the Private Client – Asia-Pacific category.
Hong Kong has once again tightened its control over alternative smoking products. From 30 April 2026, the possession of vapes in public places has become a criminal offence.
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.
The thin line between product display and advertising was examined in the High Court regarding the sale of cigarettes in a convenience store.
Hong Kong has a stringent and discouraging smoking ban. Following this policy, emerging alternative products are prohibited, and importing them into Hong Kong is an offence.
