Updates

Unlawful Alienation of Land

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.

Witness for the Prosecution

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

What makes an “advertisement”?

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

New Sentencing Guideline for Cocaine, Heroin, and Ice

The Court of Appeal seized a rare opportunity, in a case that spanned over eight years, to review the sentencing guidelines for cocaine, heroin, and ice. In this unusual decision, the sentence for trafficking an exceptionally large quantity of drugs was reduced.

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