Barrister-at-Law
In KCS 30477/2025, Mr Gordon Chan persuaded the Department of Justice to reconsider its earlier rejection of ONE/BO for a Capital Investment Entrant Scheme holder prosecuted for importing IQOS devices and heat sticks. Binding over was allowed in the end, preserving his ability to remain and develop his business in Hong Kong.
A drunken night in Lan Kwai Fong can ruin a career. In ESS 21202/2026, Mr Gordon Chan represented an intoxicated foreign student who obstructed police and persuaded the prosecution to seek a bind-over instead of a criminal record.
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.
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.
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.
In FLCC 368/2025, Mr Gordon Chan represented an elderly man accused of stealing money from a wallet he had picked up. The charge was withdrawn after it was established that the man suffered from dementia and was unfit to plead or stand trial.
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.
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 The case was unconditionally withdrawn after representations were made on his behalf.
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.
Mr Gordon Chan made representations for a domestic helper to the prosecution on a charge of breach of condition of stay. She was given a chance to remain in Hong Kong and keep her job.
