Case Digest
Hong Kong judgments picked and reviewed by a practicing lawyer. Chosen for public interest, unusual facts, or an important legal principle.
- 香港特別行政區 訴 劉偉亮及另一人
District Court · 2026-08-27 · Criminal
On 27 August 2026, Deputy Judge Cheng Nim-tsz of the District Court handed down judgment in HKSAR v Lau Wai Leong & Another (DCCC 1293/2024, [2026] HKDC 1501), acquitting both defendants of conspiracy for an agent to accept advantage under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) §§9(1)(a) and 12(1), read with the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200) §§159A and 159C. Mr Luk Chun-kit and Mr Hung Kin, instructed by Lu Wai Keung & Co., acted for the successful defendants.
- N.P. King (Hong Kong) Ltd and Another v. Lam Wing Lam and Another
Court of First Instance · 2026-09-09 · Employment
On 9 September 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Gary CC Lam handed down judgment in N.P. King (Hong Kong) Ltd and Another v. Lam Wing Lam and Another [2026] HKCFI 5167, awarding the Plaintiffs HK$232,180.10 in damages against the 1st Defendant for breach of his duty of fidelity and restrictive covenants, while dismissing the claim against the 2nd Defendant and the Defendants' counterclaim. Mr Frederick Fong, instructed by Christine M. Koo & Ip, acted for the successful Plaintiffs.
- HKSAR v. Chen Keen (Alias Jack Chen) and Others
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-26 · Criminal
On 31 August 2026, a corrigendum issued in HKSAR v Chen Keen (alias Jack Chen) and Others (CACC 228/2023), supplementing the Court of Appeal's 26 August 2026 judgment (Macrae Acting CJHC, Poon and Lam JJA) by adding the formal terms of a certificate granted to the appellants on a point of law concerning jury directions on Listing Rules terminology in a conspiracy to defraud prosecution. The appeal arises from HCCC 309/2019 ([2024] HKCFI 327).
- Re Forever Winner International Limited (in Liquidation)
Court of First Instance · 2026-09-08 · Insolvency
On 16 July 2026, the Court of First Instance handed down judgment in HCMP 1105/2026, Re Forever Winner International Limited (in liquidation), granting recognition and assistance to the joint liquidators appointed by the BVI Court. Mr Randall Arthur (Solicitor Advocate), of Georgiou Partnership LLP, acted for the successful applicants.
- HKSAR v. Pastana Carvalho Andreza Narely
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-12 · Criminal Procedure
On 12 August 2026, K Yeung JA handed down judgment in HKSAR v Pastana Carvalho Andreza Narely (CACC 215/2026), refusing the applicant's application for bail pending her intended out-of-time appeal against her original sentence. Ms Janice Kwan SPP appeared for the Respondent, while Ms Priscilia Lam SC leading Mr Kasper Fan (instructed by Vitus Lawyers and assigned by the Director of Legal Aid) acted for the Applicant.
- 香港特別行政區 訴 邱植
District Court · 2026-07-20 · Criminal
On 20 July 2026, Deputy Judge Yu Chun-cheung in the District Court acquitted Yau Chik (邱植) on all five charges in HKSAR v Yau Chik, DCCC 360/2025. Ms Leung Sun-yin of Li Chi Fan Solicitors, assigned by the Legal Aid Department, acted for the successful first defendant.
- Ho Wai Yee v. The Medical Superintendent of the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Psychiatric Observation Unit and Others
Court of First Instance · 2026-09-04 · Judicial Review / Public Law
On 4 September 2026, Coleman J handed down judgment in HCAL 818/2025, Ho Wai Yee v. The Medical Superintendent of the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Psychiatric Observation Unit and Others, dismissing the Applicant's application for judicial review and ordering costs against her on a nisi basis. Mr John Cheung and Mr Alex Chan, instructed by Johnson Stokes & Master, acted for the successful 1st and 2nd Respondents (the Medical Superintendent and the Hospital Authority).
- HKSAR v. Barros Correia Daniel Carlos
Court of Appeal · 2026-09-04 · Criminal
On 4 September 2026, the Court of Appeal (Macrae VP and Zervos JA) handed down judgment in HKSAR v Barros Correia Daniel Carlos (CACV 271/2025), allowing the appellant's appeal against sentence and reducing his term from 14 years to 12 years and 4 months' imprisonment. Mr David Boyton and Ms Gretel Wong, instructed by Lee Law Firm, acted for the successful appellant.
- O v. S
Court of First Instance · 2026-08-31 · Arbitration
On 31 August 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Gary CC Lam handed down judgment in O v. S (HCCT 82/2026; [2026] HKCFI 4910), dismissing the Plaintiff's originating summons and refusing to set aside a partial award issued by an HKIAC tribunal. Mr Ambrose Ho SC (leading Mr Benny Lo and Mr Jiang Zixin), instructed by Han Kun Law Offices LLP, acted for the successful Defendant.
- Lee Charles Goon Lok v. Lee Kwok Ching and Others
Court of First Instance · 2026-09-01 · Property / Land
On 1 September 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Gary CC Lam handed down judgment in HCA 2366/2015, Lee Charles Goon Lok v Lee Kwok Ching and Others, dismissing the Plaintiff's claim and the 3rd Defendant's cross-claim against the 1st and 2nd Defendants, save for an order that the three Brothers, as managers of the Li Wa Fuk Tso, provide accounts of rental income from 11 remaining properties. Mr Jonathan Chang SC leading Mr Timothy Lam acted for the successful 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Defendants.