Short write-ups of recent Hong Kong judgments.
On 11 September 2026, the Court of Appeal (Yeung JA) refused leave to appeal conviction and sentence in HKSAR v Yiu Kevin Kit Wai (CACC 175/2025). The respondent (HKSAR) was represented by acting Senior Public Prosecutor Ms. Shen Ka-ki; the applicant appeared in person.
On 23 September 2026, the Court of Appeal (VP Kwun, JA Lam, JA Chow) handed down reasons in CACV 493/2025, Sin Chan Kam v The Incorporated Owners of Wai Sun Building, dismissing the IO's appeal against a finding of contempt of court. Mr Sin, who appeared in person throughout, was awarded $8,000 in costs.
On 21 August 2026, the Court of First Instance (Alex Lee, Johnny Chan and Anna Lai JJ) handed down its verdict in HKSAR v Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China (HCCC 155/2022, [2026] HKCFI 4794), acquitting the Alliance, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of incitement to subvert state power under NSL 22/23. Mr Shum appeared for Lee Cheuk-yan.
On 21 September 2026, Deputy District Judge Wu Man Sang handed down judgment in DCEC 494/2024, Zhang Rong v Tam San Fung & Ors, finding the first respondent Tam San Fung liable under the Employees Compensation Ordinance (Cap. 282) for a workplace fall on 19 July 2022. Mr Cheng Chung Ping, instructed by Li & Tang Solicitors, acted for the successful applicant.
On 21 September 2026, Deputy District Judge Li Siu-him handed down judgment in the consolidated personal injury actions DCPI 2890/2020 and DCPI 3052/2020, dismissing both claims. Mr Tsang Wai-nam (曾蔚南大律師), instructed by LC Legal LLP, acted for the successful second defendant Profit Base Limited.
On 18 September 2026, the Court of Appeal handed down reasons in HKSAR v So Hoi Kam (CACC 149/2025, [2026] HKCA 1632), allowing the applicant's out-of-time application for leave to appeal against sentence and reducing his sentence from 12 years 8 months to 10 years 8 months. Mr Tse Ying-kuen, instructed by the Legal Aid Department, acted for the successful applicant.
On 21 September 2026, the Court of Appeal (Barma VP, G Lam and Chow JJA) allowed the appeals in CACV 190 & 191/2025 by Wong Po Kee Limited, Pyrofoe Engineers Limited and Keio Engineering Company Limited against the order of Deputy High Court Judge Maria Yuen dated 17 March 2025. Mr Jonathan Chang SC acted for the 1st and 2nd Respondents, and Mr Jason Wong for the 3rd Respondent. Ms Audrey Eu SC led Mr John Hui for the Liquidators.
On 21 September 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Cooper KC handed down judgment in Bedrock Manufacturing Europe BV and Another v. Whalet Limited [2026] HKCFI 4942, dismissing the Plaintiffs' claims to recover €1,161,248.79 paid into the Defendant's account as the result of an elaborate CEO impersonation fraud. Mr Danny Tang (leading Mr Nicholas Hsu), instructed by Anthony Siu & Co., acted for the successful Defendant.
On 18 September 2026, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in HKSAR v Siu Hon Fai (CACC 218/2024), allowing the appellant's appeal against sentence to the extent of reducing his total sentence from 19 years and 4 months to 17 years and 4 months' imprisonment. Ms Catherine Fung, instructed by K W Wong & Co on a pro bono basis, acted for the successful appellant.
On 31 July 2026, Deputy District Judge So Ka-yin handed down judgment in FCMC 1360/2020 ([2026] HKFC 139), an ancillary relief application arising from a 2014 marriage. Mr Lau Pak-wai of Messrs Woo Kwan Lee & Lo acted for the successful wife.