Short write-ups of recent Hong Kong judgments.
On 5 November 2025, the Court of Final Appeal allowed the prosecution's appeal in HKSAR v Mak Kwong Yiu, Chan Lai Yi, Wong Suk On and Lee Yik Ming (FACC 1/2025), restoring the four defendants' convictions for conspiracy to defraud. Senior Public Prosecutor Ms Lam Hiu Man and Senior Public Prosecutor Mr Shao Kwan Tai acted for the successful applicant (Department of Justice).
On 31 August 2026, District Judge Harold Leong handed down judgment in three consolidated actions between two brothers, Choi Wai Kwong (plaintiff) and Choi Wai Keung (defendant), finding for the plaintiff across the board. Mr Albert Yau, instructed by Messrs ZM Lawyers, acted for the successful plaintiff; Ms Virginia Y T Leung of Pauline Wong & Co. appeared for the defendant.
On 28 August 2026, Zervos JA handed down judgment in HKSAR v Chan Ching Wa (CACC 247/2025), granting the applicant leave to appeal out of time against an 18-year sentence for cocaine trafficking and conspiracy to manufacture, together with an appeal aid certificate so he can be legally represented at the substantive hearing. Mr Ng Wing Kit, SPP, appeared for the respondent. The applicant appeared in person, legal aid having been refused on 6 August 2025 and again on 12 August 2026.
On 28 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Chu VP and G Lam JA) handed down its decision in CACV 160/2022, [2026] HKCA 1615, granting the Respondents' application for security for costs in Emagist Entertainment Ltd v Nether Games (Hong Kong) Ltd and Others, though only in the reduced sum of HK$700,000 rather than the HK$2,000,000 sought. Mr Michael Ng, instructed by Messrs So, Lung & Associates, acted for the successful Respondents. Mr Ian Chau, instructed by Messrs Wong, Hui & Co, appeared for the Appellants.
On 25 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Kwan VP and Cheung JA) handed down judgment in CACV 926/2026 ZJ v HS, allowing the Mother's appeal against Deputy District Judge Matthew Leung's dismissal of her application under the Domestic and Cohabitation Relationship Violence Ordinance (Cap. 189) for an injunction restraining the Father from molesting the children of the family. Ms June Cheung, instructed by Withers, acted for the successful Petitioner.
On 26 August 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Patrick Fung SC handed down judgment in HCA 548/2024, dismissing PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited's ("International") strike-out application against China Evergrande Group (In Liquidation)'s tort claim. Mr Adrian Beltrami KC, Mr Charles Manzoni SC and Ms Cherry Xu, instructed by Karas So LLP, acted for the successful Plaintiff.
On 25 August 2026, Deputy Judge Wong Si-lai in the Court of First Instance handed down judgment in HKSAR v Hui Rui Sheng (許銳生), HCMA 441/2025, dismissing the appellant's appeal against both conviction and sentence for two counts of indecent assault under s.122(1) of the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200). The respondent was represented by Senior Public Prosecutor Mr Li Hei-chit and Public Prosecutor Mr Li Tsz-kin.
On 19 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (K Yeung JA) handed down judgment in HKSAR v. Meng Caiyi (CACC 58/2026, [2026] HKCA 1531), granting the applicant an Appeal Aid Certificate covering both conviction and sentence, and directing that his out-of-time application for leave to appeal be placed before the Full Court directly. Mr Marcus Lee, SPP, appeared for the respondent; the applicant appeared in person.
On 21 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Kwan VP and Cheung JA) determined the wife's summons for leave to adduce further evidence in her appeal from a Family Court ancillary relief judgment. Leave was granted in respect of most of the documents sought, with only the joint correspondence and counsel's note refused. Mr Bernard Man SC, Mr James Wood and Mr Alvin Cheung, instructed by Hugill & Ip, acted for the petitioner/appellant wife.
On 17 August 2026, Deputy District Judge Tsui Yee Mei handed down judgment in HKSAR v Tang Lupixun (鄧立迅), DCCC 310/2024, convicting the defendant on two counts of dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of an indictable offence under s.25(1) and (3) of Cap. 455 (the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance). Ms Chan Wing Sum (SCO) and Mr Wan Pui Hin (DO) appeared for the prosecution. Mr Tse Chi Ho SC and Mr Lai Ho Yeung, instructed by Li Ting Kwong Wong Ho Chun Solicitors, acted for the defendant.