Short write-ups of recent Hong Kong judgments.
On 29 October 2026, B Fung J in the Court of First Instance handed down judgment in HCMP 1187/2025, Li Wai Chun Transportation Co Ltd v Chang Man Shan Yvette, [2026] HKCFI 6053, dismissing the Plaintiff's application to commit the Defendant for contempt of court. Mr Sampson Siu, instructed by Lee & Yik Lawyers, acted for the successful Defendant.
On 26 October 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Gary CC Lam handed down judgment in _Greatview Holdings Ltd and Others v Glorious Sea Holdings Ltd and Others_ [2026] HKCFI 5984, granting only partial interlocutory relief to the Plaintiffs. Mr Christopher Chain SC, leading Mr Jason Yu and Mr Alex Yeung (instructed by Deacons), acted for the Plaintiffs.
On 28 October 2026, the Court of Appeal (Kwan VP, Cheung and Chow JJA) handed down judgment in Fong Ping Kit v Tsang Hin Wai, Administrator of the Estate of Lee Chiu Tai, Deceased and Another [2026] HKCA 1732, dismissing the 1st Defendant's appeal. Mr Patrick Chong and Mr Terrence Tai of Sit, Fung, Kwong & Shum acted for the successful Plaintiff.
On 26 October 2026, Deputy District Judge Zabrina Lau of the District Court handed down judgment in Huang Haoyu v Kazeroun Nasir (DCJ 5554/2019; [2026] HKDC 1726), allowing the plaintiff's claims in constructive trust and unjust enrichment and ordering repayment of US$77,474 with interest. Mr Ian Yu, instructed by Ng & Shum, acted for the plaintiff.
On 20 October 2026, the Court of First Instance (Ng J) handed down judgment in _Choy Yuen On, David v Lam Kin Chung and Another_ [2026] HKCFI 5696, dismissing the Plaintiff's defamation claims against both Defendants in two consolidated actions (HCA 2599/2014 and HCA 110/2018). Mr Jason Pow SC and Mr Peter K C Wong, instructed by Rowdget W Young & Co, acted for the successful 1st Defendant; the 2nd Defendant appeared in person.
On 8 October 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Jonathan Wong handed down judgment in Ocean System Ltd v MTR Corporation Ltd [2026] HKCFI 5668, giving mixed rulings on two case-management applications arising from an alleged HVAC nuisance at Admirality Centre. Mr William Wong SC (leading Mr Jonathan Chan), instructed by Ip, Kwan & Co, acted for the Plaintiffs; Ms Audrey Eu SC (leading Mr Albert Chan), instructed by Lo & Lo, acted for the 1st Defendant (MTR).
On 12 October 2026, the Court of Appeal (Au JA, with Barma JA concurring) handed down its decision in Re Sunni International Ltd [2026] HKCA 1789, varying the costs order nisi it had earlier made in Lo's favour on his successful extension of time application. Ms Ann Lee, instructed by TK Tsui & Co, acted for the Liquidator, who was unsuccessful on the variation.
On 2 October 2026, the Court of Appeal (Au and Coleman JJA) handed down judgment in Borrelli v Linklaters [2026] HKCA 1731, granting in part CNG's application for a stay of execution pending appeal. Mr Norman Nip SC leading Mr Leon Guo, instructed by GH Legal, acted for the intervener CNG; Mr James Wood, instructed by Karas So LLP, acted for the plaintiffs.
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 14 September 2026, Deputy High Court Judge Gary CC Lam handed down judgment in HCCT 105/2026, granting the Plaintiff an anti-suit injunction restraining the Defendants from pursuing a new PRC action in Xiamen and ordering them to discontinue those proceedings. Mr Bernard Man SC, leading Mr James Man and Mr Jonathan Ng (instructed by Anthony Siu & Co), acted for the successful Plaintiff.