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Li Hao Tian v. The Secretary for The Civil Service
[2026] HKCA 1413Court of Appeal17 Aug 2026Civil Procedure

On 17 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Au and Anthony Chan JJA) refused Mr Li Hao Tian's application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal in CACV 480A/2024. Mr Tommy Cheung, instructed by the Department of Justice, together with Ms Celina Lam, Government Counsel, acted for the successful Secretary for the Civil Service.