Andrew Lau 劉晉安
Andrew Lau appears as counsel of record in 14 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI.
About Andrew Lau
Andrew Lau appears as counsel of record in 14 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (6), HKCA (5) and HKDC (2).
Source: derived from 14 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Andrew Lau (劉晉安) appeared across both the appellate and first-instance courts between 2024 and 2026, most often in the Court of First Instance, most often instructed as counsel for the applicant, in reported matters concerning criminal law, judicial review and immigration, and wills, probate and estates. He acted as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. Modic Entertainment (HK) Company Limited 澳滌娛樂(香港)有限公司 [2026] HKCFA 15, following earlier stages of the same matter at [2025] HKCFI 5630 and [2025] HKCFI 1736 as counsel for the applicant and appellant respectively. He also acted as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v. Xiao Chunqiang [2025] HKCA 323 and as counsel for the defendant in Chiu Mei Cherry v. Yip Ngan Yuk and Another [2025] HKCA 677.
In judicial review matters, he appeared in Radio Television Hong Kong Programme Staff Union and Another v. Communications Authority (and 1 other), reported across [2024] HKCA 845, [2025] HKCA 121 and [2025] HKCA 344, and as counsel for the applicant in Chow Hang Tung v. Commissioner of Correctional Services [2026] HKCFI 241. His civil matters include Dezun Trade Company Ltd v. Sehai Trading Ltd [2026] HKCFI 2201 and Yan Tao v. Wang Jian [2025] HKCFI 1597, both as counsel for the plaintiff, and Chan Loi Sun and Others v. Chan Yuet（or Yut）Wo Tso with Chan Kam Wai as Manager and Another [2025] HKDC 263.
What areas does Andrew Lau practise in?
Andrew Lau (劉晉安) has reported matters spanning criminal law, judicial review and immigration, and wills, probate and estates, appearing across both the appellate and first-instance courts, most often as counsel for the applicant.
What is an example of Andrew Lau's judicial review work?
Andrew Lau (劉晉安) appeared in Radio Television Hong Kong Programme Staff Union and Another v. Communications Authority (and 1 other), a matter reported across multiple Court of Appeal decisions including [2024] HKCA 845 and [2025] HKCA 344.
Has Andrew Lau appeared in the Court of Final Appeal?
Yes. Andrew Lau (劉晉安) acted as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. Modic Entertainment (HK) Company Limited 澳滌娛樂(香港)有限公司 [2026] HKCFA 15, following earlier stages of the same matter in the Court of First Instance.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Andrew Lau appeared in?
Andrew Lau appears as counsel of record in 14 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Andrew Lau appear in?
Andrew Lau appears before HKCFI (6), HKCA (5) and HKDC (2).