Anthony Chau
Anthony Chau appears as counsel of record in 20 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026), most often before the HKCFA.
About Anthony Chau
Anthony Chau appears as counsel of record in 20 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026). These were heard before HKCFA (11), HKCFI (6) and HKCA (3).
Source: derived from 20 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Anthony Chau is a Hong Kong barrister whose reported matters, between 2020 and 2026, concern criminal law, national security, and public order and protest. Appearances are concentrated in the appellate courts, and Chau has most often been instructed as counsel for the respondent.
Chau appeared as counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v Tam Tak Chi (譚得志), reported across [2025] HKCFA 4, [2024] HKCFA 25, [2024] HKCA 649 and [2024] HKCA 231, and in HKSAR v So Tsun Fung (蘇浚鋒) [2026] HKCFA 25. Chau also appeared as counsel for the respondent in national-security-related appeals including HKSAR v Lui Sai Yu (呂世瑜) [2023] HKCFA 10, HKSAR v Chan Chun Kit (陳俊傑) [2022] HKCFA 5, HKSAR v Tong Wai Hung (湯偉雄) [2021] HKCFA 46, HKSAR v Ng Hau Yi Sidney (伍巧怡) [2021] HKCFA 42, and HKSAR v Lo Kin Man (盧建民) and Another [2021] HKCFA 37.
What are Anthony Chau's main practice areas?
Anthony Chau's reported matters, between 2020 and 2026, concern criminal law, national security, and public order and protest, with appearances concentrated in the appellate courts, most often as counsel for the respondent, as in HKSAR v Tam Tak Chi [2025] HKCFA 4.
Which recurring case has Anthony Chau appeared in before the Court of Final Appeal?
Chau appeared as counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v Tam Tak Chi (譚得志), a matter reported before the Court of Final Appeal and the Court of Appeal across [2025] HKCFA 4, [2024] HKCFA 25, [2024] HKCA 649 and [2024] HKCA 231.
Has Anthony Chau appeared in national security related appeals?
Yes; Chau appeared as counsel for the respondent in national-security-related appeals including HKSAR v Lui Sai Yu (呂世瑜) [2023] HKCFA 10, HKSAR v Chan Chun Kit (陳俊傑) [2022] HKCFA 5, and HKSAR v Tong Wai Hung (湯偉雄) [2021] HKCFA 46.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has Anthony Chau appeared in?
Anthony Chau appears as counsel of record in 20 reported Hong Kong judgments (2020–2026).
Which courts does Anthony Chau appear in?
Anthony Chau appears before HKCFA (11), HKCFI (6) and HKCA (3).