Cannise Chan 陳敏兒
Cannise Chan appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI.
About Cannise Chan
Cannise Chan appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (10) and HKDC (1).
Source: derived from 11 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Year of call (HK)
- 1993
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
Cannise Chan (陳敏兒) was called to the Bar in 1993. Her reported practice is concentrated in the Court of First Instance, with further appearances in the District Court, and centres on Criminal Law, extending into Drug Offences and Theft, Fraud & Dishonesty.
She has most often appeared as counsel for the accused, including in HKSAR v. Mkima Juma Rajabu [2026] HKCFI 3599, HKSAR v. Tsang Wai Chuen and Another [2025] HKCFI 1578, HKSAR v. Tong Ho Wan, Sean [2025] HKCFI 1033, HKSAR v. Siu Ngai Pok [2024] HKCFI 3562, HKSAR v. Yeung Hoi Laam [2024] HKCFI 2313 and HKSAR v. Lau Tsz Ming [2024] HKCFI 1182. She has also appeared as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Ng Chi Yip and Others [2026] HKCFI 1546, HKSAR v. Wong Tsz Ying Phoebe [2026] HKCFI 618 and HKSAR v. Fung Kei Kwan and Others [2026] HKCFI 349, and as counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v. Chow Chi Ho [2026] HKDC 742.
What courts does Cannise Chan appear in?
Cannise Chan appears primarily at first instance, most often in the Court of First Instance, with further appearances in the District Court, in reported criminal matters between 2024 and 2026.
What role has Cannise Chan most often played?
Cannise Chan has most often been instructed as counsel for the accused, including in HKSAR v. Mkima Juma Rajabu [2026] HKCFI 3599 and HKSAR v. Tsang Wai Chuen and Another [2025] HKCFI 1578.
What areas of law does Cannise Chan practise?
Cannise Chan's reported matters concern Criminal Law, extending into Drug Offences and Theft, Fraud & Dishonesty, appearing across defence, accused and prosecution roles including HKSAR v. Chow Chi Ho [2026] HKDC 742.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Cannise Chan appeared in?
Cannise Chan appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Cannise Chan appear in?
Cannise Chan appears before HKCFI (10) and HKDC (1).