Chan Sze Yan
Chan Sze Yan appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2023–2026), most often before the HKCA.
About Chan Sze Yan
Chan Sze Yan appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2023–2026). These were heard before HKCA (5) and HKCFA (2).
Source: derived from 7 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Chan Sze Yan practises as a barrister in Hong Kong, appearing primarily in the appellate courts, and has most often been instructed as counsel for the respondent. Reported work, spanning the period between 2023 and 2026, concerns Criminal Law, including Drug Offences and Violent Offences. In HKSAR v. Kwan Hau-Chi, Vanessa [2026] HKCA 1078 and HKSAR v. Wong Yu Wo [2026] HKCA 153, both heard in the Court of Appeal, Chan appeared for the respondent, as also in HKSAR v. Paul Shaun Wayne Wendell [2026] HKCA 89, HKSAR v. Chan Yuk Wing [2025] HKCA 1021 and HKSAR v. Man Tsz Ching [2025] HKCA 506.
Chan also appeared for the respondent before the Court of Final Appeal in HKSAR v. Kwan Tat Yee (關達儀) [2023] HKCFA 44 and an earlier hearing in the same matter, HKSAR v. Kwan Tat Yee (關達儀) [2023] HKCFA 15. Co-counsel on these appeals included Anthony Lai, Christie Lee, Eric TM Cheung, William Tam, Charles J Chan, Dick Lee, Jonathan Man and Martin Hui.
What courts does Chan Sze Yan appear before?
Chan Sze Yan appears primarily in Hong Kong's appellate courts, principally the Court of Appeal and the Court of Final Appeal, in reported criminal matters including HKSAR v. Kwan Hau-Chi, Vanessa [2026] HKCA 1078 and HKSAR v. Kwan Tat Yee (關達儀) [2023] HKCFA 44.
What role does Chan Sze Yan typically play in reported cases?
In the reported record, Chan Sze Yan has most often been instructed as counsel for the respondent, appearing in that capacity in appeals such as HKSAR v. Wong Yu Wo [2026] HKCA 153 and HKSAR v. Man Tsz Ching [2025] HKCA 506.
What practice areas does Chan Sze Yan's reported work cover?
The reported matters concern criminal law generally, with a concentration in drug offences and violent offences, reflected in Court of Appeal decisions such as HKSAR v. Chan Yuk Wing [2025] HKCA 1021.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has Chan Sze Yan appeared in?
Chan Sze Yan appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2023–2026).
Which courts does Chan Sze Yan appear in?
Chan Sze Yan appears before HKCA (5) and HKCFA (2).