David Chan 陳連九
David Chan appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026), most often before the HKCA.
About David Chan
David Chan appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026). These were heard before HKCA (6), HKCFA (2) and HKCFI (1).
Source: derived from 10 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
David Chan (陳連九) has a reported practice in Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Judicial Review & Immigration, appearing primarily in the appellate courts between 2021 and 2026, most often instructed as counsel for the respondent. He appeared for the respondent in HKSAR v. Xiao Chunqiang [2025] HKCA 323, HKSAR v. Ahmed Shamir and Another [2025] HKCA 94, HKSAR v. Lai Wai Chun [2024] HKCA 1139, HKSAR v. Lee Kwok Wai [2024] HKCA 538 and HKSAR v. Hui On Lung [2024] HKCA 534.
Chan also appeared for the respondent in HKSAR v. Morrow Jr, Charles Raymond [2024] HKCA 161 and in HKSAR v. Ng Fan Ying (吳藩英), a matter reported at both [2021] HKCFA 44 and [2021] HKCFA 30 before the Court of Final Appeal. His more recent matters include acting as counsel for the applicant in Boill Healthcare Holdings Ltd v. The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd [2026] HKCFI 3827 and as counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v. To Wing Sze, Cherrie [2026] HKDC 900.
What is David Chan's usual role on appeal?
David Chan is most often instructed as counsel for the respondent in appellate Criminal Law matters, appearing before the Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal, including in HKSAR v. Xiao Chunqiang [2025] HKCA 323 and HKSAR v. Ng Fan Ying [2021] HKCFA 44.
Has David Chan appeared before the Court of Final Appeal?
Yes. David Chan was instructed as counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v. Ng Fan Ying (吳藩英), reported at [2021] HKCFA 44 and [2021] HKCFA 30, both before the Court of Final Appeal.
What practice areas does David Chan cover?
David Chan's reported matters concern Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Judicial Review & Immigration, spanning the Court of Appeal, Court of Final Appeal, Court of First Instance and District Court between 2021 and 2026.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has David Chan appeared in?
David Chan appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026).
Which courts does David Chan appear in?
David Chan appears before HKCA (6), HKCFA (2) and HKCFI (1).