Denise Chan
Denise Chan appears as counsel of record in 6 reported Hong Kong judgments (1999–2026), most often before the HKCA.
About Denise Chan
Denise Chan appears as counsel of record in 6 reported Hong Kong judgments (1999–2026). These were heard before HKCA (3) and HKCFA (3).
Source: derived from 6 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Denise Chan appears primarily in the appellate courts and has most often been instructed as counsel for the respondent in criminal matters. Denise Chan acted as counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v. CHEUNG CHI FUNG (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CHEUNG KING SHING) [2026] HKCA 996 and HKSAR v. HU MINGJIE (and 1 other) [2026] HKCA 405, and in the sentence-review proceedings SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE v. TAI TIN HO, ZAFAR AND ANOTHER (and 1 other) [2025] HKCA 1109.
Denise Chan also appeared as counsel for the appellant before the Court of Final Appeal in SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE v. TAM KIT-I (and 3 others) [2023] HKCFA 7, as counsel for the applicant in the related THE SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE v. TAM KIT-I (and 1 other) [2022] HKCFA 19, and, earlier, as counsel for the respondent in CHIM HON MAN v. HKSAR [1999] HKCFA 14. The reported matters concern criminal law, drug offences, and bribery and corruption.
What is Denise Chan's typical role in criminal appeals?
Denise Chan is most often instructed as counsel for the respondent in criminal appeals before the appellate courts, including HKSAR v. CHEUNG CHI FUNG (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CHEUNG KING SHING) [2026] HKCA 996 and HKSAR v. HU MINGJIE (and 1 other) [2026] HKCA 405.
Has Denise Chan appeared before the Court of Final Appeal?
Yes. Denise Chan appeared as counsel for the appellant in SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE v. TAM KIT-I (and 3 others) [2023] HKCFA 7 and as counsel for the applicant in the related THE SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE v. TAM KIT-I (and 1 other) [2022] HKCFA 19.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has Denise Chan appeared in?
Denise Chan appears as counsel of record in 6 reported Hong Kong judgments (1999–2026).
Which courts does Denise Chan appear in?
Denise Chan appears before HKCA (3) and HKCFA (3).