Derek Lau 劉俊豪

Solicitor LAU & CO., H.H. 20 appearances

Derek Lau appears as solicitor on record in 20 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026), most often before the HKCFA. LAU & CO., H.H..

About Derek Lau

Derek Lau appears as counsel of record in 20 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2026). These were heard before HKCFA (9), HKCA (6) and HKCFI (5).

Source: derived from 20 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 18 June 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Solicitor
Firm: LAU & CO., H.H.
Position: Partner
Admitted: 05/2010

Registry facts from the Law Society of Hong Kong Law List.

In the court record

Derek Lau (劉俊豪) is a solicitor and Partner at Lau & Co., H.H., admitted in Hong Kong in May 2010. Reported matters bearing his name span 2021 to 2026 and appear primarily in the appellate courts, with the respondent-side role predominating. He was counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v. LAI CHEE YING AND ANOTHER [2026] HKCA 317, HKSAR v. YEUNG SUET YING CLARISSE AND OTHERS (AND 2 OTHERS) [2026] HKCA 284 and HKSAR v. OLIINYK ALLA [2026] HKCA 192, and appeared for the respondent in the related matters HKSAR v. CHOY YUK LING (蔡玉玲) [2023] HKCFA 12 and [2023] HKCFA 1. The reported matters concern Criminal Law, Drug Offences and Theft, Fraud & Dishonesty, with further appearances touching Privacy & Data Protection, Public Order & Protest, Road Traffic & Driving Offences and Violent Offences. He also acted as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. MILNE JOHN [2022] HKCFA 22 and, in an earlier stage of the same matter, as counsel for the applicant in HKSAR v. MILNE JOHN [2022] HKCFA 10, and represented the respondent in HKSAR v. CHAN KAM CHING (陳鑑清) [2022] HKCFA 7.

In what courts does Derek Lau typically appear?

Derek Lau appears primarily in Hong Kong's appellate courts, chiefly the Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal, in matters reported between 2021 and 2026, including HKSAR v. LAI CHEE YING AND ANOTHER [2026] HKCA 317.

Has Derek Lau appeared in roles other than counsel for the respondent?

Yes. While most often counsel for the respondent, Derek Lau also acted as counsel for the appellant in HKSAR v. MILNE JOHN [2022] HKCFA 22 and as counsel for the applicant in an earlier stage of the same matter, [2022] HKCFA 10.