Lau Kai-yin Roy
Lau Kai-yin Roy appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI.
About Lau Kai-yin Roy
Lau Kai-yin Roy appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (11).
Source: derived from 11 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Lau Kai-yin Roy is a barrister whose reported practice, between 2024 and 2026, sits exclusively in the Court of First Instance, concentrated in Criminal Law and Drug Offences, with a smaller share of Theft, Fraud & Dishonesty matters. He has most often been instructed as counsel for the accused.
His reported appearances as counsel for the accused include HKSAR v. Sohaib Mohammad [2026] HKCFI 652, HKSAR v. Wan Chi San [2025] HKCFI 1661, HKSAR v. Chiu Hei Tik and Another [2025] HKCFI 1660, HKSAR v. Phung Hai [2025] HKCFI 210, HKSAR v. Tsui Wing Leung [2024] HKCFI 2757, HKSAR v. Fong Tin Ming [2024] HKCFI 1500, and HKSAR v. Lau Kam Kui [2024] HKCFI 1172. As counsel for the defendant, he appeared in HKSAR v. Lau Ho Kwan [2026] HKCFI 3788, HKSAR v. Zhuang Shiyu and Another [2026] HKCFI 3795, HKSAR v. Mak Chi Fung [2025] HKCFI 476, and HKSAR v. Yip Chi Kit [2025] HKCFI 351.
What is Lau Kai-yin Roy's typical role in his reported cases?
Lau Kai-yin Roy has most often been instructed as counsel for the accused in Court of First Instance criminal matters, including HKSAR v. Sohaib Mohammad [2026] HKCFI 652 and HKSAR v. Wan Chi San [2025] HKCFI 1661, with a further share of matters as counsel for the defendant.
What practice areas does Lau Kai-yin Roy cover?
His reported Court of First Instance practice, between 2024 and 2026, concentrates on Criminal Law and Drug Offences, with a smaller share of Theft, Fraud & Dishonesty matters, spanning cases such as HKSAR v. Lau Ho Kwan [2026] HKCFI 3788 and HKSAR v. Fong Tin Ming [2024] HKCFI 1500.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Lau Kai-yin Roy appeared in?
Lau Kai-yin Roy appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Lau Kai-yin Roy appear in?
Lau Kai-yin Roy appears before HKCFI (11).