Matthew Hui
Matthew Hui appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025), most often before the HKCA.
About Matthew Hui
Matthew Hui appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025). These were heard before HKCA (8) and HKCFI (2).
Source: derived from 10 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Matthew Hui's reported practice concerns criminal law, with particular focus on bribery and corruption and money laundering and proceeds of crime, together with drug offences and theft, fraud and dishonesty matters. He appears primarily in the appellate courts, most often the Court of Appeal, and is most often instructed as counsel for the respondent. He has repeatedly represented the respondent in the recurring appeal HKSAR v. Ha But Yee, appearing in [2024] HKCA 315, [2025] HKCA 274, and [2025] HKCA 517, as well as in HKSAR v. Pinto [2024] HKCA 1164 and [2024] HKCA 942, and HKSAR v. Li Gwing Chiu [2025] HKCA 857.
Hui has also appeared as counsel for the applicant in Secretary for Justice v. ST and Others [2025] HKCA 575 and as counsel for the respondent in Secretary for Justice v. Shin Dong Ki and Others [2025] HKCA 65. At first instance, he was instructed as counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v. Zsa Sing Tak [2025] HKCFI 6495 and HKSAR v. Lam Chung Yiu Charles [2025] HKCFI 3294. Co-counsel across these matters have included Betty Fu, Brian Chau, and Robert SK Lee.
What areas of law does Matthew Hui practise?
Matthew Hui's reported practice concerns criminal law, with particular focus on bribery and corruption and money laundering and proceeds of crime, appearing primarily in the Court of Appeal as counsel for the respondent, including in HKSAR v. Ha But Yee [2025] HKCA 517.
Has Matthew Hui prosecuted cases at first instance?
Yes. Matthew Hui was instructed as counsel for the prosecution before the Court of First Instance in HKSAR v. Zsa Sing Tak [2025] HKCFI 6495 and HKSAR v. Lam Chung Yiu Charles [2025] HKCFI 3294.
What role has Matthew Hui played in Secretary for Justice appeals?
Matthew Hui appeared as counsel for the applicant in Secretary for Justice v. ST and Others [2025] HKCA 575 and as counsel for the respondent in Secretary for Justice v. Shin Dong Ki and Others [2025] HKCA 65, both before the Court of Appeal.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has Matthew Hui appeared in?
Matthew Hui appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025).
Which courts does Matthew Hui appear in?
Matthew Hui appears before HKCA (8) and HKCFI (2).