Michael Leung
Michael Leung appears as counsel of record in 6 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKDC.
About Michael Leung
Michael Leung appears as counsel of record in 6 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKDC (3) and HKCFI (3).
Source: derived from 6 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Michael Leung is a Hong Kong barrister whose reported matters between 2024 and 2026 span the Court of First Instance and the District Court. He was most often instructed as counsel for the prosecution in criminal proceedings concerning drug offences, including HKSAR v. Chao Ka Lok [2026] HKDC 793, HKSAR v. Lau Tat Man [2025] HKDC 1515, and HKSAR v. Man Hoi Ling and Another [2025] HKDC 89.
Leung has also appeared as counsel for the accused, including in HKSAR v. Choi Pei Tak [2024] HKCFI 2624 and HKSAR v. Suen Lap Yin [2024] HKCFI 2215, and as counsel for the defendant in a construction dispute, NG Leung Ming t/a Ming Kee Eng Construction Co v. Hanki Contractors (Hong Kong) & Associates Ltd [2024] HKCFI 376.
What role does Michael Leung most often take in criminal proceedings?
Michael Leung is most often instructed as counsel for the prosecution in Hong Kong District Court drug offence matters, including HKSAR v. Chao Ka Lok [2026] HKDC 793 and HKSAR v. Lau Tat Man [2025] HKDC 1515, both concerning drug offences.
Has Michael Leung appeared as defence counsel?
Yes. Michael Leung has appeared as counsel for the accused in Court of First Instance drug matters, including HKSAR v. Choi Pei Tak [2024] HKCFI 2624 and HKSAR v. Suen Lap Yin [2024] HKCFI 2215, alongside his prosecution instructions in the District Court.
Has Michael Leung appeared in non-criminal matters?
Yes. Michael Leung acted as counsel for the defendant in a construction dispute, NG Leung Ming t/a Ming Kee Eng Construction Co v. Hanki Contractors (Hong Kong) & Associates Ltd [2024] HKCFI 376, alongside his predominantly criminal caseload in the District Court and Court of First Instance.
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How many cases has Michael Leung appeared in?
Michael Leung appears as counsel of record in 6 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Michael Leung appear in?
Michael Leung appears before HKDC (3) and HKCFI (3).