Newman Wong 王興偉

Barrister Called 1986 8 appearances

Newman Wong appears as counsel of record in 8 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI.

About Newman Wong

Newman Wong appears as counsel of record in 8 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (5) and HKDC (3).

Source: derived from 8 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision 4 May 2026. Published on HKLII.

Professional record

Branch: Barrister
Year of call (HK): 1986
Year of call (UK): 1985

Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.

In the court record

Newman Wong (王興偉) is a Hong Kong barrister called to the Bar in 1986 (England and Wales, 1985). His reported practice, spanning between 2024 and 2026, is concentrated at first instance in the Court of First Instance and the District Court, in matters concerning criminal law, drug offences, and road traffic and driving offences. Wong appeared for the accused in HKSAR v. Ho Sau Chun and Others [2026] HKCFI 2994, HKSAR v. Yip Tin Chi [2026] HKCFI 1568, and HKSAR v. She Suet Yee and Another [2025] HKCFI 2723, and for the defendant in HKSAR v. Leung Wai Tik [2025] HKCFI 2683, HKSAR v. Chau Tsz Yeung and Another [2025] HKCFI 1359, and HKSAR v. Cheung Hing Chik, reported at [2025] HKDC 296 and [2025] HKDC 295. He has also appeared for the prosecution, in HKSAR v. Gurung Lok Bahadur [2025] HKDC 204.

What kind of criminal matters has Newman Wong handled?

Newman Wong (王興偉), called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1986, has appeared for the accused and the defendant before the Court of First Instance and District Court in reported criminal law, drug offences, and road traffic matters, including HKSAR v. Ho Sau Chun and Others [2026] HKCFI 2994.

Has Newman Wong appeared for the prosecution?

Yes. Newman Wong appeared for the prosecution in HKSAR v. Gurung Lok Bahadur [2025] HKDC 204 before the District Court, though his reported practice is most often as counsel for the accused or defendant in criminal and drug offences matters.