Wilson Lam 劉煥新
Wilson Lam appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2025), most often before the HKCA.
About Wilson Lam
Wilson Lam appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2025). These were heard before HKCA (5), HKCFA (3) and HKCFI (1).
Source: derived from 9 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Wilson Lam (劉煥新) appears primarily in the appellate courts, most often instructed as counsel for the respondent. His reported matters concern criminal law, with a focus on drug offences and public order and protest.
In the Court of Appeal, he was counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v. Gwala Nhlanhla Johannes [2025] HKCA 751, HKSAR v. Lo Kwok Shing [2025] HKCA 538, HKSAR v. Montano Alma Putong and Another [2024] HKCA 1180, HKSAR v. Siu Hiu Fung [2024] HKCA 547 and HKSAR v. Au Chun Foo [2024] HKCA 169. Before the Court of Final Appeal, he appeared as counsel for the respondent in HKSAR v. Chan Chu Leung (陳柱良) [2024] HKCFA 1, HKSAR v. Tong Wai Hung (湯偉雄) [2021] HKCFA 46 and HKSAR v. Lo Kin Man (盧建民) (and 1 other) [2021] HKCFA 37. He also acted as counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v. Wong Chi Ho (and 1 other) [2025] HKCFI 2709.
What is Wilson Lam's appellate practice focus?
Wilson Lam (劉煥新) appears mainly before the Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal, most often as counsel for the respondent in criminal appeals concerning drug offences and public order and protest, including HKSAR v. Gwala Nhlanhla Johannes [2025] HKCA 751.
Which Court of Final Appeal cases has Wilson Lam appeared in?
Wilson Lam was counsel for the respondent before the Court of Final Appeal in HKSAR v. Chan Chu Leung (陳柱良) [2024] HKCFA 1, HKSAR v. Tong Wai Hung (湯偉雄) [2021] HKCFA 46 and HKSAR v. Lo Kin Man (盧建民) (and 1 other) [2021] HKCFA 37.
Has Wilson Lam acted for the prosecution?
Yes. Wilson Lam was counsel for the prosecution in HKSAR v. Wong Chi Ho (and 1 other) [2025] HKCFI 2709 in the Court of First Instance, distinct from his more frequent respondent role in appellate criminal matters.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has Wilson Lam appeared in?
Wilson Lam appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2021–2025).
Which courts does Wilson Lam appear in?
Wilson Lam appears before HKCA (5), HKCFA (3) and HKCFI (1).