Wong Hing-wai Newman
Wong Hing-wai Newman appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI.
About Wong Hing-wai Newman
Wong Hing-wai Newman appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (9) and HKDC (1).
Source: derived from 10 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Wong Hing-wai Newman is a Hong Kong barrister whose reported matters between 2024 and 2026 were concentrated in the Court of First Instance, most often as counsel for the accused. Reported instructions include HKSAR v. Law Chun Ho and Others [2026] HKCFI 1319, HKSAR v. Chow Hung Man [2025] HKCFI 1247, HKSAR v. Waithira Faith Jane Wanjiru [2025] HKCFI 429, HKSAR v. Leung Yuen Sun [2024] HKCFI 3378, HKSAR v. Li Ka Kan [2024] HKCFI 2968, HKSAR v. Chow Ka Chun [2024] HKCFI 2652, HKSAR v. Wong Chun Kit [2024] HKCFI 1248, HKSAR v. Hon Chun Yam [2024] HKCFI 1240, and HKSAR v. Wong Wai Lok [2024] HKCFI 450.
A smaller share of reported instructions were in the District Court, including HKSAR v. Akemi Pattarapong [2024] HKDC 2161, where Wong appeared as counsel for the defendant. The reported matters concern criminal law and drug offences, spanning first-instance proceedings in the Court of First Instance and the District Court between 2024 and 2026.
In which court does Wong Hing-wai Newman most often appear?
Wong Hing-wai Newman appears primarily in the Court of First Instance, most often as counsel for the accused, as in HKSAR v. Law Chun Ho and Others [2026] HKCFI 1319 and HKSAR v. Chow Hung Man [2025] HKCFI 1247, in reported criminal law and drug offences matters.
What role does Wong Hing-wai Newman play in reported criminal matters?
Wong Hing-wai Newman is most often instructed as counsel for the accused, as in HKSAR v. Leung Yuen Sun [2024] HKCFI 3378 and HKSAR v. Li Ka Kan [2024] HKCFI 2968, both heard in the Court of First Instance.
Has Wong Hing-wai Newman appeared in the District Court?
Yes. Wong Hing-wai Newman appeared as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Akemi Pattarapong [2024] HKDC 2161, a District Court matter, alongside a larger reported share of instructions as counsel for the accused in the Court of First Instance.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
Frequently instructed alongside
How many cases has Wong Hing-wai Newman appeared in?
Wong Hing-wai Newman appears as counsel of record in 10 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does Wong Hing-wai Newman appear in?
Wong Hing-wai Newman appears before HKCFI (9) and HKDC (1).