Wong Lap-wai James
Wong Lap-wai James appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025), most often before the HKCFI.
About Wong Lap-wai James
Wong Lap-wai James appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025). These were heard before HKCFI (4) and HKDC (3).
Source: derived from 7 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
In the court record
Wong Lap-wai James is a Hong Kong barrister whose reported matters between 2024 and 2025 spanned the Court of First Instance and the District Court, most often as counsel for the accused. Reported instructions in the Court of First Instance include HKSAR v. Cheung Ka Chun [2025] HKCFI 1031, HKSAR v. Cheng Hoi Man [2024] HKCFI 2654, HKSAR v. Wong Fuk San [2024] HKCFI 2655, and HKSAR v. Wong Yeuk Nam and Another [2024] HKCFI 1057.
In the District Court, Wong appeared as counsel for the defendant in HKSAR v. Wu Huibao [2025] HKDC 1614, HKSAR v. Luo Xinzao and Others [2025] HKDC 988, and HKSAR v. Su Weitian and Another [2025] HKDC 209. The reported matters concern criminal law and drug offences.
In which courts has Wong Lap-wai James appeared?
Wong Lap-wai James has reported instructions in both the Court of First Instance, as in HKSAR v. Cheung Ka Chun [2025] HKCFI 1031, and the District Court, as in HKSAR v. Wu Huibao [2025] HKDC 1614, spanning 2024 to 2025.
What role does Wong Lap-wai James typically take?
Wong Lap-wai James is most often instructed as counsel for the accused, as in HKSAR v. Cheung Ka Chun [2025] HKCFI 1031, and as counsel for the defendant in District Court matters such as HKSAR v. Su Weitian and Another [2025] HKDC 209.
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How many cases has Wong Lap-wai James appeared in?
Wong Lap-wai James appears as counsel of record in 7 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2025).
Which courts does Wong Lap-wai James appear in?
Wong Lap-wai James appears before HKCFI (4) and HKDC (3).