Anthony Chan
About JA Anthony Chan
The Hon Mr Justice Anthony CHAN, JA serves as Justice of Appeal. In the HK Case Law database, Anthony Chan has been involved in 55 judgments spanning March 2025 to February 2026. These cases are from the Court of Appeal (55 cases).
Andrew Chan Hing-wai (Chinese: 陳慶偉; born 1961) is a Hong Kong judge who hears and tries criminal cases. Anthony Chan most frequently sits with Chow (18 cases), H. Au-Yeung (13 cases), Au (10 cases). Judgments involving Anthony Chan have been cited 11 times in subsequent decisions according to HKLII noteup data. The most cited case is [2025] HKCA 203 with 5 noteup citations.
Key legislation in Anthony Chan's cases includes Rules of the High Court (21 cases), District Court Ordinance (9 cases), High Court Ordinance (8 cases).
Education
- 🎓 graduated from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1984
- 🎓 received an LLB from the University of London External System in 1989
- 🎓 bar in England at Gray's Inn and in Hong Kong
How many cases has Anthony Chan been involved in?
Anthony Chan has been involved in 55 published judgments from March 2025 to February 2026. Cases span the Court of Appeal (55 cases). Anthony Chan holds the designation of Judge of the Court of First Instance.
What types of cases does Anthony Chan typically handle?
Based on 55 published judgments, Anthony Chan's cases most frequently involve Rules of the High Court (21 cases) and District Court Ordinance (9 cases).
Which court does Anthony Chan sit on in Hong Kong?
Anthony Chan sits on the Court of Appeal, with 55 published judgments from March 2025 to February 2026 in the database. Official position: Justice of Appeal.
How influential is Anthony Chan as a Hong Kong judge?
Judgments involving Anthony Chan have been cited 11 times in subsequent decisions. The most cited case is [2025] HKCA 203 with 5 noteup citations. Based on 55 published judgments.