Kwan
About VP Kwan
The Hon Madam Justice KWAN, V-P serves as Vice-President of the Court of Appeal. In the HK Case Law database, Kwan has been involved in 161 judgments spanning January 2025 to February 2026. These cases are from the Court of Appeal (161 cases).
Susan Kwan Shuk-hing (Chinese: 關淑馨; born 1954) is a Hong Kong judge. Kwan most frequently sits with Cheung (51 cases), G Lam (38 cases), Au (30 cases). Judgments involving Kwan have been cited 54 times in subsequent decisions according to HKLII noteup data. The most cited case is [2025] HKCA 630 with 6 noteup citations.
Key legislation in Kwan's cases includes Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance (66 cases), Rules of the High Court (47 cases), Immigration Ordinance (37 cases).
Education
- 🎓 received an LLB in 1977 and a PCLL in 1978 from the University of Hong Kong
- 🎓 Bar in 1979 and was a barrister in private practice until 1999
- 🎓 Bar Association from 1996 to 1999
How many cases has Kwan been involved in?
Kwan has been involved in 161 published judgments from January 2025 to February 2026. Cases span the Court of Appeal (161 cases). Kwan holds the designation of Justice of Appeal.
What types of cases does Kwan typically handle?
Based on 161 published judgments, Kwan's cases most frequently involve Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance (66 cases) and Rules of the High Court (47 cases).
Which court does Kwan sit on in Hong Kong?
Kwan sits on the Court of Appeal, with 161 published judgments from January 2025 to February 2026 in the database. Official position: Vice-President of the Court of Appeal.
How influential is Kwan as a Hong Kong judge?
Judgments involving Kwan have been cited 54 times in subsequent decisions. The most cited case is [2025] HKCA 630 with 6 noteup citations. Based on 161 published judgments.