Her extensive experience in criminal law includes legal visits, bail applications, mitigations, trials (for both defense and prosecution), and plea bargains. In addition to her criminal practice, Mavis adeptly handles various civil claims, including fatal accidents, personal injury, medical negligence, contract disputes, and defamation.
Profile:
Call Year: 2016 (HK)
Accredited Mediator (HKMAAL)
Public Appointments:
Deputy Magistrate (July 2024 – Sept 2024)
Deputy Adjudicator, Small Claims Tribunal (Oct 2021 – Dec 2021)
Education:
PCLL, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2015)
Juris Doctor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2011 – 2014)
iBBA, Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada (2007 – 2011)
Publication:
“When a Medical Blunder Becomes a Crime,” Hong Kong Lawyer (June 2023)
Selected Cases:
Criminal
HKSAR v Tse Sheung Lun & Others [2024] HKDC 1143; [2024] HKDC 1185 – Represented the 4th Defendant against a charge of trafficking in dangerous drugs
HKSAR v Dr. Li Wang Pong, Franklin (KCCC 1065/2022) – Represented the Defendant during the preliminary inquiry against manslaughter; led by Mr. Lawrence Lok SC
HKSAR v Chan Hoi Ping, Wong Hiu Tung & Anor. [2023] HKCA 216 – Represented the 1st and the 2nd Applicants in their application for leave to appeal against conviction for murder; led by Mr. Edwin Choy SC
HKSAR v Chan Hoi Ping, Wong Hiu Tung & Anor. [2021] HKCFI 1069 – Represented the 2nd Defendant against murder; appeared together with Mr. Caesar Lo
HKSAR v Hossain Faruk (HCCC 392/2019) – Represented the Prosecution in a trafficking in dangerous drugs trial; appeared together with Ms. Nisha Mohammed
HKSAR v Lau Hing Pui [2018] HKCA 99 – Represented the 4th appellant in his appeal against conviction and sentence against assault occasioning actual bodily harm; led by Mr. Peter Duncan SC
HKSAR v Chan Kai Man [2019] HKCFI 731 – Represented the Defendant during trial and at appeal against multiple charges of indecent assault; appeared together with Mr. Caesar Lo
HKSAR v Au Yeung Ka Man Yuniko [2018] HKCFA 23 – Represented the Applicant in her leave to appeal against a charge of access to computer with criminal or dishonest intent; appeared together with Ms. Kennis Tai and Mr. Lee Hui Jen
HKSAR v Lau Cheuk Ngai and Others (CACC 38/2017, 30 June 2017) – Represented the 7th applicant in his application for bail pending appeal; led by Mr. Edwin Choy SC
Judicial Review
Sino Bright Enterprises Co., Ltd v Secretary for Justice [2021] HKCFI 1395 – Represented the Applicant in the judicial review for the Respondent’s decision not to prosecute; led by Mr. Lawrence Lok SC
Sino Bright Enterprises Co., Ltd v Secretary for Justice [2019] HKCFI 2882 – Represented the Applicant in its successful application for leave to apply for judicial review for the Respondent’s decision not to prosecute; led by Mr. Lawrence Lok SC
Language:
Fluent and can read, write and type in English, Cantonese (Traditional Chinese) and Mandarin (Simplified Chinese)
