Anson Wong Yu Yat spoke at the “National Security in the Courtroom” Conference held at the City University of Hong Kong

On 13 July 2024, Anson Wong Yu Yat participated in a conference titled “National Security in the Courtroom” held at the City University of Hong Kong as one of the speakers.  

Bringing together legal experts, scholars and practitioners, the event fostered meaningful discussions and insights into the National Security Law’s impact on Hong Kong’s legal landscape. Anson’s presentation, titled “Judicial Deference and National Security: A Tangled Story”, explored the intricate connection between judicial deference and national security.  Specifically, he discussed the recent judgment by the Hong Kong Court of Appeal regarding the song “Glory to Hong Kong”, and analysed the concept of deference in the context of national security. 

 

Anson Wong Yu Yat

“Anson is very comprehensive and creative in his research and very meticulous in his written work. His strength lies in his refusal to give up and his insistence in trying to find solutions around problems or obstacles to his client’s case.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024, Commercial Disputes & Administrative and Public Law — Leading Juniors

Anson has appeared in more than 150 court judgments (including 17 cases in the Court of Final Appeal with 11 substantive appeals) over the mere span of 8 years of full practice, reflecting the exceptional wealth of experience and exposure in civil litigation for his seniority.

Anson is experienced in handling complex questions of law, including those of great general or public importance which reached the Court of Final Appeal. For example, he has recently appeared in (among others) three civil appeals before the Court of Final Appeal dealing with important questions concerning insolvency matters, land law and equity, service out of jurisdiction and statutory interpretation.

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This article was first published on 19 July 2024.

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