Hectar Pun SC and Anson Wong Yu Yat joined a Panel Discussion at Eversheds Sutherland on Equal Rights for LGBTIQA+
On 8th February 2024, Hectar Pun SC and Anson Wong Yu Yat joined a panel discussion hosted by Eversheds Sutherland’s Asia Diversity & Inclusion Committee that explored the evolving landscape of LGBTIQA+ rights in Hong Kong. The discussion, titled “Another Step Forward in Hong Kong’s Rainbow Journey to Equal Rights for LGBTIQA+”, was mainly on the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal’s judgment in Sham Tsz Kit v Secretary for Justice that called for the Hong Kong Government to establish an alternative framework for legal recognition of same-sex partnerships by 2025.
Hectar and Anson, who acted for the Appellant Sham Tsz Kit, joined Mr Colin Dunlop, Director, Investment Banking Legal APAC, of Barclays and Mr Joe Choy, Of Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland to discuss the implications of this ruling and what the way forward is, as well as to address the broader challenges that the LGBTIQA+ community in Hong Kong continue to face.
Hectar Pun, SC
“Hectar always delivers high-quality advice in a short amount of time. He conducts clear and concise advocacy, thinks quickly on his feet, and can always answer questions from the bench impressively.”
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024, Administrative and Public Law — Leading Silks
Hectar’s practice spans many areas including constitutional and administrative law, human rights law, immigration law, criminal law, land law, company law and commercial law. He appears regularly on behalf of applicants in major judicial review proceedings. He is ranked in Chambers and Partners as well as The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023 as a “Leading Silk” in Administrative and Constitutional Law.
Hectar has acted for the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, legislative councillors, district councillors, demonstrators, police officers, prisoners, refugees and asylum seekers, tenants of public housing estates, homosexuals, transsexuals, the disabled and the underprivileged, etc.
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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 16 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 21 February 2024.
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