Kasper Fan

Kasper Fan serves as a Part-time Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, while maintaining an active barrister practice at Plowman Chambers. His institutional affiliations span academia, judiciary, and professional governance through key roles including Member of the Hong Kong Bar Council (since 2023), Chair of the District Court Rules Committee (since 2024), and leadership positions across multiple Bar Association committees.

Mr. Fan's academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honors) - The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (Distinction) - The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Master of Laws (International Law) - University of Cambridge

His professional expertise centers on criminal law with specialized focus on white collar crimes, drug offenses, and sexual offenses, handling cases from Magistrates' Court to Court of Appeal. Complementing this, his arbitration and mediation practice is evidenced by coaching CUHK's championship-winning Vis Moot team and serving on relevant Bar Association committees. This dual-practice approach bridges theoretical legal education with contemporary courtroom realities.

Notable recognitions include:

• Charles Ching Scholar (2023)
• Patrick Yu Memorial Scholarship (2024)
• Willem C. Vis East International Arbitration Moot Champion (2019-2020)

As an educator-practitioner, Mr. Fan contributes to legal scholarship through co-authoring the Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance annotation and serving as Headnoter for Hong Kong Cases since 2019. His current policy work focuses on mental health advocacy through the Bar Association's Standing Committee and modernizing district court procedures as Committee Chair.