劉晉安 老師
LAU, Andrew Christopher
Part-time Lecturer

Prior to practising law, Andrew was a bilingual reporter for TVB News, where he also anchored the flagship newscasts News at Six-Thirty (六點半新聞) and Late News (晚間新聞).

Upon joining the Bar, Andrew was awarded the Charles Ching Memorial Scholarship. He maintains a solid civil practice with an emphasis on commercial disputes, company/insolvency, equity/trusts, land, probate, and public law.

Andrew also maintains a growing criminal law practice. In 2022, he was awarded the inaugural Patrick Yu Memorial Scholarship, which is given to high-calibre candidates to support their careers in criminal law.

Court work aside, Andrew teaches public law and media law at various tertiary institutions. He also co-authored the inaugural title Judicial Review in the Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong series.

 

Courses Taught
Mass Communication Law

Areas of Interests
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Media Law

Academic Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (Dist.), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Juris Doctor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master of Journalism (Dist.), The University of Hong Kong
BSc Communication, Northwestern University

Scholarships and Prizes
Patrick Yu Memorial Scholarship (2022)
2018-20 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services, Special Award (2021)
Charles Ching Memorial Scholarship (2018)
Dean’s Letter of Distinction (2017)
Prize for Criminal Litigation Practice (2017)
Association of China-Appointed Attesting Officers Scholarship (2017)
HKSAR Government Scholarship (2016)
Finalist, Hong Kong Law Reform Commission Essay Competition (2015)
Northwestern University Immersion Language Grant Award (2008)
Dean’s List (2006-2008)

Publications
 Contributing Author, Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong Vol 34(1), Judicial Review
 Annotator, The Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong, Legal Aid Ordinance (Cap. 91)

Professional Experience
Barrister-at-law, Denis Chang’s Chambers (2018—Present)
Reporter/Anchor, TVB News (2011—2016)