26 Sept 2025
RE MR TIMOTHY WYNN OWEN KC
- Citation
- [2025] HKCFI 4569
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP1213/2025
The application for ad hoc admission was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed grounds of appeal involved points of law of unusual complexity or difficulty that would materially impact local jurisprudence or justify overriding the public interest in preserving a strong local bar; the Court of Appeal had already disposed of the renewed leave application on paper as without merit and two hours were allotted for oral reconsideration, so overseas counsel's attendance was not warranted; accordingly, admission was unjustified and costs were not awarded to the Secreta…