Ko Ho-man Appointed High Court Court of Appeal Judge
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago3 MIN
Summary
The Judiciary announced on Friday the appointment of Court of First Instance Judge Ko Ho-man as a Court of Appeal judge, effective September 7, 2026. The appointment was made by the Chief Executive based on the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Committee .
Key Points
- Ko Ho-man (高浩文) was born in the United Kingdom in 1963 and obtained his LLB from the University of Wales in 1985
- He was called to the Bar in England and Wales in 1986 and in Hong Kong in 1991, later appointed Senior Counsel in 2006
- Ko served as an Acting Judge of the Court of First Instance from 2010 to 2012, and as a Commissioner Judge from 2013 to 2019
- He was appointed as a Court of First Instance Judge in 2019 and will now serve on the Court of Appeal
- The appointment takes effect on Monday, September 7, 2026
Why It Matters
This appointment strengthens the Court of Appeal bench amid ongoing demands on Hong Kong's higher courts. As an experienced jurist with over two decades of legal practice and six years on the Court of First Instance, Ko's elevation brings additional expertise to hearing appeals in civil and criminal matters .
This appointment strengthens the Court of Appeal bench amid ongoing demands on Hong Kong's higher courts. As an experienced jurist with over two decades of legal practice and six years on the Court of First Instance, Ko's elevation brings additional expertise to hearing appeals in civil and criminal matters .