High Court winds up Wang Fuk Court fire consultant
HK01 · 4 SOURCES1 day ago4 MIN
Summary
The High Court on Wednesday ordered the winding-up of Hung Ngai Architects Co Ltd, the consultant for the Wang Fuk Court major maintenance project, after the company failed to send any representative or lawyer to the hearing. Hearing officer Lam Chak-ming also ordered the company to pay costs, in a petition brought by creditor Tong Yiu-kwok.
Key Points
- Creditor Tong Yiu-kwok filed the winding-up petition against Hung Ngai Architects Co Ltd, with Sing Tao reporting the filing date as June 29, 2026.
- The hearing was held at the High Court on September 16, where Hung Ngai did not appear and had no legal representation.
- The company is one of two firms charged, alongside Wang Yip Construction Engineering Ltd and seven people, with 25 offences including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud.
- HK01 said the nine defendants include directors Wong Hap-yin (黃俠然), Hau Wah-kin (侯華健), Ho Kin-yip (何建業), inspector Ng Yuk (吳躍), and four others; the criminal case is adjourned to October 29 at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts.
- Separately, the Buildings Department has brought 259 prosecutions and the Labour Department 25 prosecutions over alleged use of non-fire-retardant materials and unsafe maintenance practices.
Why It Matters
The winding-up order adds insolvency pressure to a case already spanning criminal and regulatory proceedings, potentially affecting how claims and liabilities are pursued against a key project consultant. For residents and owners following the Wang Fuk Court fire fallout, the case remains active on several fronts, with the next criminal hearing set for October 29.