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Prof. CHAN Shu Hung
Background
LLB (Hons) (CityU, HK)
PCLL (HKU)
LLM in Chinese and Comparative Law (CityU, HK)
LLM (Renmin U, PRC)
LLM in Information Technology & Telecommunications Law with Distinction (U of Strathclyde, UK)
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Adjunct Professor
Position (Other)
Solicitor of HKSAR (not in private practice)

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Desmond is the Deputy General Manager (Legal and International Operations) at Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), responsible for managing legal, regulatory, and international operations for the Hong Kong’s leading television station. He began his role at TVB as General Counsel in May 2010, was promoted to Assistant General Manager in December 2012, and advanced to his current position in July 2016.

Desmond possesses extensive experience in television and telecommunications industries. He worked as in-house counsel at Asia Television Limited from 1994 to 1999, and i-CABLE Communications Limited from 1999 to 2010.

Desmond has taught law at the postgraduate level since 2007.

Industry Services

  • Representative of TVB as Administrative Councillor of Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) (2025 – Present)
  • Member of HKTDC Entertainment Industry Advisory Committee (2023 – Present)
  • Director of the Board of Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) (2018 – Present)

Research Interest

  • Entertainment Law
  • Sports Law
  • Broadcasting Law
  • Telecommunications Law
  • LawTech