Michael Kan
Michael Kan is a defense lawyer representing Pei-Tung Lee in a recent blackmail case in New Zealand. He argued for a lenient sentence for Lee, highlighting his previously spotless record and low risk of re-offending, while acknowledging the harm caused to the victims and the traumatic impact of the situation on Lee.
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Recent news mentions
Zhu’s lawyer Michael Kan said there was no solid evidence to prove his previous offending.
Lechuan Zhu and Yanan Tang jailed for importing 2.5m black market cigarettes
New Zealand· 2026-09-17
In his decision, adjudicator Michael Kan found that regardless of whether the structure was described as a shed, a cabin, or a tiny house, the key question was whether the structure constituted 'residential premises' under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Tribunal tosses Taiwanese Hwa Hsia Society rent claim over storage shedNew Zealand· 2026-02-07
Defence lawyer Michael Kan acknowledged his client caused harm to the couple.
Auckland blackmail plot: Hamilton man Pei-Tung Lee jailed for revenge campaign against wife’s loverNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
