Robert Pang
Robert Pang is a prominent lawyer representing Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai in a high-profile national security trial, where he argues for the importance of freedom of expression and human rights amidst serious charges against his client.
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Robert Pang is Mr. Lai’s Hong Kong barrister.
Jimmy Lai won’t appeal 20-year sentence as family lobbies for compassionate release
Canada· 2026-03-06
Robert Pang is Jimmy Lai's lawyer who argued for a milder sentence due to Lai's declining health.
Jimmy Lai dømt til 20 års fengsel i Hongkong
Norway· 2026-02-09
Robert Pang argued for a reduction in sentence based on Jimmy Lai's health issues.
Hongkong: Jimmy Lai zu 20 Jahren Haft verurteilt - Politik
Germany· 2026-02-09Mr. Pang argued judges should take Mr. Lai’s health and age into consideration when deciding the sentence.
Jimmy Lai’s lawyers argue for leniency as potential life sentence loomsCanada· 2026-01-12
Lai's lawyer Robert Pang said after the verdict that they would need time to study the judgement.
Hong Kong tycoon found guilty in high-profile national security case
United Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Lawyer Robert Pang defended Jimmy Lai, arguing for freedom of expression.
Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty in Hong Kong courtCanada· 2025-12-15
Barrister Robert Pang defended Jimmy Lai, arguing that it is not wrong to support freedom of expression and human rights.
Hong Kong court to hand down verdict in Jimmy Lai case on MondayCanada· 2025-12-12
Robert Pang is another lawyer for Jimmy Lai, defending him against the prosecution's claims.
Jimmy Lai verdict to come ‘in good time’: HK judge
Taiwan· 2025-08-28
Robert Pang is defending Jimmy Lai and argues that Lai's comments are simply expressions of freedom of speech.
Son dernier procès achevé à Hongkong, le militant Jimmy Lai, 77 ans, redoute désormais la réclusion à perpétuité
France· 2025-08-28Barrister Robert Pang stated that it is not wrong to support freedom of expression and human rights.
In closing arguments, Jimmy Lai’s lawyers argue national security case has no legal, factual basisCanada· 2025-08-28
Robert Pang SC is Lai's barrister who argued in court that supporting freedom of expression is not wrong.
Jimmy Lai: judges retire to consider verdict in trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy firebrand Jimmy Lai
United States· 2025-08-28
Robert Pang is representing Jimmy Lai in his fight against national security charges.
Supporting freedom of expression is not wrong, Jimmy Lai’s lawyer tells court | Jimmy LaiUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-20
