Zhong Peilin
Chung Pui-lam (born 11 October 1940; – 3 July 2025) was a Hong Kong politician and legal professional. He was a partner and founder of Chung Pui Lam & Co., Solicitors, originally from Dongguan, Guangdong, and born in Hong Kong. [1]
Background
Chung grew up in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Island. He studied at Southwest School (Primary Section; Primary 6 in 1952)[2], and graduated in 1957 from St. John's English College at 128 Caine Road (now closed). In 1958, he enrolled in the Government Technical College in arts and commerce[3].
In 1960, he joined the colonial Hong Kong Government as a civil servant, working in the Commerce and Industry Department as a Customs Sub-Inspector, later promoted to Senior Inspector and Prosecuting Officer. He underwent international narcotics training in Washington, D.C., and conducted inspections in Japan on behalf of Hong Kong Customs. In 1976, he earned an external law degree from the University of London. With a government law scholarship, he pursued postgraduate legal studies at the University of Hong Kong, interned at the Legal Department, and became an Assistant Crown Counsel.
In 1979, Chung left government service to work at a law firm. He later co-founded his own firm and became a solicitor. During his legal career, he also engaged in public service. In March 1985, he was elected Sham Shui Po District Councillor, and in September the same year, he was elected to the Legislative Council. He served on seven government advisory committees including aviation, agriculture, and land development.
For his public service, he was appointed Justice of the Peace on 16 January 1989[note 1] and was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1991[4]. He received the Silver Bauhinia Star in 2005 and the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2012 from the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Outside politics and law, Chung was also active in business, serving as a non-executive director for several listed companies, including Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Limited[5], Java Holdings Limited[6], and L&A International Holdings Limited[7].
References
- ↑ Chung Pui Lam & Co. office address, 308 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan
- ↑ Reference to 1952 graduation ceremony at Southwest School
- ↑ Reference to entrance results in 1958
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%8D%BE%E6%B2%9B%E6%9E%97#cite_ref-4
- ↑ Chow Sang Sang Holdings non-executive director profile
- ↑ Java Holdings Limited (0251.HK)
- ↑ L&A International Holdings Limited (0889.HK)
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- Chung surname
- People from Dongguan, Hong Kong
- District councillors of Sham Shui Po District
- Former members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
- Officers of the Order of the British Empire
- Recipients of the Silver Bauhinia Star
- University of London alumni
- University of Hong Kong alumni
- Legal professionals in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong businesspeople
- Members of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
- Members of the Consumer Council of Hong Kong