Denis Chang Khen-lee, CBE, KC, SC, JP (born 15 February 1944, Sabah, Malaysia —) is a barrister and politician from Hong Kong.
Denis Chang Khen-lee 張健利 | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Executive Council | |
| In office 1992–1997 | |
| Appointed by | Chris Patten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1944 Sabah, Malaysia |
| Political party | Article 45 Concern Group (2003–06) Civic Party (2006–) |
| Spouse | Agnes Lee |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | St Joseph's School, Kuching Sarawak (1963) Bristol University (1967) Lincoln's Inn (1968) |
| Occupation | Barrister-at-law |
He was previously an appointed unofficial member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong (1992—97).[1]
He was also the chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association (1985—87), the founding member of the pro-democratic group Article 45 Concern Group and became the member of the Civic Party when the group transformed into party.
He is the Chairman of Editorial Board of Hong Kong Law Journal.[2]
Denis Chang's Chambers
editChang formed his own chambers in 1978, and since then, a number of prominent barristers have been tenants.
Notable alumni
edit- Johannes Chan SC (Hon.) — first and only honorary academic Senior Counsel in Hong Kong, specializing in public law and human rights
- Philip Dykes SC — former Hong Kong Bar Association chairman (2005–06, 2018–20)
- Paul Harris SC — former Hong Kong Bar Association chairman (2021)
- Jacqueline Leong KC SC — former Hong Kong Bar Association chairman (1992–93)
- Hectar Pun SC — prominent public and constitutional law barrister
- Joseph Tse SC — prominent criminal barrister
References
edit- ^ Read Their Lips (I): A dossier of political leaders in Hong Kong. Pace Publishing Ltd. p. 20.
- ^ "Hong Kong Law Journal - Editorial Board & Committee". web.law.hku.hk. Retrieved 22 March 2023.