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LAM Tai Wai, David

Title: Consultant
Tel: +852 3979 3889
Email: davidlam@pclawyers.com.hk

Brief Introduction

Mr. David LAM has extensive experience in civil and criminal litigation. He has sat on the Labour Tribunal and the Small Claims Tribunal as a Deputy Adjudicator. Owing to his past experiences in several quasi-judicial boards, Mr. Lam is also familiar with administrative law in Hong Kong.

Mr. Lam was appointed Justice of the Peace by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in 2009, for "outstanding contribution to the community" as described by the then Chief Secretary for Administration.

Focus Areas / Practice Groups

School Bullying and cyberbullying are major social issues in Hong Kong. In Mr. Lam's legal practice, he has a major interest in School Bullying, Cyberbullying, and individuals with Special Needs. In relation to his efforts in an anti-cyberbulling project at the City University of Hong Kong namely Cyber-Joy Enjoy Lab, Mr. Lam was the recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award given by the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2022.

Qualifications / Admissions

  • Bachelor of Arts (Major: Sociology, Minor: Psychology)
  • Solicitor, Hong Kong (practising)
  • Solicitor, England and Wales
  • Solicitor and Advocate, Singapore
  • Diploma in Chinese Law, University of Macau
  • Associate, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators
  • Adjudicator, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators

Past Appointments

  • Administrative Appeals Board
  • Appeal Board Panel (Town Planning)
  • Appeal Panel (Housing)
  • Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings), Chairman
  • Board of Review (Inland Revenue Ordinance)
  • Copyright Tribunal
  • Long Term Prison Sentences Review Board
  • Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel

Publications

  • Main author in a law series, title translated as "Careless Driving", available at Hong Kong Public Libraries (583.3918 3771)
  • Main author in a law series, title translated as "Small Claims and Litigation", available at Hong Kong Public Libraries (557.3109391 3771)
  • Main author in a law series, title translated as "Dismissal of Employment: the five main causes", available at Hong Kong Public Libraries (556.8409391 3771)