G Lam
About JA G Lam
The Hon Mr Justice LAM, JA serves as Justice of Appeal. In the HK Case Law database, G Lam has been involved in 220 judgments spanning January 2025 to February 2026. These cases are from the Court of Appeal (216 cases), District Court (4 cases).
Johnson Lam Man-hon (Chinese: 林文瀚) is a Permanent Judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. G Lam most frequently sits with Au (57 cases), Kwan (38 cases), Cheung (36 cases). Judgments involving G Lam have been cited 45 times in subsequent decisions according to HKLII noteup data. The most cited case is [2025] HKCA 174 with 4 noteup citations.
Key legislation in G Lam's cases includes Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance (138 cases), Immigration Ordinance (76 cases), Rules of the High Court (58 cases).
Education
- 🎓 Bar in Hong Kong in 1984 and was in private practice since 1985
- 🎓 University of Hong Kong in 1983 and 1984 respectively
How many cases has G Lam been involved in?
G Lam has been involved in 220 published judgments from January 2025 to February 2026. Cases span the Court of Appeal (216 cases), District Court (4 cases). G Lam holds the designation of Judge of the Court of First Instance.
What types of cases does G Lam typically handle?
Based on 220 published judgments, G Lam's cases most frequently involve Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance (138 cases) and Immigration Ordinance (76 cases).
Which court does G Lam sit on in Hong Kong?
G Lam sits on the Court of Appeal and District Court, with 220 published judgments from January 2025 to February 2026 in the database. Official position: Justice of Appeal.
How influential is G Lam as a Hong Kong judge?
Judgments involving G Lam have been cited 45 times in subsequent decisions. The most cited case is [2025] HKCA 174 with 4 noteup citations. Based on 220 published judgments.