Chief Executive Carrie Lam today accepted the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission’s recommendation on the appointment of Johnson Lam as a permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal.

Mr Lam is currently Vice-President and Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal, High Court.

Subject to the Legislative Council’s endorsement, the Chief Executive will make the appointment under Article 88 of the Basic Law.

Mrs Lam said: "I am pleased to accept the commission's recommendation on the appointment of Mr Lam as a permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal. Mr Lam is an all‑rounded appellate judge who possesses rich experience and expertise in handling civil cases of all types, including in particular public law and constitutional law cases.

“His judgments are well‑reasoned and balanced. They are regularly reported in the law reports and cited in arguments and judgments.

"He also has extensive experience in steering reforms to improve on the administration of justice. He will be a great asset to the Court of Final Appeal."

Chief Justice Andrew Cheung welcomed the Chief Executive's acceptance of the recommendation, noting that the Government would seek LegCo’s endorsement.

Born in Hong Kong in 1961, Mr Lam was called to the Bar in 1984. He joined the Judiciary in 2001 and was appointed as a Vice-President of the Court of Appeal, High Court in 2013.