Denis Chang Khen-lee, CBE, KC, SC, JP (born 15 February 1944,

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—) is a

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and politician from Hong Kong. He was previously an appointed unofficial member of the

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(1992—97). He was also the chairman of the

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(1985—87), the founding member of the pro-democratic group

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and became the member of the

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when the group transformed into party.

Denis Chang's Chambers

Chang formed his own chambers in 1978, and since then, a number of prominent barristers have been tenants.

Notable alumni

* 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) * Hectar Pun SC — prominent public and constitutional law Senior Counsel

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chang, Denis 1944 births Living people Hong Kong Senior Counsel Members of the Executive Council of Hong Kong Civic Party politicians Barristers of Hong Kong Hong Kong Basic Law Consultative Committee members Alumni of the University of Bristol Hong Kong people of Malaysian descent Hong Kong Queen's Counsel