Paul Ivy Sterling was a British lawyer and Judge. He served as the first Attorney General of Hong Kong and as a Puisne Judge in Ceylon
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Early life
Sterling was the eldest son of Reverend Joseph Sterling of Queen's County, Ireland.
Sterling was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He entered King's Inn, Dublin and Gray's Inn in London. He was called to the Irish Bar, Michaelmas Term, 1829.
Legal appointments
Stirling was appointed the first Attorney General of Hong Kong in 1844. He arrived with his family in Hong Kong on the Surge on 28 July 1844. He also held the appointment of Legal Adviser to the Superintendency of Trade. He was also appointed a member of the Executive Council.
