Private Wealth Law (International Firms)
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Contact number
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Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
Stephenson Harwood supports private clients through a global private wealth team of 50 fee earners located in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, London and Paris, advising clients under the laws of Hong Kong, PRC, Singapore, UK, UAE, France and Canada. Our Private Wealth team in Hong Kong is particularly known for providing comprehensive and up-to-date advice on trusts, estates, multi-jurisdictional tax and compliance issues, philanthropy and real estate in clear, understandable terms in English and Chinese. The Private Wealth team also works with our other teams to provide advice in wealth-related sectors such as private jets, super yachts, arts, immigration, and trust and family disputes. Support in these areas can be from our Greater China offices as well as other international offices to provide our clients with a one-stop shop service.
Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood provides comprehensive advice on multi-jurisdictional tax matters and trust and estate management. As a global law firm, Stephenson Harwood's offering in Hong Kong is reinforced by its global assets and know-how.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Going to Stephenson Harwood for advice means that you know they will deliver the results that the private client is expecting, which is uncompromising and under tight deadlines."
"Their partners have excellent experience in handling complex matters."
"The team is experienced and knowledgeable and is able to provide a comprehensive solution. I appreciated their quality advice, expertise and service."
"Going to Stephenson Harwood for advice means that you know they will deliver the results that the private client is expecting, which is uncompromising and under tight deadlines."
"Their partners have excellent experience in handling complex matters."
"The team is experienced and knowledgeable and is able to provide a comprehensive solution. I appreciated their quality advice, expertise and service."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Lee has extensive knowledge in cross-border taxation matters, trust and estate planning and businesses succession planning. Lee is a prominent industry figure and is revered for his ability to handle complex Hong Kong and Canadian legal and tax issues.
"Kevin's very experienced and clients like his proactive thinking and solution-based approach. He is always willing to think outside the box and he listens to what the client wants to achieve."
"Kevin is a great listener and his wealth of experience under his belt makes him one of the most sought-after advisers in the private client space."
Wei Kang is a trusts and tax expert, frequently advising high net worth clients on their wealth and succession needs, particularly on those relating to Canadian tax requirements.
"Wei is technically very strong and has the invaluable gift of packaging her knowledge and experience into usable advice for the client's benefit within short deadlines."
"Wei is very diligent and responsive, and always provides pragmatic advise and seeks to add value to the assignment."
"The high quality of her advice, the special care which she feels for each of her clients, the energy with which she works for her clients and the honesty which she displays in her dealings stands out."
Ross Davidson is an associate at Stephenson Harwood in Hong Kong. Davidson is an expert in cross-border wealth planning, tax and trusts.
"Ross Davidson is personable, professional and dedicated."
Tze-Wei Ng works closely with the clients advising them on family trusts and governance, the setting up of family offices, succession planning and wills, as well as estate planning and administration.
"Tze-wei Ng is client-focused and easy to communicate with. She provides sensible advice on philanthropic matters."
Ranked Individuals at
Stephenson Harwood LLP
China