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Charles Russell Speechlys

Private Wealth Law (International Firms)

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : China


Charles Russell Speechlys

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Charles Russell Speechlys is an internationally recognisable firm that advises high net worth clients in Hong Kong on contentious and non-contentious private wealth matters. The firm has considerable strength in providing UK and US-specific tax advice and assists in trust structuring and governance issues spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • The Charles Russell Speechlys team is energetic and professional. They add value to the client work.

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys has experience and knowledge dealing with ultra high net worth clients.

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys have internationally-minded lawyers who understand their clients' needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jeffrey Lee
    Band 1Jeffrey Lee

    Jeffrey Lee

    Jeffrey Lee is highly experienced in trust, tax and estate planning. Lee is a specialist in UK tax matters, and advises wealthy clients on tax implications when establishing trusts and moving assets.

    • Jeffrey Lee really understands the needs of his clients and is able to deliver accordingly.

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    • Jeffrey is well experienced in his knowledge and approach working with ultra high net worth clients.

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    • Jeffrey is prompt, succinct and gives appropriate advice across jurisdictions.

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  • Band 1Kevin Lee
    Band 1Kevin Lee

    Kevin Lee

    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 is a most excellent quarter-back to call the plays and co-ordinate the team. He's extremely experienced and knowledgeable.

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    • Kevin is very experienced and has a strong reputation for providing Canadian tax advice.

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    • Kevin has a strong reputation in the Hong Kong market on a wide range of trust and tax areas.

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  • Band 1Silvia On
    Band 1Silvia On

    Silvia On

    Silvia On works with ultra high net worth clients on trust and estate planning as well as on establishing intricate charitable structures.

    • Silvia is always professional when handling client work.

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  • Band 2Wei Kang
    Band 2Wei Kang

    Wei Kang

    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 does not just follow instructions, but considers the whole task and objective of the client. Wei is a natural leader.

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    • Wei is very intelligent, technically excellent, and a go-to person in Asia for Asian clients setting up anything in BVI or Cayman Islands.

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    • I am very happy with Wei's service.

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  • Band 3Ian Devereux
    Band 3Ian Devereux

    Ian Devereux

    Ian Devereux is an expert in advising high net worth clients on a variety of private wealth-related matters, including probate, estate and succession planning issues.
    • Ian is very experienced.

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