Chambers Review
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Family/Matrimonial (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Haldanes fields a well-respected family law team in Hong Kong with a strong focus on collaborative practice. The law firm is particularly proficient in complex child cases and also active representing clients in financial agreements and disputes, with expertise in cases that involve elaborate business structures and trusts. The practice is supported by the firm's broader litigation, immigration, tax and trust expertise.
Strengths
Their strengths lie in their carefulness, prudence and extensive professional knowledge. Throughout the lengthy and tumultuous legal process, they provided me with solid and valuable advice.
They helped me make an insightful evaluation of the situation and correct decisions. I learned a lot in the process as well. They prioritise the interests of their client.
Notable practitioners
Elsie Liu is widely commended for her skills as a mediator. She is frequently sought out to assist on matrimonial mediation mandates as well as alternative dispute resolution matters. The lawyer offers expert advice on the full gamut of family and matrimonial matters, and is singled out for her deft handling of children cases.
Elsie is an outstanding leader in family law.
She's very diligent in her work and clients trust her. Her expectation management is great.
Elaine Sum has a growing reputation in the legal market. She advises on a range of family and matrimonial matters, including divorces and children cases.
Her approach is pragmatic and she understands my needs.
Elaine was great. She was on top of everything, which was very impressive, especially for a case of that complexity.
Anita Leung is an up-and-coming practitioner at Haldanes. She is recognised for her work advising on matrimonial disputes.
Anita is a very professional lawyer who is meticulous, detail-oriented and able to anticipate potential challenges, providing solid and useful legal advice.
She is a family lawyer with good experience. She's a steady pair of hands.