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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Private Wealth Law (International Firms)

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : China

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

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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.

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Private Wealth Law (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Strengths

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  • Stephenson Harwood has expertise in different jurisdictions, and a collaborative approach.

    Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Stephenson Harwood has comprehensive knowledge of relevant jurisdictional tax rules with a good depth of multi-disciplinary professionals.

    Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Stephenson Harwood has the depth and breadth to solve problems and provide comprehensive solutions. The team in the Hong Kong office can always count on the London office or on another office to help.

    Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ross Davidson
    Ross Davidson

    Ross Davidson

    Ross Davidson is an impressive partner at Stephenson Harwood in Hong Kong. Davidson is an expert in cross-border wealth planning, tax and trusts.

    • Ross is very professional, comprehensive and pleasant to deal with. His responses are clear and thorough, as he doesn’t use unnecessarily use legal jargon.

      Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Ross is an outstanding young lawyer with great attitude and high technical abilities and an eagerness to excel in all aspects of private client work.

      Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Ross provides on-the-ground UK tax advice in Hong Kong. Calm and collected, Ross explains a complex area eloquently.

      Private Wealth Law (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Tze-Wei Ng
    Tze-Wei Ng

    Tze-Wei Ng

    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.

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