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Withers

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms)

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : China


Withers

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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Withers' family law department advises on a range of matrimonial matters, including prenuptial agreements, complex divorces and child custody issues. The firm also has a track record of working with high net worth individuals, drawing on the wider firm's strength in private client and trusts matters.

Strengths

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  • Withers is one of the big players in the area. They are no doubt specialists. Withers, being one of the big players, have good experience in the field and can navigate complicated issues.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Withers is a specialist firm of the largest scale in Hong Kong, noting its international network and long history. It offers unparalleled cross-department and cross-jurisdictional support.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Withers is very diligent with paperwork and quick, neat and tidy with information in the past and present. They are exceptional, the best.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Withers are probably the best known matrimonial firm and certainly one of the leading firms in this area.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Withers are utterly dedicated to their client's cause. They are hard-working, incisive and very good value for money. They have been the top of the market for several decades now. They are not afraid to team up with the very best minds, be they barristers, accountants, forensic enquiry agents or whoever.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Billy Ko
    Band 2Billy Ko

    Billy Ko

    Billy Ko is a partner in the family law team at Withers in Hong Kong. Ko advises clients, including high net worth individuals, on divorce and separation matters and related children and matrimonial finance applications, and he also advises on nuptial agreements.

    • Billy is incredibly adept and with a keen interest in and dedication towards the best possible result.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Billy is very good with client management.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Billy is a superb practitioner and good value for money. He's totally on top of his game.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Billy is very result-oriented and good at achieving those results.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Jocelyn Tsao
    Band 2Jocelyn Tsao

    Jocelyn Tsao

    Jocelyn Tsao is a partner at Withers in Hong Kong and a noted expert on cross-border family law matters.

    • Jocelyn epitomises reason and compassion. She always has her heart in the right place. She's a very safe pair of hands.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jocelyn has made great strides in the past decade or so towards her current and justly deserved position as one of the leading family law specialists in Hong Kong. She's instantly reassuring for clients and a brilliant solicitor to work with on high-conflict cases.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jocelyn is no doubt a valuable asset.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jocelyn is well respected and proactive.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingAnisha Ramanathan
    Up and ComingAnisha Ramanathan

    Anisha Ramanathan

    Anisha Ramanathan is a junior partner at Withers with a growing reputation in family law.

    • Anisha is efficient and proactive.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Anisha is an excellent family lawyer and regularly deals with high-value, cross-border disputes.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Anisha is one of my favourite lawyers to work with in family matters. She is sharp, keenly aware of the most significant legal and factual elements of the case and always focused on the best interests of the client.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Anisha is excellent and provides very good value for money.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms) respondentHigh Net Worth

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