Private Wealth Law (International Firms)
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : China
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About
Provided by Zhong Lun Law Firm
Our private client practice is recognized as a market leader with one of the largest and most experienced teams in the region. Over the years, we have helped our clients achieve a broad spectrum of objectives ranging from all-encompassing review and implementation of comprehensive plans to help clients secure their assets, businesses as well as their personal well-being; to drafting wills and estate administration. Our services include:
Trust formation and restructuring
Multi-jurisdictional tax planning
Probate and administration of estates
Asset preservation
Wills and estate planning
Disclosure and compliance
Pre-marital planning
Succession planning
Divorce
Philanthropy
Our solutions aim to provide options that are cost effective, administratively simple and workable in the long term.
Chambers Review
Zhong Lun Law Firm provides international tax, trust and estate planning for wealthy clients. The firm has a strong presence in both Hong Kong and the PRC, with clients including billionaires, philanthropists, executives and family offices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Zhong Lun is expert at navigating the complex multi-jurisdictional issues on tax, estates, investment and asset protection. They're the go-to firm for complex matters. They're excellent to work with."
"Zhong Lun has been my trusted choice of law firm for many years and continues to be as they keep updated on newest arising legal issues."
"The firm is able to craft solutions to numerous new and complex issues, and such experience makes them pioneers among Chinese law firms."
"Zhong Lun is expert at navigating the complex multi-jurisdictional issues on tax, estates, investment and asset protection. They're the go-to firm for complex matters. They're excellent to work with."
"Zhong Lun has been my trusted choice of law firm for many years and continues to be as they keep updated on newest arising legal issues."
"The firm is able to craft solutions to numerous new and complex issues, and such experience makes them pioneers among Chinese law firms."
Notable Practitioners
Clifford Ng's practice focuses on trusts and tax matters. Ng is a market leader in the space, capable of advising clients on complex succession planning, trust and tax issues.
"Clifford is truly one of the best in the industry in solving clients’ problems."
"Clifford is a very well-respected expert with an excellent reputation in the private wealth industry. He is a trusted adviser to ultra high net worth families who rely on him for strategic solutions."
"He is a highly experienced market leader in the private wealth industry and can always offer innovative solutions to legal problems."
Mingjun Jia excels in matters relating to asset protection and litigation within the field of succession and divorce. In addition, he offers sophisticated domestic and international wealth planning strategies for his clients.
"Mr Jia leads in the field of handling sophisticated needs of ultra high net worth individuals. He has rich experiences in eye-catching and notable wealth planning cases."
Peter Ni advises on matters ranging from trust structures to tax and succession planning. He combines a rich M&A practice with tax expertise to service clients in mainland China and abroad.
"Peter Ni is a high-profile, top-quality lawyer who knows how to provide services to specific clients."
Chloe Leung provides international tax and succession planning as well as estate administration advice. Leung also leads cross-border estate planning and probate projects for wealthy clients.
"Chloe is a very dedicated and trustworthy private wealth lawyer. She is knowledgeable, experienced and always on top of things."
"With Chloe's profound expertise in complex legal matters, impeccable attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, she consistently delivers outstanding results."
"Her quick grasp of difficult issues in different scenarios is very impressive. She is able to think outside the box and provide innovative solutions."
Lefan Gong works with high net worth clients, from families to individuals, advising them on trust and succession matters. He is particularly accomplished in advising wealthy clients on tax implications concerning various jurisdictions as they look to transfer assets and wealth.
Mark Gao provides sophisticated tax and wealth planning services that enable wealthy clients to protect their assets from tax exposure. An accomplished tax planning expert, Gao draws praise from market insiders who acknowledge the strength of his client service and industry awareness.
"He is knowledgeable and has great foresight."
"Mark's tax background and overseas experience is what makes him stand out."
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