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Jeffrey Lee

Jeffrey Lee

High Net Worth 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Wealth Law (International Firms)

China

6 years ranked

Private Wealth Law

Singapore

1 year ranked

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About

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Practice Areas

Jeffrey has an international client base with a particular focus on clients with a connection to Asia. His clients often include nationals from Asia living or with financial interests in the UK, and UK persons who have moved to Asia.

Jeffrey advises on complex international structuring, including their establishment for estate and succession planning, asset protection and personal tax mitigation. Jeffrey also specialises in UK tax planning for international clients. He advises non-UK domiciled persons moving to the UK on the structuring of their affairs to achieve tax-efficiency.

Jeffrey is consistently recognised as a leading practitioner in private wealth, ranked by Chambers High Net Worth as a “Leading Lawyer in Private Wealth Law in China (Hong Kong)” since 2021. He is also recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a ‘Leading Partner in Private Wealth’ in Hong Kong (2026) and Singapore (2025–2026).

Jeffrey speaks Mandarin and Cantonese, and divides his time between Singapore, Hong Kong and London. Jeffrey is admitted to practise in England and Wales, and is a Registered Foreign Lawyer in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law (International Firms) - China

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

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Private Wealth Law - Singapore

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Jeffrey Lee divides his time between Charles Russell Speechlys' Singapore and Hong Kong offices. Lee has a strong reputation in both markets and often assists with cross-jurisdictional mandates for ultra-wealthy clients and their family offices.

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Strengths

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  • Jeffrey Lee is thorough, knowledgeable and supportive with an innate understanding of what is required.

    Private Wealth Law (International Firms)Chambers High Net Worth

  • Jeffrey Lee is incredibly committed to delivering great client service and has a strong team behind him to deliver on technical matters.

    Private Wealth Law (International Firms)Chambers High Net Worth

  • Jeffrey Lee is intellectual and very thorough. He works very hard and takes a real interest in his client's affairs and how to actually meet their needs.

    Private Wealth Law (International Firms)Chambers High Net Worth

  • Jeffrey Lee is very open to sharing and providing guidance, and steering us in the direction of the advice we need. He is very generous on issue-spotting and really runs a great team.

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Ranked Individuals at Charles Russell Speechlys (72)

Canada

Cheltenham and surrounds

China

Connecticut

Guildford and surrounds

Italy

London (Firms)

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