Stephen Peaker

Family/Matrimonial

Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)

Associate member of Resolution (the Solicitors Family Law Association, UK)

Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia

Advisor for Family Law for IR Global

Family Law 2024 (Hong Kong SAR, China) – Trends and Developments, by Stephen Peaker (Partner), Yvonne Kong (Partner), Lauren Ng (Associate) & Phoenix Chan (Associate), Chambers & Partners, February 2024 - https://gpg-pdf.chambers.com/view/1016917414/198/

The Future Of Travel From A Family Law Perspective - https://issuu.com/britcham01/docs/britain_in_hong_kong_-_novdec2022/11

An update on the status and enforceability of prenuptial agreements in Hong Kong - https://oln-law.com/can-we-rely-on-prenuptial-agreements-in-hong-kong/

As the UK moves closer to allowing no fault divorce where does Hong Kong stand? - https://oln-law.com/as-the-uk-moves-closer-to-allowing-no-fault-divorce-where-does-hong-kong-stand/

Litigation funding and financial provision payments for children of unmarried parents - https://oln-law.com/litigation-funding-and-financial-provision-payments-for-children-of-unmarried-parents/

JURISDICTION

S v S [2005] HKCFI 1304

Represented husband on leading authority in respect of substantial connection before Hartmann J.

B v A [2007] HKFLR 138

Successfully obtained order for substantial connection for wife against husband after 6-8 months in Hong Kong before Hartmann J.

HHML v RYD [2010] (unreported)

Successfully represented wife before Poon J. to discuss husband’s challenge to Hong Kong jurisdiction on forum non-conveniens.

Z v Z [2012] HKCFI 2117

Successfully challenged Hong Kong jurisdiction both as to substantial connection and forum non-conveniens before Deputy Judge Chu.

S v S [2005] HKCFI 1304

Represented husband on leading authority in respect of substantial connection before Hartmann J.

B v A [2007] HKFLR 138

Successfully obtained order for substantial connection for wife against husband after 6-8 months in Hong Kong before Hartmann J.

HHML v RYD [2010] (unreported)

Successfully represented wife before Poon J. to discuss husband’s challenge to Hong Kong jurisdiction on forum non-conveniens.

Z v Z [2012] HKCFI 2117

Successfully challenged Hong Kong jurisdiction both as to substantial connection and forum non-conveniens before Deputy Judge Chu.

CHILDREN

P v P [1997] HKCA 705

Successfully represented wife on appeal to obtain care and control of two children for wife.

CYP v LC [2014] (unreported)

Successfully represented mother to obtain order for care and control and permanent removal of children to Singapore.

V v V [FCMC 7676 of 2011]

Successfully represented father to obtain order for permanent removal of children to Colorado, USA.

C v A [HCMP 158 of 2011]

Successfully represented mother to obtain permanent removal to London.

WARDSHIP AND HAGUE CONVENTION

D v G [2001] HKCA 348

First successful appeal reported in Hong Kong against removal order pursuant to Hague Convention of Hartmann J.

FINANCE

B v B [2000] HKFAMC 5

Successfully represented wife against husband in respect of ancillary relief in which there were 8 family trusts.

Walton Wai Tat Li v Evelyn Man York Li [1997] No. 192

Represented wife in respect of ancillary relief on successful appeal against husband to obtain subpoena against trust companies.

B v A [1999] High Court of Hong Kong

Successfully represented husband before Deputy Judge Gill in respect of ancillary relief trial of over 40 days including finding of gross and obvious conduct against wife who was a medical doctor who was found to have mistreated the husband during the marriage.

B v A [2000]High Court of Hong Kong

Successfully represented husband against wife in obtaining order for substantial costs arising from a trial 40 days before Deputy Judge Gill.

IDC v SSA [2011] (unreported)

Successfully represented mother against father on Guardianship of Minors appeal against an order that Court had no jurisdiction to make financial order for a lump sum to purchase a property for the Minor.

TRUSTS AND TAX

Ho Yuen Ki and others v Hotung [2005] HKCFI 126

Successfully represented 3 beneficiaries in claim against their father Edward Hotung to preserve their rights in relation to trusts before Tang J.

Hotung v Ho Yuen Ki and others [2006] HKCFI 1306

Successfully represented beneficiaries on appeal to Hong Kong Court of Appeal for discovery of accounts of the trusts against their trustee Madam Winnie Ho, the sister of Stanley Ho.

Steicke v Gatt AND others [2015] HKCFI 1233

Successfully represented Plaintiff in obtaining interim preservation orders on action for breach of trust and breach of partnership against Defendants.

Stephen has been instructed on many leading cases in the areas of family law and trusts law. He also advises extensively in respect of trusts and wills, wealth protection and tax planning.

Practice Head - Private Client and Family

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific

2026

Private Client and Family - Practice Head

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific

2025

Hong Kong – Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Recommended Lawyer

Doyle’s Guide

2025