Family/Matrimonial (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Withers houses a Hong Kong-based family law department that advises on the full spectrum of matrimonial work, including prenuptial agreements, complex divorces and child custody issues. The law firm has a track record in private client work for high net worth individuals, drawing on the wider firm's strength in private client and trust matters. The team is equipped to advise on complex cases involving third-party interests. It frequently acts on cross-border matters across jurisdictions including Canada, the BVI, the USA and Australia, thanks to the firm's global footprint. Withers' client roster includes local personalities and expatriates living in Hong Kong.

Howse Williams has a family and matrimonial practice with experience in matrimonial cases. It possesses a good track record in disputes, with expertise across the full range of matrimonial and family law, as well as wealth management and commercial issues, including ancillary relief. The law firm is also equipped to advise on prenuptial agreements. It offers particular expertise in child disputes, with a breadth of coverage from relocations and maintenance disputes to domestic protection and abductions.

Tanner De Witt is an independent Hong Kong practice offering advice on a range of family and matrimonial matters. The law firm is experienced in handling divorce proceedings and child-related cases. It assists with cross-border abduction matters, with particular expertise in cases involving the Hague Convention. The team also provides support in nuptial agreements and trust arrangements.

Charles Russell Speechlys has a growing family team that advises on matrimonial disputes. The law firm exhibits a robust practice acting in divorce and children proceedings that involve abduction and relocation issues. It has noteworthy expertise in cross-border and private client mandates, drawing on the wider firm's network and offering in private wealth. Additionally, it ably assists with surrogacy-related matters.

Deacons is a law firm that offers financial and wealth management advice for enhancing the impact of individually and family owned assets. Within this, the firm provides services in matrimonial law, private wealth disputes and vulnerable client matters.