Our China team includes bilingual lawyers who have worked with China’s leading investment groups, companies and individuals on their UK and international interests.
It’s a market of huge opportunity for both corporates and individuals.
Our clients include Chinese corporates and individuals operating around the world as well as UK and international clients entering the market.
For Chinese clients
Our China team includes bilingual lawyers who have worked with China’s leading investment groups, companies and individuals on their UK and international interests.
They know the key legal issues you are likely to face when operating internationally, and through our offices in the UK, Switzerland, Paris, Middle East and Asia – working alongside our global network of relationship firms - we can help you realise your ambitions wherever they take you.
Our corporate teams can advise you on the best options for you as an individual or business wishing to trade or establish a business presence in our locations. We can also advise on broader issues including immigration, employment, real estate, intellectual property, data protection and commercial contracts.
And if a dispute arises, our Dispute Resolution practice of over 200 lawyers across our office network supports Chinese clients on a uniquely broad range of services from private wealth disputes to litigating on behalf of major companies.
Additionally, our BVI and Cayman-qualified lawyers in Hong Kong, London and Switzerland work alongside our network of local firms to provide Chinese clients a joined-up service from Asia to the Caribbean. The team includes lawyers who can advise in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
We also advise across the Belt and Road Initiative – and beyond – through our offices in the Middle East and teams focused on Africa, India, Latin America and the Caribbean.
For companies going in to China
We partner with leading Chinese firms for ‘on the ground’ advice when our clients need local support. These firms have been selected to match our standards for legal expertise, client service and values. You’ll get a seamless service across time zones with responsive, on-the-ground advice. We’ll put together a bespoke legal team operating as one as we coordinate advice and manage costs on your behalf.
We also use our own office in Hong Kong to advise clients doing business in the wider region. Our expertise covers corporate, dispute resolution, real estate and private client advice with bilingual lawyers qualified locally and internationally.
For Chinese law firms
Visit our China Series hub for short training videos, insights and events for Chinese lawyers advising their clients doing business across borders.
Meet the team
- Call Silvia +852 2531 3403
- Email Silvia
- Hong Kong office
- Call Rose +44 (0)20 7427 6524
- Email Rose
- London office
- Call Patrick +852 2531 3430
- Email Patrick
- Hong Kong office
- Call Graeme +44 (0)20 7427 6674
- Email Graeme
- London office
- Call Dharshi +41 (0)43 430 0230
- Email Dharshi
- Zurich office
- Call Lisa +852 2531 3412
- Email Lisa
- Hong Kong office
- Call Jeffrey +852 2531 3409
- Email Jeffrey
- Hong Kong office
International Partner (England & Wales and British Virgin Islands)
Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency, Dispute Resolution
- Call Ray +852 9083 3385
- Email Ray
- Hong Kong office
- Call Francis I +852 2531 3439
- Email Francis I
- Hong Kong office
- Call Edith +44 (0)20 7427 6692
- Email Edith
- London office
Our thinking
Lisa Wong
New Legislation on Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgements in Matrimonial and Family cases by the Courts Hong Kong and the Mainland
The implementation of the Ordinance offers better safeguards to the interests of parties to cross-border marriages.
Ray Ng
What happens if one party passes away during a divorce proceeding: Part II
What does all this mean for divorcing spouses?
Lisa Wong
What happens if one party passes away during divorce proceedings?
Given the current chaos in the world, perhaps it is time to plan for the unknown.
Simon Green
International Bar Association quotes Simon Green on the future of the legal sector in Hong Kong
International Bar Association quote Simon Green on the future of Hong Kong's legal sector
Rose Carey
Relocating to the UK – Post Tier 1 (Investor)
The UK government closed the Tier 1 Investor visa route with immediate effect on 17 February 2022.
Lesley O’Leary
Briefing publishes Lesley O’Leary 's comments on hybrid working and the impact on collaboration
Briefing publishes Lesley O’Leary 's comments on hybrid working and the impact on collaboration
Ian Devereux
Moratorium on Rent Enforcement - How does it affect landlords?
It is important for owners of business premises to understand how the rental enforcement moratorium will work.
Patrick Chan
Corporate Treasurer publishes Patrick Chan's comments regarding the No Consent Regime
Corporate Treasurer publishes Patrick Chan's comments on the No Consent Regime
Lisa Wong
What are your rights as a same-sex couple in Hong Kong?
We look at some of recent changes and their benefits for same-sex couples living in Hong Kong.
Lisa Wong
Why you need a Deed of Guardianship and Deed of Temporary Guardianship
Parents should consider preparing a Deed of Guardianship and/or a Deed of Temporary Guardianship for their minor children.
Simon Green
Simon Green and Jeffrey Lee write for Hong Kong Lawyer on buying residential property in England
An overview of the conveyancing process when acquiring residential property as well as some key points to consider.
Lisa Wong
Access to Children during Lockdown
Problems are likely to arise during lockdown when it comes to access to a child for divorcing or divorced parents.
Patrick Chan
Patrick Chan writes for Asian Banking & Finance on Cryptocurrency in Hong Kong following a recent statement from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
With the second-highest engagement after the United States, Hong Kong continues to be a significant market for cryptocurrency.
Patrick Chan
End of the “No Consent Regime”? Implications for Cyber Fraud Victims and Financial Institutions
Implications for Cyber Fraud Victims and Financial Institutions.
Jeffrey Lee
Jeffrey Lee, Jessica Leung and Jessica Chow write for International Comparative Legal Guide - Private Client 2022
Our contribution to the International Comparative Legal Guide – Private Client 2022 Hong Kong edition
Lisa Wong
We are divorcing, what next?
It is usually a distressing and depressing time for couples who are experiencing the breakdown of their marriages.
Simon Green
A guide to buying residential property in England
An overview of the conveyancing process when acquiring residential property as well as some key points to consider.
Lisa Wong
Who gets the pets upon divorce?
Pets are traditionally treated as property in the eyes of the court. They are no different to pieces of furniture, houses or cars.
Lisa Wong
Asian Legal Business, eprivateclient and Legal Monitor report on the firm's appointment of a new Family team in Hong Kong
The firm has added a new family team in Hong Kong, including the hire of Lisa Wong as Partner.
Lisa Wong
Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes new Family team in Hong Kong
We are delighted to welcome a new Family team in Hong Kong, including the hire of Lisa Wong as Partner.