Jeffrey Lee, International Partner (England & Wales)
Jeffrey advises individuals, families, trustees and private banks both in the UK and abroad, on taxation, trusts and estate planning.
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+852 2531 3409
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Email: jeffrey.lee@crsblaw.com
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About
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 specialises in 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 also advises on complex international structuring, including their establishment for estate and succession planning, asset protection and personal tax mitigation.
Jeffrey is ranked by Chambers High Net Worth 2021 as a leading lawyer in China (Hong Kong). He has also been listed as a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 2021 Asia Pacific directory for Private Client (Tax, Trusts, Wealth Management and Contentious Probate). Jeffrey has been named as “One to watch” in Legal Week’s annual Private Client Global Elite from 2017 to date.
Jeffrey speaks Mandarin and Cantonese, and divides his time between Hong Kong and London. Jeffrey is admitted to practise in England and Wales, and is a Registered Foreign Lawyer in Hong Kong.
Experience
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Advising non-UK domiciled families on pre-UK immigration tax planning, including the application of the statutory residence test and the remittance basis of taxation.
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Advising a global bank on the setting up of bank accounts for UK resident non-UK domiciled clients.
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Reviewing and restructuring UK residential property holding structures and related loans.
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Advising on the establishment and administration of family trusts for a prominent family.
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Advising the beneficiaries of a multi-jurisdictional contentious probate involving wills and assets in Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, the British Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.
Recognition
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Simon Green
Simon Green, Jeffrey Lee and Ray Ng featured in Asian Legal Business' article on the wealth management industry in Hong Kong
There has been a 20% increase in UHNW individuals in China in the past three years, with more than a fifth based in the Greater Bay Area.
Jeffrey Lee
Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted for three ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2021
Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted for three ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2021
Simon Green
Charles Russell Speechlys Hong Kong Private Wealth group celebrates record success in Chambers HNW Guide 2021 rankings
We have been ranked Band 1 by Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2021 in the area of Private Wealth Law in China (Hong Kong).
Jeffrey Lee
Charles Russell Speechlys Partners recognised in Doyle's Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation Lawyers 2021 list
Jeffrey Lee and Ray Ng have been recognised in Doyle's list of Leading Estates, Probate & Succession Litigation Lawyers in Hong Kong.
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Jeffrey Lee, Jessica Leung and Jessica Chow featured in Legal 500's Hong Kong Private Client Q&A
The Q&A provides an overview of Private Client laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong.
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Jeffrey Lee, Jessica Leung and Jessica Chow write for the ICLG chapter on Hong Kong's private client laws and regulations
The team have contributed to ICLG's cross-border insight into private client work.
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Hong Kong residents seek emigration and property overseas
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eprivateclient and Hubbis cover the promotion of Jeffrey Lee to partner
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Charles Russell Speechlys grows Hong Kong office with promotion of Private Client specialist to Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys further grows its Hong Kong office with the promotion of Jeffrey Lee to Partner and his relocation to Hong Kong.