Withers’ family and matrimonial practice positions itself as a formidable player in the market with the largest dedicated team in Hong Kong. The team includes specialist accredited Hong Kong lawyers, trained collaborative lawyers and English family law specialists. It has profound experience acting for high-net-worth individuals with international trusts and complex corporate assets. The firm also expanded its general litigation and international arbitration practice by hiring experienced partners and teams. Its newly established team covers a wide range of disputes across the construction, commodities, energy, financial services, healthcare and technology industries.
Jocelyn Tsao, managing director of the Hong Kong office, leads the divorce and family team, specialising in high-profile and complex matrimonial cases, including those involving digital assets, trusts, and cross-jurisdictional issues. Joseph Chu, a partner in the litigation and arbitration team, focuses on commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, fraud recovery, and cross-border litigation, with expertise in addressing challenges in the digital economy. Partners Michael Chik and Sherlin Tung are key names of the firm’s international arbitration practice.
The firm's private client disputes team has demonstrated its expertise throughout the year, handling sensitive and complex matters for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and prominent business families across Asia. The practice continues to advise on multifaceted disputes involving family-owned enterprises, trust structures, and corporate governance issues spanning multiple jurisdictions. Led by experienced partners, the team has successfully managed matters requiring careful navigation of both personal and commercial considerations, while working alongside international counsel to achieve optimal outcomes for clients in confidential proceedings across Hong Kong and other major financial centres.
