Haldanes, Solicitors and Notaries

Matrimonial and Family Law

Partner

Patricia has specialised in practising Matrimonial and Family law since her admission as the solicitor of Hong Kong in 2011.

She advises husbands and wives on all aspects of matrimonial law when relationships break down or when new relationships are entered into including divorce, separation, prenuptial agreements, children issues, financial disputes, third party interests, injunctions and settlements.

She also represents unmarried couples and other parties such as parents in their children’s divorce cases which involve trust issues.

Patricia has experience in handling highly acrimonious divorce cases with net worth up to HK$100 million involving cross-border jurisdictional issues and complex asset holding structures as well as cases involving family trusts and pre-acquired wealth in both local and expatriate community.

Apart from financial related disputes, Patricia also has extensive experience in handling children's issues involving custody, child care arrangements, international relocation, parental alienation and child abuse.

The exposure to high-conflict and complex cases has given Patricia experience dealing with different professionals such as lawyers overseas, accountants, leading counsels, psychologists and psychiatrists.

As a matrimonial lawyer,  Patricia is committed to achieving the best results for her clients whilst preserving the family relationships.

Apart from her litigation experience in contentious divorce cases, Patricia is a qualified Practitioner of the Hong Kong Collaborative Law Practice Group and has been involved in resolving couples’ disputes by collaborative practice.

She also attends mediation with her clients to assist the parties in reaching amicable settlements out of Court.

Patricia sits as a Committee Member of the Hong Kong Family Law Association and the Hong Kong Collaborative Practice Group.

“Provided very detailed explanation of the case, actions need to be done and impacts. Each strategic move is well thought and planned to strive the most and of best interest for the client.” – Family and matrimonial

“Patricia is both on top of the details and strategically brilliant. She is fantastic in communicating with clients and advising them on how to get the best outcome in proceedings.”

English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Committee Member of the Hong Kong Family Law Association and the Hong Kong Collaborative Practice Group.

Member of the Hong Kong Family Law Association.

Member of the Law Society of Hong Kong

Master of Laws, London School of Economics and Political Science. PCLL, University of Hong Kong. Bachelor of Laws, London Metropolitan University.