Withers' practice is split into two sub-practices; a private client and tax team, and a family and matrimonial team, which routinely act for high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices. The group displays extensive estate planning, private client, and tax expertise. Katie Graves co-heads the team alongside Jocelyn Tsao. Alex Chung specialises in cross-border probate matters as well as major trust deed matters. On the family law side, Billy Ko is noted for his longstanding expertise in divorce and separation, marriage agreements, and child custody matters.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Withers is diligent, attentive to client's needs and very well-managed with Alex Chung on top of things. All advice is very mindful, and delivered in a timely manner.'
- 'I firmly believe that not only a lawyer needs to be proficient and up-to-date in their professional knowledge and be thorough in understanding client needs and circumstances. Alex Chung provides well-researched practical solutions to address legal situations. He communicates extremely well when providing his legal advice.'
- 'Vanessa Ng is a rising star.’
‘The Withers' matrimonial team has very capable associates, trainee solicitors, secretaries, and clerks who strongly support the work. The supporting secretaries and clerks are familiar with how the courts operate and the filing process. The trainees are skilled at drafting documents and can turn around work quickly. The associates at Withers excel are capable of managing cases on their own. This allows matters to progress more efficiently and saves costs for clients.'
- Withers also has a strong working relationship with the barristers who specialise in this field. This means they can easily bring in specialised counsel to work together as a team when needed.'
‘Jocelyn Tsao, the managing partner, really listens to the client's needs and is able to put together the right team to address those needs and handle the case. She is very passionate and hard-working.'
'Billy Ko and Samantha Gershon are very qualified practitioners in this sphere and are a joy to work with.'
'The Withers team in Hong Kong has excellent local expertise backed up by their international network which allows them to provide true multi jurisdictional advice.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katie Graves, Jocelyn Tsao