Ian Devereux > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

The ‘extremely hardworking and conscientious’ private client and family team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has rapidly built a reputation as a go-to for individuals and families seeking advice on a variety of matters, ranging from succession planning and wills, to complex trust structures and divorce. Ian Devereux leads the sizeable practice and regularly acts for ultra-high net worth individuals and international families. Lisa Wong has been described as ‘exceptionally knowledgable and supportive’, and she has significant experience in cases with an element of matrimonial law and related matters. The multi-jurisdictional capabilities of the firm are epitomised by Jeffrey Lee‘s practice, who offers significant tax planning expertise to international clients, especially regarding UK tax and investment issues. Other important members of the team include triple-qualified in New Zealand, England and Wales, and Hong Kong Silvia On, who advises on all aspects of succession planning, including acting as the protector or executor. Praised for her ‘sensible and constructive approach to resolving family disputes’, Vanessa Duff joined the team from Withers in June 2023, bringing extensive experience in cross-border financial disputes and nuptial agreements.

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and multinational corporations frequently turn to the expertise of Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s real estate team, which offers guidance related to their residential and commercial property investments, with a particular emphasis on the UK. The firm excels in international matters, with a focus on prime and super-prime London residential properties. Leading the practice is Simon Green, supported by Ian Devereux, who has been hailed by a client as ‘one of the few seasoned real estate practitioners in Hong Kong’.