Vanessa Duff > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP Offices
Suite 3418, Level 34
Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway
Hong Kong
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Vanessa Duff
Work Department
Family
Position
Partner
Career
Vanessa advises high net worth and high-profile individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals (and their spouses/partners) on all aspects of family law and issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship, to include divorce, financial arrangements, and disputes involving children. She has a particular expertise in multi-jurisdictional financial disputes and nuptial agreements.
Languages
As a native English and French speaker, Vanessa regularly conducts meetings in French.
Memberships
Family Law Association
British Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business Committee member
French Chamber of Commerce
Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
American Chamber of Commerce
American Women’s Association (AWA)
Women of Hong Kong (WOHK)
HK Accueil
L’Union des Francais a de l’Etranger Hong Kong et Macao
Education
English Law Degree, Kings College London
French Law Degree & Masters, Université Paris 1 (Sorbonne) France
Lawyer Rankings
Hong Kong > Private Client and Family
(Next Generation Partners)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.