The matrimonial and family law team at Haldanes is well-regarded for its ability to handle a broad range of complex matters, from children cases involving the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction to nuptial agreements and cross-border private wealth advisory work. Elsie Liu is at the helm; she has a wealth of experience across the full spectrum of family and matrimonial matters and is a skilled family mediator. Elaine Sum advises on nuptial agreements as well as children cases and cross-jurisdictional disputes. Anita Leung is an expert in matrimonial disputes, while Geoffrey Booth and Willard Li are also names to note; both are members of the Hong Kong Collaborative Law Practice Group.
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- 'Haldanes' matrimonial and family law practice stands out as a uniquely client-focused team that combines deep technical expertise with genuine empathy for clients navigating complex family disputes.'
- 'What makes this practice exceptional is their ability to handle multi-jurisdictional cases involving significant assets while maintaining a collaborative, non-confrontational approach when possible.'
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Practice head
Elsie Liu
Other key lawyers
Elaine Sum; Anita Leung; Geoffrey Booth; Willard Li