Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s practice leverages the firm’s growing presence in South East Asia and its connections with the London office to handle the full spectrum of mandates involving succession planning, divorce, and advising on trusts. The group is strong on private capital matters which lie at the intersection of personal, family and business. Practice head Ian Devereux counts ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families as key clients. ’Constructive and sensible family lawyer‘ Vanessa Duff often handles matters arising as a result of relationship breakdown and nuptial agreements, while Kristie Wong has ample expertise in contentious family matters. Lisa Wong is a key figure within the team. Silvia On counts ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families as key clients. Jeffrey Lee who splits his time between Hong Kong and Singapore, is another key name to note.
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‘Efficient, decisive. Always have their client's best interests at the forefront and able to tackle difficult or complex litigation with competence.’
‘Vanessa Duff is excellent. Very experienced and well attuned to client's needs. Strategic and always on top of the case. Kristie Wong is hard working, efficient, extremely responsive and able to predict the course of a litigation, which she uses to her client's advantage.’
‘Wonderful experience with people who have profound expertise and knowledge in their domain. Very humane, genuine and engaged on all levels. Easy to interact, easy to seek advice and professional for the demanded paperwork.’
‘Engaged, caring, quick to respond and advise. Capable of quickly finding the extra support from the outside.’
‘Very knowledgeable and hands on.'
‘Vanessa Duff possesses very strong legal knowledge and tactics. Hands-on and knowledgeable about cases specifics.'
'Vanessa Duff is a partner to watch. She is developing a good reputation as being a constructive and sensible family lawyer who can see the big picture and does not get side-tracked by irrelevant disputes.'
'There is a deep pool of talent in their family practice team. All partners and associates are very experienced.'
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Practice head
Ian Devereux; Jeffrey Lee
Other key lawyers
Vanessa Duff; Kristie Wong; Silvia On; Lisa Wong