Charles Russell Speechlys LLP fields market-leading international private client and family teams. The firm boasts both private wealth planning and family law capabilities and is particularly noted for its expertise across financial disputes, cross-border family issues, nuptial agreements and child matters. Jeffrey Lee specialises in trusts and tax planning matters, catering to international clients, in particular non-UK domiciled persons moving to the UK. He leads the private client practice alongside Silvia On. On handles succession planning issues, including trust structures, family governance issues and will drafting on behalf of ultra-high net worth individuals and families. Ian Devereux is another key contact for ultra-high net worth individuals seeking advice on planning issues. Family co-head Lisa Wong focuses her practice on matrimonial law matters, while fellow co-head Vanessa Duff undertakes financial disputes, pre and postnuptial agreements as well as cases relating to children. Kristie Wong and Ian Yeung are also names to note.
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Kristie Wong
Ian Yeung
Practice head
Jeffrey Lee; Silvia On; Lisa Wong; Vanessa Duff
Other key lawyers
Ian Devereux; Kristie Wong; Ian Yeung