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Ian Devereux

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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Hong Kong

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Private Client and Family

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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+852 2531 3400
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Position

Consultant

Career

Ian specialises in private client work, assisting individuals and families in Hong Kong across different generations on a variety of issues ranging from wills and probates to complex trust structures to achieve family governance, succession and estate planning objectives.

Ian also advises extensively on real estate work, including acting for developers, investors, landlords and tenants in commercial, industrial and residential developments. He has experience in all property-related transactions, including advising on acquisitions and dispositions of property (residential, commercial and industrial) in Hong Kong, acting for both listed and private companies in joint developments, acquisitions, sales by way of tender, public auction and private treaty, financing arrangements and leases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lisa Wong is a top professional and always willing to help.’

    ‘They are perhaps the leading private equity advisory firm in Hong Kong. They have assembled a talented team of established lawyers recruited from several of the leading matrimonial firms in Hong Kong.’

    ‘Clients at this level demand the best in terms of advice, aggressive and persistent representation, and engagement of adjunct professionals, including barristers, of the highest quality. CRS meets all these demands. Vanessa Duff and Lisa Wong are pre-eminent in their field.’

    ‘The team's international contacts and connections are a huge bonus for many of the clients with disputes over international borders.’

    ‘Quick turnaround with attention to multiple details and looking at the matter from the best interest of the client, very collaborative and understanding of the different views and provides well-structured guidance. The individuals driving are excellent and professional.’

    ‘CRS has a team of compassionate attorneys with a personalised approach. The firm delivers outstanding results. Their integrity, expertise, and dedication makes them stand apart from other firms.’

    ‘Jeffrey Lee and his team are personable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.’

    ‘Vanessa Duff demonstrates profound expertise in her field, providing prompt and clear answers to my queries while explaining complex concepts in an easily understandable manner.'