Stephenson Harwood is well-regarded for its private wealth offering, which encompasses a broad range of contentious and non-contentious issues. The team acts for trust companies and single family office clients in a wide array of matters including disputes, tax, philanthropy and trusts as well as estates and compliance issues. Kevin Lee spearheads the practice and is notable for his expertise in both Hong Kong and Canada. His diverse practice spans both private wealth issues and corporate transactions such as tax, IP, succession planning, and wills and estate matters. Wei Kang is also qualified in both Hong Kong and Canada and has extensive experience in family trusts, tax and succession issues. Tze-wei Ng offers advice to philanthropic foundations, while STEP-qualified Ross Davidson handles the establishment and restructuring of asset-holding structures. He was made a partner in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ross Davidson is incredibly strong on UK wealth (tax and trust) and estate planning.'
‘Kevin Lee and Wei Kang are brilliant lawyers who can provide Canadian tax advice, and with them being based in Hong Kong, it also makes face-to-face meetings with clients very easy and accessible.’
'Stephenson Harwood has extensive experience in the private wealth sector, particularly in advising and designing offshore trust structures for Canadian and US residents. We have always been a trusted partner.'
'We have always worked closely with Stephenson Harwood attorney Wei Kang. His extensive experience in private wealth and Canadian tax matters, his attentive service, and reasonable fees have earned him high praise from many of our clients.'
‘The firm has a broad and deep bench of very capable associates.'
'I have found the advice thoughtful, pragmatic and helpful in thinking through changes in taxation polices of both countries.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Kevin Lee
Other key lawyers
Wei Kang; Tze-wei Ng; Ross Davidson