Zhong Lun Law Firm has a broad private client practice which handles the full range of private wealth matters, including estate administration. Indeed senior associate Henry Fung has a corporate law background which enables him to assist private clients with corporate mandates. Co-managing partner Clifford Ng oversees the team, and stands out for his work on matters involving trusts and business succession. Chloe Leung, who is described as ‘knowledgeable and diligent’, maintains a varied practice which covers cross border estate planning, and trusts and divorce, among other areas.
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‘Zhong Lun’s private client team is top of the class. They offer an extensive range of private client services and are particularly known for handling complicated issues and providing holistic solutions.’
‘Clifford Ng is a well-known market leader in the private client industry. He is one of the few who can think out of the box and provide innovative yet practical solutions to my clients.'
- 'Chloe Leung has advised my clients on matters involving a bundle of complex issues including cross border estate planning, trusts and divorce. She is very knowledgeable and diligent.'
‘The private wealth team is not only capable on private wealth matters, but also has a very good understanding of corporate laws which go hand in hand with their core practice.’
‘Chloe Leung is the rising star in the firm. She is diligent, approachable and knowledgeable.’
‘Their private client team can help navigate clients through complex issues involving conflicts of laws in different jurisdictions.’
‘Clifford Ng is able to grasp the situation and guide clients very quickly and directly. Chloe Leung is always on top of things and provides thorough and creative advice. An exceptionally strong team in the private client industry.’
‘A very strong private client practice. They are good at not only the private client work but also the corporate and commercial work.’
Work highlights
- Acting for a private real estate developer's family office and personal counsel to a private real estate developer on cross-border trusts, tax, wealth management, family, immigration, disclosure and compliance, litigation, loan financing and M&A matters.
- Advising a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur on trusts, tax, family, estate planning, securities regulatory and compliance and asset protection matters.
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Practice head
Clifford Ng
Other key lawyers
Henry Fung; Chloe Leung; Jessica Kwok; Frederick Hui