The private client team at Zhong Lun Law Firm is well-versed in a wide array of related business and personal matters, including asset acquisitions, personal tax issues, divorce, trusts and succession planning. Practice head Clifford Ng’s diverse practice encompasses investments, trusts, tax and asset protection matters for both shareholders of listed companies and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Chloe Leung offers advice on philanthropy, asset protection, estate planning and related contentious issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Zhong Lun's private client team is top of the class. They are known for handling the most complex trusts and tax matters, including complex cross-border estate, trust and tax fights.’
  • 'Clifford Ng has an excellent reputation in grasping the situation and guiding clients through complex issues with innovative solutions.'
  • 'Chloe Leung is an exceptionally dedicated and trustworthy lawyer who is amazing at troubleshooting and providing holistic solutions. She really cares for her clients. Definitely an outstanding private wealth adviser and an absolute joy to work with.’
  • ‘What sets Chloe Leung apart is her ability to balance legal precision with deep understanding of family dynamics. She was able to spot potential conflicts in succession plans that others miss, and find solutions that protect both assets and relationships.’

  • ‘The trust team of Zhong Lun is top-notch and professional. They are knowledgeable and experienced.’

  • ‘Chloe Leung is hands-on and diligent. She is also pragmatic in her approach and is always capable of providing solutions.’

Work highlights

Acting as family office and personal counsel to a private real estate developer with assets over USD8 billion on cross-border trusts, tax, wealth management, family, immigration, disclosure and compliance, litigation, loan financing and M&A matters.
Advising a China billionaire entrepreneur on trusts, tax, family, estate planning, securities regulatory and compliance and asset protection matters.

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners

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Practice head

Clifford Ng

Other key lawyers

Chloe Leung