Jointly leading the team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, Jeffrey Lee splits his time between Hong Kong and Singapore, while Kurt Rademacher works between the US and Singapore. Lee specialises in assisting non-domiciled UK clients on tax structuring issues, while Rademacher focuses on international wealth transfers. Ivan Lu is a key contact for UHNW families seeking advice on the tax aspects of immigration planning, trust structuring, and investment matters, and US tax expert Timmoney Ng often advises on passive foreign investment issues. Noted for her expertise in international tax planning and M&A, Ern Huei Lim joined the group from Macfarlanes in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team are responsive, proactive and knowledgeable. A user-friendly practice who are experts in private client matters.'
- 'The team offers a unique and professional edge when benchmarked with their colleagues and peers in the market.'
- 'They are well known for their private wealth services for US/UK clients.'
- 'Ivan Lu and Timmoney Ng are both great and trusted individuals in the US private client space.'
- 'Ivan Lu – speaks Mandarin well and explains complicated concepts in a concise and easy to understand manner.'
- 'Ivan Lu is excellent with US tax matters.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ivan Lu
Practice head
Jeffrey Lee; Kurt Rademacher
Other key lawyers
Ivan Lu; Timmoney Ng; Ern Huei Lim