The high-net-worth practice at Ascendant LLP, based in Glendale, offers a holistic approach to trust and estate strategies, income and transfer tax planning, family office structures, charitable planning, and wealth preservation. The team is noted for its cross-border capabilities, with particular experience supporting clients with assets or bases across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the US. Practice head Aaron Yen ‘is truly unique and international’, drawing on experience as a litigator.
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- 'I work with Aaron Yen and his team. Aaron is prompt, thorough, and accurate.'
- 'Aaron Yen is truly unique and international, knowing very well different cultures and legal issues of Asian countries, and is very patient with his clients. Most of attorneys focus on their own practice only, but Aaron goes beyond that.'
- 'The lead tax partner Alexander Lee responds quickly and resourceful in tax planning.'
- 'Alexander Lee is a great tax attorney.'
- 'Aaron Yen is great with clients.'
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Aaron Yen
Other key lawyers
Alexander Lee; Yuri Choe