As inpiduals, families and businesses navigate emerging challenges across Asia, our commitment to providing essential support for our clients remains steadfast.
Our role in supporting success has earned us the recognition as a leading firm in the Greater China region by Legal 500 in five practice areas namely:
- dispute resolution (litigation)
- fintech and financial services regulatory
- investment funds
- real estate
- private client and family
Along with these prestigious accolades, a total of four of our lawyers have been recognized for their excellence in their respective market-leading practices.
We are truly honoured to receive these accolades, made possible by the thoughtful feedback from our clients and business partners.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us. We look forward to continuing our journey together as your trusted legal partner in the years to come.
Testimonials
Private client and family
‘What truly sets this practice apart is the remarkable calibre of its attorneys and support staff. The entire team operates with professionalism, precision, and deep expertise in the complex world of estate law. ’
‘The firm upholds its reputation as one of the leading law firms worldwide, by building strong teams of outstanding lawyers and delivering excellent legal services and advice.’
‘Withers' family team is supported by excellent staff and highly capable associates who can independently manage cases at a partner level. As a firm, Withers is undoubtedly the best option in the industry.’
‘Jocelyn Tsao is highly attentive to each case and genuinely cares about the client’s interests.'
‘Alex Chung stands out for his rare blend of legal expertise and genuine care. He takes the time to listen, explain, and tailor solutions to our unique needs.’
'Vanessa Ng delivers impressive work with precision and distinction; she is a rising star in this field.'
Real estate
‘The service provided to me by the team in the last 12 months was lease documentation of one of my properties. Only the partner-in-charge and one of her assistants were involved, and the fact that the assignment was completed very smoothly and within a very short period of time only confirms the competency of the team.’
‘Withers is the go-to firm for our industrial real estate users, the CEOs and C-level teams of self storage operators in Hong Kong. In addition, it coordinates any connections needed with regional partners at the firm for our members across the region.’
Investment funds
‘Top Funds team - excellent service and commercial.'
'Simon is flexible in term of billing and has good knowledge about our needs and willing to suggest/provide alternative solution when issues arose.'
‘Simon Wong is professional and very responsive, consistently delivers strategic solutions and provides same-day responses to urgent matters and set clear timelines for deliverables, ensuring clients were never left waiting.’
‘Simon Wong is very professional and quick for ideas.’
Fintech and financial services regulatory
'The team's lawyers are quick to understand client needs and address them pragmatically and efficiently, providing effective legal solutions.'
'Simon Wong is highly responsive and consistently exceeds expectations on deliverables. Simon provides highly commercial advice and is a voice that I can always count on. If I ever need financial services or regulatory advice in Hong Kong, he would definitely be my first go-to lawyer.'
'Simon Wong is efficient, pragmatic, flexible, and responsible. His background in financial law, experience in the financial industry, and international perspective enables him to quickly understand clients' business needs and transaction structures.'
'Simon Wong provides comprehensive legal solutions encompassing financial market practices, regulatory dynamics, and legal practices.'
Dispute resolution: litigation
‘The Withers team I have worked with is an excellent team who has tremendous strength in cross-border disputes and international arbitration.'
‘The team has been an excellent one to work with and
are very plugged in to the current trends in the market.'
‘Joseph Chu is good at strategic planning in dispute resolution. He has a good rapport with clients as well as with leading counsel. He also has sound judgement on the merits of an argument.'
'Joseph Chu is also a really strong partner to work
with.’
'Alex Ye is an outstanding solicitor who communicates well with clients and is solid in his legal analysis. His deep understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of a case is what makes him stand out from other solicitors.'
‘Alex Ye was an excellent Counsel and thoroughly deserved his recent promotion to partner.'