Legal 500 Greater China guide recognizes Withers as leading firm in 4 practice areas

As individuals, 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 four practice areas namely private client and family; real estate; investment funds and asset finance (including aviation and shipping finance). Along with these prestigious accolades, a total of four of our lawyers have been recognised 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

‘The team at Withers is diligent, attentive to client's needs and very well-managed with Alex Chung on top of things. All advice is very mindful, and delivered in a timely manner.'

'I firmly believe that not only a lawyer needs to be proficient and up-to-date in their professional knowledge and be thorough in understanding client needs and circumstances. Alex Chung provides well-researched practical solutions to address legal situations. He communicates extremely well when providing his legal advice.'

'The Withers team in Hong Kong has excellent local expertise backed up by their international network which allows them to provide true multi jurisdictional advice.'

‘The Withers' matrimonial team has very capable associates, trainee solicitors, secretaries, and clerks who strongly support the work. The supporting secretaries and clerks are familiar with how the courts operate and the filing process. The trainees are skilled at drafting documents and can turn around work quickly. The associates at Withers excel are capable of managing cases on their own. This allows matters to progress more efficiently and saves costs for clients.'

'Withers also has a strong working relationship with the barristers who specialise in this field. This means they can easily bring in specialised counsel to work together as a team when needed.'

‘Jocelyn Tsao, the managing partner, really listens to the client's needs and is able to put together the right team to address those needs and handle the case. She is very passionate and hard-working.'

'Billy Ko and Samantha Gershon are very qualified practitioners in this sphere and are a joy to work with.'

Real estate

‘Withers have all the necessary knowledge and capabilities in preparing documentation and giving advice to deal with any particular situation, always with utmost efficiency.’

‘Withers is known as the 'go-to' law firm for the self storage industry in Asia, especially Hong Kong. They have a tremendous depth of experience and have been instrumental in creating industry standards, including contracts.’

‘Polly Chu is the person I have worked with all these years. She appears to have a vast knowledge in this field and I have been completely satisfied with the good advice she has given me all these years.’

‘Polly Chu has a good understanding of industry practices and very efficient.’

‘Polly Chu is constantly in conversation with the industry and so merges the best of business sense with her legal acumen. She is well-liked and respected in the industry.'

Investment funds 

‘Simon Wong has excellent communication skills and is very familiar with the regulations.’

‘Simon Wong is a trustworthy, diligent and caring legal counsel who sets out clear objectives and provides professional advice in business practice including private funds, hedge fund setup, structure and regulatory areas.’'

‘The firm has in-depth knowledge of regulations.'

'They have flexibility in addressing client's needs and the ability to work on "out-of-the-box" structures.’