Stevenson, Wong & Co. (“SW”) is delighted to announce the winning of 4 awards – a testament to the excellence and territory wide recognition of our Private Client Department.
SW has been awarded “Family Mediation Law Firm of the Year in Hong Kong” in 2019 Global Law Experts Annual Awards. It honours those who have been successful over the past 12 months and who have shown excellence not only in expertise but in service.
We have again been recognized for our success and dedication in the legal industry by being awarded “Family Law Firm of the Year – Hong Kong” in Finance Monthly Legal Awards 2019 and ACQ5 Law Awards 2019.
SW Partner Ms. Catherine Por has been selected by Lawyer Monthly as the recipient of “Women in Law Awards 2019” in recognition of her outstanding legal expertise in and contribution to Family Law. The Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards celebrate and highlight the achievements of women in the legal profession across the globe. It recognizes the excellence and outstanding achievements of individuals over the past twelve months.
Catherine Por heads the Private Client Department in the firm. She specializes in all aspects of family law disputes, and has extensive experience in complex financial claims, intervener proceedings, financial claims under Part IIA of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Chapter 192), Child Abduction cases, relocation of children cases, claims under the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Chapter 13), custody cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, contentious and non-contentious trust cases, contentious estate matters, cross border issues and enforcement proceedings. She has provided on several occasions legal opinions on Hong Kong Family Law. Catherine is also an Accredited General and Family Mediator, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is a Notary Public and Civil Celebrant of Marriages.
SW has one of the leading private client practices in Hong Kong with over 40 years of experience. The practice has grown significantly in recent years which uniquely also deals with wealth protection and succession planning, estates and trusts, Committee work, wealth and asset management, all under one roof. Our teams are dedicated and aim to provide effective and practical solutions and support to people going through changes in their family circumstances. We have expertise in dealing with all aspects of contentious and non-contentious family matters. We deal with cases with an international element, whether they relate to children or finances. We also regularly help clients with PRC issues.
Please contact Ms. Catherine Por for any enquiries or further information.