In the newly published edition of Chambers Asia Pacific 2019, the Family Practice of Stevenson, Wong & Co. has been recognized as “Band 3 Law Firm” and our partner Ms. Catherine Por has been recognized as “Band 2 Lawyer” in the category of “Family/Matrimonial (International Firms). In addition, the Family Practice has been selected as the winner of “Family – Law Firm of the Year – Hong Kong” in Lawyer Monthly and “Family Mediation Law Firm of the Year in Hong Kong 2019” in 2019 Corporate INTL Global Awards.

Catherine heads the Family Law Practice 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 also provided legal opinions on Hong Kong Family Law. Catherine is an Accredited General and Family Mediator, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is a Notary Public and Civil Celebrant of Marriages.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. has one of the leading family law practices in Hong Kong. The practice has grown and become a significant part of a developing Private Client department which uniquely also provides 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 also deal with cases with international and PRC elements, whether they relate to children or finances.

Please contact Ms. Catherine Por for any enquiries or further information.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. is delighted to be listed by Asian Legal Business in their 2018 Asia’s Top 50 Largest Law Firms. This ranking is based on size and number of lawyers and since 1978, we have been delivering effective legal solutions to our clients. We maintain and advance our status in the legal field by looking ahead for different opportunities and continuously enhancing our quality of services to ensure our clients’ needs are fulfilled. Our business has been evolving through expansion, new partnerships and development of our business networks and our aim is to continue to excel and meet new challenges in the coming years.

AllBright Law Offices was ranked fourth among all Asian law firms. AllBright has always been recognized as one of the top law firms in China and our strategic association with AllBright has increased our flexibility to meet the changing needs of our clients and expanded our geographical presence in China.

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Please contact Mr. Willy Cheng, Mr. Hank Lo or Ms. Catherine Por for any enquiries or further information.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. is delighted to announce that our Partner Ms. Heidi Chui has been appointed by the Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as a Chairman of the Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings) with effect from 1 December 2018 for a term of three years.

The Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) (“the Appeal Tribunal”) is a tribunal constituted under section 48 of the Ordinance for the purpose of hearing and determining an appeal.

Ms. Heidi Chui is an Arbitrator, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (U.K.) and Accredited General Mediator with both the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Law Society of Hong Kong. She is also a member of the Arbitration Committee of The Law Society of Hong Kong and a China Appointed Attesting Officer. She has been appointed as an Expert on the professional Committee on Real Estate Arbitration of China Academy of Arbitration Law, a Practising Solicitor Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel and a member of Disciplinary Panel A of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Lay Assessor of the Medical Council of Hong Kong, Panel Adviser to the Film Censorship Authority and Adjudicator of the Immigration Tribunal.

Please contact Ms. Heidi Chui for any enquiries or further information.

Stevenson, Wong & Co. Partner Ms. Heidi Chui has been appointed by the Medical Council of Hong Kong, on the nomination of the Council of the Law Society of Hong Kong, to be a Lay Assessor with effect from 3 October 2018 for a term of three years.

Lay Assessor is appointed under section 20BB of the Medical Registration Ordinance. Assessors may be appointed as members of the Preliminary Investigation Committee, the Inquiry Panel and/or the Health Committee of the Council.

Ms. Heidi Chui is an Arbitrator (on the panel list of the Law Society of Hong Kong), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (U.K.) and an Accredited General Mediator with both the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Law Society of Hong Kong. She is also a member of the Arbitration Committee of The Law Society of Hong Kong and a China Appointed Attesting Officer. She has been appointed as an Expert on the professional Committee on Real Estate Arbitration of China Academy of Arbitration Law, a Practising Solicitor Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel and a member of Disciplinary Panel A of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Please contact Ms. Heidi Chui for any enquiries or further information.

We are delighted to announce that Stevenson, Wong & Co. has been recognized as “Best Full-Service Law Firm – Greater China” and “Recognised Leaders at Banking & Finance Law – Greater China” at the APAC Insider 2018 Legal Awards. Each award nominee is carefully examined, with the judging panel taking into account their performance over the past 12 months to ensure that only the most deserving firms are handed one of the trophies.

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Please contact Mr. Willy Cheng for any enquiries or further information.
 

Stevenson, Wong & Co. is delighted to announce that our Partner Ms. Heidi Chui has been appointed by The Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as an adjudicator of the Immigration Tribunal with effect from 1 October 2018 for a term of two years.

The Immigration Tribunal was established in 1980 under the Immigration Ordinance, Cap. 115, to deal with appeals lodged under the Immigration Ordinance.

Ms. Heidi Chui is an Arbitrator (on the panel list of the Law Society of Hong Kong), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (U.K.) and an Accredited General Mediator with both the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Law Society of Hong Kong. She is also a member of the Arbitration Committee of The Law Society of Hong Kong and a China Appointed Attesting Officer. She has been appointed as an Expert on the professional Committee on Real Estate Arbitration of China Academy of Arbitration Law, a Practising Solicitor Member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel and a member of Disciplinary Panel A of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Please contact Ms. Heidi Chui for any enquiries or further information.