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.

On 1 April 2019, delegates from Hainan Lawyers Association paid a friendly visit to Stevenson, Wong & Co. (“SW”) and met with partners Mr. Willy Cheng, Ms. Heidi Chui, Ms. Milly Hung and senior associate Mr. Samson Wong. SW partner Mr. Willy Cheng gave an introduction of SW’s history and services and then delegates and SW personnel engaged in an in-depth exchange of views so as to develop further co-operation.

From left to right: Mr. Wu, deputy secretary of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Justice of Hainan Province, SW partner Mr. Willy Cheng, President of Hainan Lawyers Association Mr. Xiaohui Zhang and Mr. Ares Lee, Vice Director, Research of China Legal Service (H.K.) Ltd.

Please contact our partner Mr. Willy Cheng for more enquiries about this event. 

On 31 March 2019, our Partner Ms. Heidi Chui and colleagues participated in the 13th “旭茉JESSICA Run” organized by 《旭茉JESSICA》, a magazine of our client South China Group, and “JESSICA Charitable Foundation” at the Peak.

As part of our corporate social responsibility programme, we are committed to making a positive social impact to give back to the community. Stevenson, Wong & Co. fully supported this meaningful charity run event and participated in the 3.5KM Corporate Team Challenge.

Please contact our Ms. Heidi Chui heidichui.office@sw-hk.com for any enquiries or further information about this update.

On 30 March 2019, the football teams of Stevenson, Wong & Co. and AllBright’s Shenzhen Office held a joint-team training session in Shenzhen, in preparation for the 4th AllBright Law Offices Football Tournament which will take place in Qingdao later this year.

Shenzhen Water Group’s football team were invited to play a friendly game, the teams were evenly matched during an intense two-hour long period.

Shenzhen AllBright hosted a dinner for both teams where friendships were further strengthened.

Please contact Mr. Stephen Wong for any enquiries or further information.

On 29 March 2019, Stevenson, Wong & Co. (“SW”) partners Mr. Willy Cheng, Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Heidi Chui, senior associate Mr. Gordon Tsang, paralegal Mr. Harold Gan and senior administrative officer Ms. Susan Lo visited AllBright’s Beijing Office. Our partners Mr. Willy Cheng, Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Heidi Chui and senior associate Mr. Gordon Tsang gave an introduction of SW’s services and exchanged ideas with the audience so as to develop further co-operation in different practice areas.

Please contact Mr. Willy Cheng, Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Heidi Chui or Mr. Gordon Tsang for further information.

On 28 March 2019, Stevenson, Wong & Co. (“SW”) partners Mr. Willy Cheng, Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Heidi Chui, senior associate Mr. Gordon Tsang, paralegal Mr. Harold Gan and senior administrative officer Ms. Susan Lo visited AllBright’s Tianjin Office. Our partners Mr. Willy Cheng, Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Heidi Chui and senior associate Mr. Gordon Tsang gave an introduction of SW’s services and exchanged ideas with the audience so as to develop further co-operation in different practice areas.

Please contact Mr. Willy Cheng, Ms. Catherine Por, Ms. Heidi Chui or Mr. Gordon Tsang for further information.