Matrimonial & Family Law lawyers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has become known as a place for ending marriages in recent years because of the booming number of divorce claims in the last decade. Many people blame the high pressure of living in this city as the catalyst for divorce, while others point to the materialistic nature of society. Regardless of the actual reason, the situation is clear, and the only real question is what people are going to do about it.

Haldanes‘ family and divorce lawyers approach to matrimonial and family law practice stresses the importance of combining a comprehensive knowledge of this specialist area with a sympathetic understanding of the needs of the client. Our law firm is home to some of the most experienced family and divorce lawyers in Hong Kong who bring their knowledge, expertise and sympathetic guiding hands to each and every case.

Our family and divorce lawyers provide a broad range of advice covering all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including advice on child custody, property division, pre-nuptial agreements, liquidation of assets, reconciliation, separation, divorce, custody, wardship and child abduction.  Particularly important in Hong Kong, with its multi-national community, is our family and divorce lawyers’ ability to provide advice to clients involved in disputes of jurisdiction.

Our family and divorce lawyers have also advised clients on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and, in particular, mediation as a means to resolve matrimonial disputes.  At Haldanes, our family and divorce lawyers see great value in providing clients with timely advice in relation to these practical, cost-effective and less confrontational methods of mediated settlement negotiations.  Our team of family and divorce lawyers will guide you in every step of the way to protect your best interest and ensure that you can take full advantage of the process. As an extension of this practice, several of our practitioners have obtained accreditation as mediators with experience in matrimonial matters.

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Awards

2022
Doyle’s Guide 2022 – Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Hong Kong (Preeminent – Elsie Liu, Recommended – Elaine Sum and Rising Star – Shirley Chan)
2021
ALB – Hong Kong Law Awards 2021 – Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year (Winner)

Doyle’s Guide 2021 – Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Hong Kong (Preeminent – Elsie Liu and Leading – Nicholas Hemens)
2020
ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2020 – “MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR (FINALIST)”

Doyle’s Guide 2020 – Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Hong Kong (Preeminent – Elsie Liu and Leading – Nicholas Hemens)
2019
ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2019 – “MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR (FINALIST)”
2018
ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2018 – “MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR (FINALIST)”
2017
ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2017 – “MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR (FINALIST)”

Lawyers Who Practice This Area

Geoffrey Booth

Partner, Solicitor Advocate

Elsie Liu

Partner

Willard Li

Partner

Elaine Sum

Partner

Shirley Chan

Associate

Asta Fan

Associate

Nicholas Hemens

Consultant