Haldanes 2026 Promotion Announcement: Shirley Chan and Jacky Tsai Promoted to Senior Associates
Haldanes is delighted to announce the promotion of Shirley Chan and Jacky Tsai to Senior Associates, effective 1 August 2026. These promotions, followed by those earlier in February 2026 for our Senior Associates, Florence Yan and Christina Ma, reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to recognising talent and professional excellence, celebrating both lawyers’ dedication, high-standard performance, and the deep trust they have built with our clients.
Shirley Chan – Matrimonial Law
Shirley’s practice spans all aspects of matrimonial law, including separation, nuptial agreements, childcare arrangements, child relocation, asset division and settlement, which involve multi-jurisdictional assets, hedge funds, trusts and corporate structures. She has been named by the Doyle’s Guide as a ‘Family Law Rising Star’ for 5 consecutive years since 2022, representing sustained excellence and rapid professional growth. Shirley is distinguished for her solution-based advice and navigating complex disputes with poise and tenacity.
Jacky Tsai – Commercial Litigation
Jacky has been closely involved in handling complex commercial litigation and is rapidly developing a strong speciality in this field. He brings extensive experience to a wide range of other contentious matters, including contractual and shareholders’ disputes, tort and negligence claims, fraud and asset recovery, and arbitrations. Known for his approachable manner and effective communication, Jacky excels at guiding clients through the often-challenging process of complicated disputes. He works closely with his clients to react quickly to changing circumstances, providing realistic, business-like, and practical advice tailored to their needs.
About Haldanes’ Matrimonial & Family Law practice
Haldanes is widely known as a pre-eminent leader in Matrimonial & Family Law by top legal directories and publications, including Asian Legal Business, Benchmark Litigation, Chambers and Partners, China Business Law Journal, Doyle’s Guide, and Legal 500. Our practice excels in navigating intricate, high-stakes matters—from sensitive international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention to complex asset structures, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and private wealth advisory mandates. Fully supported by our firm’s other specialist teams to provide end-to-end legal solutions across global jurisdictions, our team is also highly sought after beyond the courtroom; we are frequently invited to speak at Greater Bay Area and other China-based events, and remain deeply committed to community service, regularly conducting free divorce law workshops in partnership with the Hong Kong Federation of Women’s Centres.
About Haldanes’ Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice
Haldanes’ Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution team handles a wide range of civil disputes with a focus on complex commercial disputes and multi-jurisdictional litigation. We are recently recognised in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Rankings 2026 and also the Doyle’s Guide 2026 for “Estates and Succession Planning” and “Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution”, officially listed on the joint panel between the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) here for the category of “Commercial Litigation & Cross-border Dispute Resolution”; connecting Chinese enterprises with Hong Kong’s legal services sector (DoJ release; HKTDC release).
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