Haldanes Family Law Team Strengthens Expertise Through In-House CPD Session Led by Elsie Liu
Haldanes is committed to continuous professional development, ensuring our lawyers stay at the forefront of family law practice in Hong Kong. We were delighted to host an internal CPD session recently, led by Elsie Liu, Head of our Matrimonial & Family Law department.
Session Overview
The CPD session, titled “Ancillary Relief and Family Mediation in Hong Kong”, provided the team with practical insights into key areas of family law that frequently arise in matrimonial proceedings. Elsie covered the following essential topics:
- Ancillary Relief Proceedings and Financial Disclosure
- Ancillary Relief Orders for Spouse and Children of the Family
- Factors Considered by the Court in Making Financial Orders
- Introduction to Family Mediation Proceedings
About Elsie
With over 30 years of experience in matrimonial and family law, Elsie has been ranked on Chambers and Partners for 10+ years and recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Partner, as well as having been ranked on the Doyle’s Guide for consecutively eight years as a Leading Family Law Mediator.
She specialises in high-net-worth divorces and provides expert advice to both local and expatriate clients, and has been actively promoting cross-border conversations with relevant bodies in the Greater Bay Area of the mainland China.
With a strong network with barristers in Hong Kong and London, international family law firms, child psychologists, forensic accountants, and other specialists — resources she is able to regularly draw upon expert advice to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
About our Matrimonial & Family Law practice
Haldanes is widely recognised as a preeminent leader in Family and Matrimonial 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 high-net-worth disputes involving multinational asset structures, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements and private wealth advisory mandates. Representing clients spanning Hong Kong, mainland China, North America, Europe, and South America, we are fully supported by our firm’s other specialist teams with the aim of providing end-to-end legal solutions for every client’s unique journey.
Further reading
- Haldanes wins Client Choice award: Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2026
- Haldanes honoured with two awards from the China Business Law Journal
- Haldanes Recognised in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026 Rankings and shortlisted for the Asia-Pacific Awards
- Child Custody and Access in Hong Kong
- 12 Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce and Family Law
