Haldanes Secures Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 China rankings
Haldanes is delighted to announce that our Matrimonial & Family Law practice has secured a prestigious Band 1 ranking in the newly released Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2026 guide for China (Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (International Firms)). Highlighting our strong momentum this year, Practice Head Elsie Liu maintains her distinguished Band 1 individual ranking, while Partners Elaine Sum and Anita Leung have both risen in the individual practitioner rankings to Band 2 and Band 3 respectively, following exceptional market feedback.
About the Chambers High Net Worth guide
The Chambers High Net Worth guide highlights top-tier private wealth management practitioners and legal specialists globally, delivering definitive market insights and editorial reviews on the premier professional advisors trusted by affluent families and individuals. The Chambers research team conducts extensive independent evaluations across more than 55 countries, spanning every key private wealth market across six continents. This top-tier recognition reinforces our position as a premier legal advisor to private clients and family offices, marking a multi-year streak of excellence for the firm and its partners since 2024. The complete results can be viewed on the official Chambers and Partners website here.
About our ranked lawyers
The practice is spearheaded by Elsie Liu, a celebrated leader and an accredited Family Mediator who regularly guides clients through high-conflict, international asset divisions and sensitive disputes, while advising on government policy. Partner Elaine Sum, recently named a Benchmark Litigation 2026 Litigation Star, leverages her background in banking and her fluency in six languages to seamlessly navigate complex matrimonial disputes involving elaborate corporate structures and trusts. Partner Anita Leung brings over 15 years of family law expertise, specialising in highly contentious children disputes, complex trial litigation, and matrimonial proceedings across jurisdictions such as California, Toronto, the UK, and the PRC.
About our Matrimonial & Family Law practice
Haldanes is widely recognised 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.
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