Qualified in Hong Kong and Canada, Kevin advises clients in respect of both jurisdictions. Kevin acts as counsel for major corporations headquartered in Hong Kong, China, the USA, Canada, Japan and other jurisdictions. He advises on the registration, corporate tax, intellectual property, employment and immigration aspects of doing business in Hong Kong as well as on cross-border transactions. Kevin also represents numerous high net worth clients from around the world on diverse matters including succession planning, family trust, tax advisory and compliance, wills and estate, asset preservation, family business succession and governance, private equity investments and philanthropy.
Aside from representing trust settlors and beneficiaries, Kevin also advises trust companies on Hong Kong registration, licensing and regulatory compliance issues.
Kevin is also recognised by leading publications for his private wealth achievements, including winning the "Lifetime Achievement" award by WealthBriefing Asia Greater China 2020, "Pan Asia Leading Individual - Advisor" award by WealthBriefing Asia 2021, and "Outstanding Contribution to Wealth Management" award by WealthBriefing Asia 2022. He has also been named the "Private Client Lawyer of the Year" by Asia Legal Awards 2021 and consistently listed as a member of the Private Client Global Elite by Legal Week.
Kevin co-authored the Hong Kong Q&A chapter for the 2019 edition of the Practical Law Private Client Global Guide. He is also appointed as Publication and Newsletter Editor of the Private Client Tax Committee by the International Bar Association in 2023.
Kevin is fluent in English, and also communicates well in Mandarin and Cantonese.
"Kevin Lee is a well-respected trust advisor. He takes a 360 degree view of matters which is important when dealing with private clients."
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022