Cantonese-Speaking Lawyers in London
Yes, you can instruct a London law firm in Cantonese. At Duan & Duan UK LLP, advice and meetings are available in Cantonese, English and Mandarin, and Chinese-language documents are handled in-house.
Who speaks Cantonese at the firm
- Jackson Ng MCIArb, Partner & Barrister, works in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He acts in cryptocurrency fraud and asset recovery, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 matters, UK–China commercial disputes and enforcement, commercial arbitration, and cross-border family wealth and TOLATA disputes. He is authorised to conduct litigation as well as to appear as an advocate, so clients deal with one lawyer from first instruction through to enforcement.
- Letti Tsang, Paralegal, is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
- Xiaolei Wang, Paralegal, is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Duan & Duan UK LLP is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is a member of the Duan & Duan international network, whose member firms have offices in mainland China, Hong Kong and elsewhere.
Matters we handle for clients connected with Hong Kong
Enforcing Hong Kong judgments in England - A final Hong Kong SAR money judgment cannot be registered in England; it is enforced by a claim on the judgment as a debt, usually with summary judgment. See Can a Hong Kong court judgment be enforced in England?
Commercial disputes and arbitration - Dispute resolution in the English courts, and commercial arbitration for clients including Hong Kong holding structures, with advice on the choice of arbitral institution (such as HKIAC) and seat.
Fraud, asset recovery and frozen accounts - Cryptocurrency fraud and asset recovery, including freezing orders where assets or evidence sit in England, mainland China or Hong Kong, and Proceeds of Crime Act matters, including Account Freezing Orders involving cross-border transfers from Hong Kong.
Family and property - Divorce and financial settlements and TOLATA family property disputes, including where a deposit or business interest came from family in Hong Kong.
Immigration - Personal immigration, including visas, settlement and British citizenship, and appeals and judicial review of refused applications.
How to contact us
Tell us you would like to speak in Cantonese, and we will arrange for a Cantonese-speaking member of the team to respond.
Telephone: +44 20 3036 0264
Email: office@duanduanuk.com
WhatsApp: Message us on WhatsApp
WeChat: DuanDuanUKLLP
Address: 2nd Floor East, Goldsmith Building, Middle Temple, London EC4Y 7BL
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Other Practice Areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Criminal Defence
- Immigration
- Commercial
- Employment
- Reputation Management & Defamation
- Family & Divorce
- Pro Bono
- Arbitration
- Children's Law Advice
- Cohabitation & Unmarried Families
- Commercial Contracts
- Consumer Contracts
- Corporate Immigration
- Corporate Reputation
- Cryptocurrency Fraud & Asset Recovery
- Data Protection & Compliance
- Defamation, Harassment & Blackmail
- Divorce & Financial Settlement
- Employment Contracts & Agreements
- Contracts, Policies & Benefits
- Employment Disputes & Litigation
- Food Safety & Hygiene Prosecutions
- Hires, Redundancies & Terminations
- Immigration Appeals & Judicial Review
- Joint Ventures & Collaborations
- Online Reputation Management
- Personal Immigration
- Proceeds of Crime
- Public Law, Judicial Review & Claims Against Public Bodies
- Settlement Agreements
- Share Purchase Agreements
- Shareholders' Agreements
- TOLATA & Family Property Disputes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I speak to a lawyer in Cantonese in London?
Yes. At Duan & Duan UK LLP in Middle Temple, London, partner and barrister Jackson Ng MCIArb advises clients directly in Cantonese, as well as in English and Mandarin. Paralegals Letti Tsang and Xiaolei Wang are also fluent in Cantonese.
Can a Hong Kong court judgment be enforced in England?
A final Hong Kong SAR judgment for a sum of money can be enforced in England and Wales, but not by registration. The creditor brings a claim in the English court on the judgment as a debt, usually with an application for summary judgment.
What matters does Duan & Duan UK LLP handle for clients connected with Hong Kong?
Enforcing Hong Kong SAR judgments in England, commercial disputes and arbitration, cryptocurrency fraud and asset recovery, frozen bank accounts under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, divorce and family property disputes involving family money from Hong Kong, and UK immigration.
Can Chinese-language documents be reviewed without a separate translator?
Yes. Chinese-language evidence and documents are handled in-house by the firm's bilingual team, so they can be reviewed and discussed with you directly.
How do I contact a Cantonese-speaking lawyer at the firm?
Telephone +44 20 3036 0264, email office@duanduanuk.com, message us on WhatsApp or WeChat (DuanDuanUKLLP), or use the enquiry form on our contact page. Tell us you would like to speak in Cantonese. A conflict check is carried out before we accept any engagement.