Contact Details
Tonys Lawyers
12th Floor Grand Building
15-18 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong
852
Hong Kong, China
Profile
A dedicated family law specialist from Hong Kong recognised by Doyles Guide and Asian Legal Business, Derek is known for his empathetic and solutions-focused approach. He advises on complex divorce, children arrangements, nuptial agreements and international cases involving cross-border elements.
Derek combines strong litigation skills with a commitment to alternate dispute resolution, dedicated to finding the best outcome for his clients. He is trained in mediation and is one of few specialist practitioners trained as a parenting coordinator.
Deeply involved in advancing family law, Derek currently serves as Chairman of the Hong Kong Family Law Association and lectures at the University of Hong Kong and City University Hong Kong. Additionally, Derek frequently speaks to the public on family law matters and contributes to legal publications, sharing insights on evolving family law issues.
Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Derek is also a Civil Celebrant of Marriages and enjoys creative writing.
Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Care/Public Law, Child Custody/Residence/Visitation/Contact, Child Support, Cohabitation, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence/Protection Orders, Emergency Procedures/Injunctions, Enforcement: Child Custody, Enforcement: Child Support, Enforcement: Property Division, Enforcement: Spousal Support, Finance: Capital Provision, Finance: Property Issues, Finance: Trusts, Hague Convention/Child Abduction, Mediation, Modification/Variation: Child Custody, Modification/Variation: Child Support, Modification/Variation: Property Division, Modification/Variation: Spousal Support, Parentage/Paternity, Pre-nuptial/Post-nuptial Agreements, Relocation/Removal from Jurisdiction, Same Sex Partnerships, Spousal Support/Maintenance/Alimony
