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CONSULTANTSindy Wong

Sindy is a consultant of RKS specializing in both family law and private client matters.

Sindy has been advising high and ultra-high net worth individuals/families for over a decade, both in the legal industry and in the trust / wealth planning segment of a global bank as a family governance specialist.  She is vastly experienced in all aspects of family matters, including family governance, trusts, divorce, nuptial agreements, forum disputes, financial matters, children, adoption, and surrogacy.   Sindy serves private clients’ life needs with her all-rounded experience on contentious and non-contentious matters.

For non-contentious matters, Sindy works closely with prominent families on succession planning for the tangibles (e.g., family wealth) and intangibles (e.g., family’s shared values and principles) to help perpetuate family legacies and further their philanthropic purposes.  This involves: –

  1. setting up bespoke trusts / PTC structures, often involving family governance and family offices,
  2. developing family constitutions, and
  3. assisting with ongoing implementation.

For contentious matters, Sindy was involved in a number of landmark family cases in HK.  Her language skills have also led to numerous cases involving cross border HK/PRC disputes which often involve complex issues relating to third party interests, trusts, corporate and jurisdictional issues.

Sindy is keen to use all dispute resolution avenues including mediation.  

She is a TEP and a HK qualified collaborative practitioner.  She has been recognized as a Rising Leader of the Private Client Global Elite Directory (2023)

Education

The University of Hong Kong, LLB, PCLL

The University of British Columbia, BSc

Language – Cantonese, English & Mandarin

Education

The University of Hong Kong, LLB, PCLL

The University of British Columbia, BSc

Language – Cantonese, English & Mandarin

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LitigationFamily Related Cases

  • SPH v SA (formerly known as SA) – (forum, nuptial agreements) [2014] 3 HKLRD 497 – acted for the wife in the landmark case in the Court of Final Appeal which confirmed that the guidelines relating to Nuptial Agreements in Radmacher v Granatino should be followed in HK, and also confirmed the law in relation to forum
  • JAH nee S v VH [2013] HKFLR 664 – acted for the wife in a leading Court of Appeal case opposing the grant of Decree Absolute, also dealt with financial prejudice and breach of undertakings
  • WGL v ASB (Child maintenance under the GMO) [2013] HKFLR 391 – involved with advising a high net worth and high profile individual in the High Court in respect of maintenance for and access to a child born out of wedlock, over several jurisdictions
  • LS v AD [2012] HKFLR 376 – involved with an important Family Court case dealing with cross border issues between HK and PRC
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Wealth Planning

  • advised on trust establishment
  • advised on establishing legal structures (e.g., trusts, companies, or family offices) to integrate family governance features and processes
  • advised on developing family governance frameworks and family constitutions
  • advised on general family governance issues arising from ongoing implementation
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Talk sessions / Speeches

Financial Issues on Divorce
CPI lecture in Hong Kong
24 July 2015, LexOmnibus
涉港婚姻家事案件法律實務
Shenzhen Lawyers Association
Panelist, 15 May 2015

Professional Publications

離婚夫婦的出路(下):私人審裁的好處
TOPick news of Hong Kong Economic Times, 31 May 2016
離婚夫婦的出路(上):私人審裁
TOPick news of Hong Kong Economic Times, 30 May 2016
Family Law Update: 2015 Review and 2016 Forecast
Hong Kong Lawyer, 1 Mar 2016
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Upholds Landmark Forum Case Involving Nuptial Agreements
Hong Kong Lawyer, July 2014
Legal Eye: Beware the Cross-Border Minefield of Prenuptial Agreements
South China Morning Post, 25 Mar 2014
“Thank you Sindy for your excellent services! You have been nothing but professional and supporting, which were exactly what I needed to go through such emotional and distressing time of my life. You gave me sound and pragmatic advice, and you were never shy to let me know when I was being unreasonable or unrealistic. I am grateful to have you as my lawyer as you are passionate about your work and truly care about your clients. I value the relationship with you!”
Entrepreneur         
“Never thought I would make friends with my family lawyer! You are honest, professional and reliable, and you handled my divorce with a personal touch, which gave me the assurance that I was in good hands. I have and will continue to recommend you to all who might need similar assistance.”
–Entrepreneur        
“Sindy has accomplished terrific results and it has been a great joy working with her. She is always attentive to details and produces high quality work. She is a people person, and has built strong relationships with clients, external parties and colleagues. She is a real delight, and she brings positivity and enthusiasm to people around her. It is sad for me to see her go, yet I am excited for her next adventure and no doubt she will achieve great things!”
Banker
“Sindy has been a very valuable member of the team, who helped my family in developing a bespoke succession plan with governance solution to suit our needs and circumstances. Thank you for your contributions in the past years and I wish you the very best in your future endeavours!”
Entrepreneur

“Thank you Sindy for your excellent services! You have been nothing but professional and supporting, which were exactly what I needed to go through such emotional and distressing time of my life. You gave me sound and pragmatic advice, and you were never shy to let me know when I was being unreasonable or unrealistic. I am grateful to have you as my lawyer as you are passionate about your work and truly care about your clients. I value the relationship with you!”

Entrepreneur         

“Never thought I would make friends with my family lawyer! You are honest, professional and reliable, and you handled my divorce with a personal touch, which gave me the assurance that I was in good hands. I have and will continue to recommend you to all who might need similar assistance.”

Entrepreneur      

“Sindy has accomplished terrific results and it has been a great joy working with her. She is always attentive to details and produces high quality work. She is a people person, and has built strong relationships with clients, external parties and colleagues. She is a real delight, and she brings positivity and enthusiasm to people around her. It is sad for me to see her go, yet I am excited for her next adventure and no doubt she will achieve great things”

Banker

“Sindy has been a very valuable member of the team, who helped my family in developing a bespoke succession plan with governance solution to suit our needs and circumstances. Thank you for your contributions in the past years and I wish you the very best in your future endeavours!”

Entrepreneur