Chi Yan Ho
Associate
Chi Yan is a Hong Kong-based associate specialising in private client matters.
Associate
Chi Yan is a Hong Kong-based associate specialising in private client matters.
Languages - English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Jurisdiction - Hong Kong
Chi Yan Ho is an associate in the Employment, Pensions & Private Wealth team at Stephenson Harwood in Hong Kong. He supports a diverse range of clients not limited to HNW and UHNW individuals and families, but also professional service providers, family offices, private banks and large corporations.
He is an established advisor for clients navigating the various complexities arising out of cross-border succession planning, trust establishment and ongoing administration, international tax compliance and family governance, offering practical and effective solutions to even the most challenging circumstances.
Chi Yan joined Stephenson Harwood as a Trainee Solicitor in 2021. He completed his training contract in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from University College London and the University of Hong Kong and completed his postgraduate Certificate in Laws at the University of Hong Kong.
Providing on-site legal support for all matters relating to the trusts and fiduciary business of HSBC in Hong Kong.
Providing on-site legal support for all matters relating to the trusts and fiduciary business of HSBC in Hong Kong.
Cross Border UHNW Family – Trust Establishment
Advising on the set up of a family trust for a UHNW family with family members spread out across the world, keeping in mind tax considerations of various jurisdictions.
UHNW Family – Family Governance
Assisting a UHNW Hong Kong-based family with implementing and administering a family charter featuring distribution of family powers to the 2nd and 3rd generation, in addition to philanthropic considerations.
Wills Drafting and Probate – UHNW Individual
Assisted a Hong Kong billionaire with drafting of his global Will covering assets in multiple jurisdictions and assisting with the application for probate upon his death.
Set up and Restructure of Corporate Trust for Leading Blockchain Services Provider -
Advised on the set up and subsequent restructuring of a trust holding structure for the founders and senior employees of a leading blockchain services provider.
A Top Fortune 500 Company – Hong Kong Corporate Tax Advice
Providing comprehensive Hong Kong tax advice and building a compliance framework in respect of a number of subsidiaries of the company redomiciling into Hong Kong.
An Institutional Trustee – Defending against assessed stamp duty implications in respect of a prime office development
Acting for an institutional trustee to defend against a large stamp duty implication arising out of a prime office development as assessed by the IRD.
