Solicitors & Advocates · Hong Kong
Whitford & Crane is a full-service law firm advising families, founders and established enterprises. We bring clarity to complex matters — and candour to every conversation we have.
ⓘ Information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Nothing on this page is a promise of any particular outcome — every matter is assessed on its own facts.
The Firm
Founded in Hong Kong, Whitford & Crane was built on a simple observation: clients do not need more legal jargon. They need a firm that explains the options, prices them honestly, and stands beside them with genuine resolve.
Our solicitors work across corporate, contentious and private-client matters, so the advice you receive considers the whole picture — not just one corner of it. Where a matter calls for specialist counsel, we brief the right barristers and experts without hesitation, and we manage the process end to end.
Practice Areas
Each practice group is led by a senior solicitor and supported by a dedicated team. Descriptions below are general only — please ask us how the law applies to your specific situation.
From incorporation to exit, we advise companies at every stage of their lifecycle — with contracts that actually reflect the deal.
We pursue commercial outcomes with rigour — through negotiation, mediation or arbitration first, and the courtroom when it is genuinely necessary.
Your ideas are your edge. We protect brands, creative works and proprietary technology — and act decisively when they are copied.
Sensitive matters handled with discretion and empathy — from matrimonial arrangements to the plans that protect the next generation.
Property is the largest commitment most people ever make. We keep the paperwork precise, the timelines honest and the disputes short.
For employers and senior executives alike — practical advice on the relationships, obligations and compliance that keep business moving.
How We Work
You will always know where your matter stands, what happens next, and what it is likely to cost. We pursue your objectives at every stage — and we are honest about what no firm can promise.
Tell us what has happened and what matters to you. A first conversation of up to thirty minutes is free, confidential and without obligation.
We map the options, the costs and the risks in plain language — so you commit to a course of action with your eyes open.
Most matters are best resolved away from a courtroom. We negotiate firmly, commercially and without theatre.
When a hearing is unavoidable we prepare meticulously. Outcomes always depend on the facts and the tribunal — we give you our best effort, never a guarantee.
Our Commitments
Advice in plain language, confirmed in writing when it matters. If you do not understand it, we have not finished our job.
The unvarnished view on your prospects, costs and risks — including when the best advice is not to proceed at all.
Deadlines met, documents checked twice, and no surprises on the bill. Preparation is the quiet half of advocacy.
Your affairs are held in confidence as a matter of professional duty and personal principle. What you tell us stays with us.
Our Team
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Founding PartnerPlaceholder bio. Advises founders and boards on corporate structuring, investment rounds and governance, and chairs the firm's corporate practice.
Managing PartnerPlaceholder bio. A commercial litigator focused on contractual disputes and arbitration, known for resolving matters before they reach a hearing room.
Senior AssociatePlaceholder bio. Manages trademark portfolios and licensing programmes for regional brands, with a focus on enforcement and online takedowns.
AssociatePlaceholder bio. Supports conveyancing, leasing and construction matters, keeping transactions precise, scheduled and calm under pressure.
Common Questions
Yes. We offer up to thirty minutes of initial consultation at no charge and with no obligation to instruct us. It is a chance for you to describe your situation and for us to explain, in outline, how we would approach it and what it might cost.
It depends on the matter. Some work suits a fixed fee (for example, a straightforward will or lease), while complex or contested matters are usually billed by time. Before we begin any work you will receive a written estimate and an explanation of how fees and disbursements accrue.
Timelines vary considerably depending on the nature of the matter, the other parties involved and, in litigation, the court's calendar. After an initial review we will give you a realistic expected timeframe, and we will update you at every stage rather than leaving you to chase us.
You will always have a named lead solicitor who knows your file and answers your calls. They are supported by associates and assistants working under their supervision, so your matter proceeds efficiently without losing personal attention.
Yes. Information you share with us is protected by legal professional privilege and by our professional obligations. There are narrow exceptions required by law — for example, certain money-laundering reporting duties — and we will always explain these to you where relevant.
No. Everything on this website is general information about our firm and the areas in which we practise. It is not legal advice, and no solicitor–client relationship is created by reading it or by contacting us. Please seek specific advice tailored to your facts before acting or refraining from acting on anything you have read here.
Free Initial Consultation
Describe your situation in your own words. We will listen, ask the right questions, and give you an honest first read on your options — without jargon, without pressure, and without charge.
Submitting this form does not create a solicitor–client relationship. We never promise a particular outcome: results always depend on the facts of each matter, and every case is assessed on its own merits.
Contact
Call, message or visit. If it is urgent, say so — urgent matters are always prioritised.
18/F, One Central Plaza, 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 18:00 HKT · By appointment
One Central Plaza
15 Queen's Road Central
Hong Kong