Founded in 2012, Elite Title Counsel began as a two-person practice with a simple conviction: property law services in Hong Kong should be accessible, transparent and genuinely client-focused. Too many buyers and sellers were navigating one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives without clear legal guidance, and we set out to change that.
Our founding partners, both seasoned property solicitors who had spent years at large commercial firms, recognised that many clients — particularly first-time buyers, small landlords and overseas investors — needed a firm that combined institutional-quality legal work with personal attention and straightforward communication. That insight became the cornerstone of our practice.
Over the past decade we have grown into a team of twelve legal professionals, but our philosophy has not changed. Every client, whether purchasing a studio apartment in Mong Kok or assembling a multi-lot development site in the New Territories, receives the same meticulous care and strategic thinking. We measure our success not by the volume of files we process, but by the outcomes we achieve and the relationships we build.
Today we operate from our office at 8 Arran Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, conveniently located for clients across Kowloon and easily accessible from Hong Kong Island and the New Territories via MTR.
These principles guide every engagement and every interaction at Elite Title Counsel.
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every transaction. Our clients trust us with their most valuable assets, and we honour that trust through honest advice, full disclosure and unwavering professionalism. We will always tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.
Your goals drive our strategy. We take the time to understand your personal and financial circumstances before recommending a course of action, and we keep you informed at every stage. No jargon, no surprises — just clear, practical guidance tailored to your situation.
We pursue excellence in every document we draft, every search we conduct and every negotiation we lead. Our solicitors engage in continuous professional development and stay abreast of legislative changes so that our advice reflects the current state of Hong Kong property law.
We are deeply rooted in the Mong Kok community and broader Kowloon area. We support local housing initiatives, participate in pro bono legal clinics and mentor aspiring solicitors from Hong Kong universities. We believe that access to quality property law advice should not be a privilege reserved for the few.
Our solicitors bring decades of combined experience in residential and commercial property law, litigation, and real estate finance.
Margaret has over 22 years of experience in conveyancing, property development advisory and government lease negotiations. She leads our commercial property practice and is recognised for her strategic approach to complex land transactions.
David specialises in property litigation and dispute resolution. With 20 years at the bar before co-founding the firm, he brings formidable advocacy skills to boundary disputes, adverse possession claims and landlord-tenant conflicts in the Lands Tribunal and higher courts.
Joanne manages our residential conveyancing practice and handles a high volume of sale-and-purchase transactions each year. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to guide nervous first-time buyers through the process with patience and clarity.
A brief look at the moments that have shaped our firm and our commitment to property law excellence.
Margaret Leung and David Yau open their doors at Arran Road, Mong Kok, with a focus on residential conveyancing and title searches for individual buyers and sellers across Kowloon.
Responding to growing demand, the firm expands into commercial lease drafting, shop tenancy negotiations and industrial property transactions, serving small and medium-sized businesses throughout Hong Kong.
David Yau recruits two experienced litigators to establish a dedicated property disputes practice, representing clients in the Lands Tribunal and District Court on matters ranging from co-owner partitions to specific performance actions.
The firm launches a specialist advisory service for property developers, covering site assembly, land-premium negotiations, joint-venture structuring and compliance with the Buildings Ordinance and Town Planning Ordinance.
With a growing reputation for quality and reliability, the firm welcomes its twelfth team member and surpasses 3,000 completed transactions, reinforcing its position as a leading boutique property law practice in Kowloon.