Every review below comes from a verified client engagement. Names are used with permission; some details have been generalised for confidentiality.
We were first-time buyers and had no idea what to expect from the conveyancing process. Joanne walked us through every step, explained the stamp duty calculations clearly and flagged a potential encumbrance issue that the estate agent had not mentioned. Thanks to her diligence, we avoided what could have been a very costly mistake. The entire purchase completed on schedule and within the quoted fee. Highly recommended for anyone navigating Hong Kong property law for the first time.
I engaged Elite Title Counsel to handle the sale of a commercial unit in Kwun Tong. The buyer's solicitor was demanding and the transaction hit several complications relating to an outstanding building order. David and his team managed the situation expertly, liaised with the Buildings Department on my behalf and negotiated a fair apportionment of the reinstatement costs. The matter settled without going to court, saving me significant time and legal expenses. Their property law knowledge is second to none.
As an overseas investor purchasing multiple residential units in Hong Kong, I needed a firm that could handle complex cross-border structuring and communicate fluently in English. Margaret and her team were outstanding — they coordinated with my bank in Singapore, managed the Land Registry filings and ensured every contract was watertight. The fixed-fee arrangement meant no billing surprises. I have since referred three colleagues to the firm and all have had equally positive experiences.
I had a long-running dispute with my landlord over excessive reinstatement charges at the end of a five-year commercial lease. After months of fruitless back-and-forth, I instructed Elite Title Counsel. They reviewed the lease, identified several clauses that the landlord was misinterpreting, and drafted a detailed legal response that led to a negotiated settlement within six weeks. The only reason I am not giving five stars is that I wish I had found them sooner — it would have saved me months of stress.
My elderly parents wanted to transfer their flat to me and my sister as a gift. We were worried about the legal complexity and the tax implications. Joanne explained the process in plain language, handled all the documentation and ensured the transfer was registered correctly. She even helped us understand the implications for future stamp duty if either of us were to purchase another property. A genuinely caring and professional service that I would recommend to any family dealing with property succession matters.
Our company acquired a mixed-use building in Yau Ma Tei for redevelopment. The transaction involved negotiating with multiple existing tenants, securing vacant possession, and applying for a lease modification with the Lands Department. Elite Title Counsel managed the entire legal workstream over fourteen months. Their attention to detail was remarkable, and their strategic advice on the land-premium negotiation saved us a substantial sum. A truly exceptional property law team.
A closer look at how our property law expertise has delivered real results for clients in complex situations.
A family had been occupying a small parcel of land adjacent to their village house in the New Territories for over two decades. When they decided to formalise their ownership, they discovered that the registered owner — a company that had long since ceased operations — still held legal title. Our litigation team filed an adverse possession claim in the Court of First Instance, gathered extensive evidence of continuous and exclusive occupation, and successfully obtained a court order vesting title in our clients.
The case required careful navigation of the Limitation Ordinance (Cap. 347) and the Land Registration Ordinance. We worked closely with a surveyor to prepare accurate boundary plans and coordinated with the Land Registry to ensure the new memorial was properly recorded. The family now holds clear, registered title to the land they have called home for a generation.
A retail tenant in a prime Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre faced a rent increase of over 60% following a contractual rent review. The landlord relied on a market-rent valuation that our client believed was significantly inflated. We engaged an independent surveyor, obtained comparable rental evidence from recent lettings in the district and presented a detailed counter-valuation to the landlord.
When initial negotiations stalled, we commenced proceedings in the Lands Tribunal. Before the hearing, we facilitated a mediation session that resulted in a revised rent increase of just 18% — saving our client several million Hong Kong dollars over the remaining lease term. The case demonstrated the importance of having specialist property law representation when significant sums are at stake in commercial tenancy disputes.
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