Meet Our Experienced Litigation Team

About

Specialists in Complex Legal Matters

Our Team

Payne Velasco is home to a very able and highly experienced team of litigation specialists, each bringing their own particular area of expertise to bear for our clients.

The firm’s founder and principal, Gregory Payne, has been practising law in Hong Kong since 1993 and has represented clients in numerous high-profile cases. Gregory is supported by a talented team including Jaerey Velasco. The firm has continued to grow in recent years, with new team members constantly adding to our expertise.

  • Decades of legal practice in Hong Kong and internationally.
  • Recognised expertise in high-profile and complex litigation.
  • A growing team that continually strengthens our capabilities.

Practical, Affordable Legal Solutions That Deliver

Our Work

Our individual clients include those on modest incomes through to High Net Worth individuals, while our commercial clients include start-ups and small family businesses through to large multi-national corporations, across sectors including financial services, technology and logistics. We are open and transparent with our fees and work with our clients to create an affordable legal budget.

We regularly act for both businesses and individuals, including in matters such as:

  • Helping victims of fraud to recover their monies.
  • Resolving financial aspects of divorce (including tracing hidden assets).
  • Child custody issues (including international relocation of children).
  • Providing criminal representation for white-collar commercial crimes.
  • Cross-border civil and commercial litigation.

Award-Winning Legal Expertise

Awards recognition for Payne Velasco

DOYLE’S GUIDE 2023

  • Doyle’s Guide 2023 Leading Criminal Defence Law Firm
  • Doyle’s Guide 2023 Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Leadership Team

Our leadership team combines decades of legal experience with a strategic vision, dedicated to delivering exceptional results and providing trusted guidance to our clients.

Gregory Payne

Founder & Partner

Jaerey Velasco

Partner

Costanza Masini

Senior Associate

Lin Su

Assistant Solicitor

Michelle Philip

Assistant Solicitor

Kitty Lo

Trainee Solicitor

Katherine Guico

Trainee Solicitor

Alessandro Giuliano

Trainee Solicitor