We are delighted to announce that Payne Clermont Velasco is named as a Leading Firm in the Legal 500 Pacific 2022 in the Private Client practice. Achieving this recognition validates our strength and market-leading position in the family and matrimonial arena.
According to Legal 500: “Independent dispute resolution boutique Payne Clermont Velasco has a notable strength in family and matrimonial law matters. The vastly experienced Gregory Payne and ‘extremely reliable’ partner Jaerey Velasco are names to note at the firm, which acts for domestic and international clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The team’s wide-ranging expertise covers all aspects of divorce, including custody claims and access to children, as well as claims for maintenance for spouse and children. In addition to being adept at resolving matters in a collaborative way, the group is skilled in representing clients in high-stakes litigation.”
“Our ranking in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide is an outstanding achievement for our firm. We are proud that we have been recommended and it demonstrates our strength in the market. We are grateful to our clients, partners, and peers for this achievement”, said Gregory Payne, Managing Partner.
Client Feedback
In one of the testimonials, our client remarked: “Payne Clermont Velasco is not just a law firm but a business and life partner, and the professionals are people whom I consult regularly on major life and business decisions because I value their honesty and judgment, and their willingness to go the extra mile for their clients.”
One of the clients noted that: “Greg Payne is one of the most experienced lawyers in the Hong Kong market, having started his career in the Colony period, and worked as a Senior Government Counsel, with contacts and contextual knowledge developed over many decades.”
About Legal 500
Legal 500 is a leading independent research and ranking firm based in the UK. It has been assessing the capabilities of law firms across 150 jurisdictions for 33 years.
