Alfred advises high net worth individuals and families, family offices and fiduciaries on a range of private wealth matters, often where there are international and multigenerational complexities.
Valued for seeing things from his client’s perspective, he seeks to exceed his clients’ expectations and prides himself on his empathy, accessibility and user-friendly ways to communicate complex issues. Described as ‘very hard working and reliable’ Legal 500 (2024), Alfred always ensures his clients based in the UK and across the world are kept fully informed and regularly updated with practical and commercial advice.
Noted as a Rising Star in The Legal 500, he is also a committee member for STEP’s Business Families Global Special Interest Group.
With a particular specialism in advising cross-border families in Asia owning multinational businesses, Alfred has family roots in Hong Kong and speaks conversational Cantonese. He has a deep, personal understanding of Asian cultures and how different generations resonate with traditional and modern ideologies, which is vital when addressing succession, wealth preservation and dynastic planning. He frequently travels to Asia showing his commitment to advising clients on these areas and more.
He has a lead role in the firm’s Private Client Immigration team, specialising in UK immigration laws most relevant to overseas private clients.