Solicitor
Clarence is a senior lawyer with over two decades of experience in trusts, elder law, commercial litigation, estate planning, and migration law.
Proficiently tri-lingual, Clarence is a dedicated Private Client Lawyer who works closely with individuals, families, and trustees on long-term succession planning, governance, and estate-related matters. He has represented clients in both advisory and disputed matters across jurisdictions including Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, mainland China, South Korea, and Japan.
Clarence holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Social Work (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws (University of London), Diploma in Law (University of Sydney), and a Master of Laws specialising in Trusts and Equity (University of London). Most recently, Clarence completed a Master of Laws majoring in Estate Planning from the College of Law (NSW)—a two-year journey that reflects his continued commitment to delivering thoughtful and strategic legal support in the areas of asset protection, trusts, and business succession.
He is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has completed the STEP Advanced Certificate in Cross-Border Estates.
Before becoming a solicitor, Clarence worked as a research director, staff writer, and social worker—experience that informs his compassionate and people-focused approach to legal practice.
Clarence says: “For over 25 years, I have been privileged to practise law in NSW and to be trusted to provide assistance and advice to hundreds of clients and their families—mostly those who are confounded by property transactions, trust disputes and asset-protection matters. I’m now a new and younger version of myself—with a servant heart and a fresh perspective on how to provide better service.”
Outside of work, Clarence enjoys swimming, poetry, and connecting with people.
Highlights
- In 2022, represented an attorney and guardian and brought proceedings under the protective jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of NSW about a senior citizen who has dementia
- In 2019-21, acted for a Malaysian family bringing multi-million dollars restitution proceedings against an Australian company and a resident trustee in relation to cross-generation wealth transfer and trust disputes
- In 2014-16, represented a Hong Kong enterprise against Australian companies which engaged in fraudulent transactions, resulting in a resident being banned by ASIC for managing companies for a maximum of 5 years following the illegal phoenix activities and misconduct
- In 2009-2012, conducted a multi-million dollars international case about a $20 million misrepresentation claim, on behalf of a PRC company, against 2 listed companies in Hong Kong and Australia.
- Advisor
- Australia
- Commercial
- Private Client
- Wills & Probate