Frequently asked questions

Chau & Associates offers personalized legal services in areas like Corporate Law Solutions, Wills, Probate & Trust, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Protection, Employment Law, and Family Law.

To book an initial meeting, please contact our office at Suite A, 13th Floor, Two Chinachem Plaza or calling our phone number.

Yes, we have expertise in handling international legal issues, particularly those involving cross-border transactions and international corporate law. We leverage global networks and multilingual teams to navigate multi-jurisdictional issues seamlessly.

We offer a complimentary 30-minute introductory call to assess your needs and discuss potential services. Detailed fee proposals follow once we understand the scope, complexity and jurisdictional elements of your matter.

We operate on hourly, flat-fee and hybrid arrangements—designed to align incentives and budget parameters. Corporate transactions often use fixed fees; complex litigation and arbitration are typically billed hourly, subject to cap arrangements.

Yes. We tailor AFAs (Alternative Fee Arrangements) such as success fees, blended rates, and subscription retainers for ongoing matters like corporate, compliance and IP portfolio management .

Engagement letters are typically issued within 1–3 business days after our initial discussion, subject to internal conflicts checks and client-onboarding requirements.

For high-priority matters, our “rapid-response” protocol ensures an acknowledgement within 2 hours during business days and a substantive update within 24 hours.

We enforce strict data-protection policies compliant with Hong Kong PDPO, GDPR and leading international standards. All client files are housed on encrypted, access-controlled servers; paper records are secured on-site under dual-control protocols.

Our team is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. We also engage certified translators for additional languages as needed to support global clients.

We commit a portion of our capacity to public-interest and equal-rights causes, partnering with NGOs for pro bono clinics in family law and discrimination cases.

We recruit year-round for associate, counsel and support roles. Please submit your CV and cover letter via [email protected]. Early-career and lateral candidates are welcomed.