Our Team
Charmaine YIM
Founder & Principal
Charmaine Yim established the firm after more than 15 years of practice in Hong Kong. She is a seasoned lawyer with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, restructuring, and commercial litigation. Charmaine is known for her ability to combine technical precision with practical solutions, guiding clients through complex transactions and disputes with clarity. Her leadership reflects the firm’s philosophy: clients come first, problems are solved, and solutions are delivered with precision.
What sets Charmaine apart is her dedication to making the law accessible. Beyond her professional practice, she has served as a legal advisor to industry associations and volunteered her expertise for charitable organizations. This balance of rigorous commercial expertise and community engagement defines her leadership style and the culture of the firm — pragmatic, client-focused, and committed to solutions that empower rather than obstruct.
Edwin CHOI
Consultant
Edwin Choi comes from one of Hong Kong’s pre-eminent law firms, where he gained a strong foundation. His practice focuses on family office, cryptocurrency and fintech matters, and arbitration, combining technical knowledge with innovative thinking.
Beyond legal work, Edwin is an active public speaker and coach, frequently delivering talks to financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies, as well as professional bodies including the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). He has also contributed to academia as a lecturer at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), sharing his insights with students and professionals alike. Edwin’s ability to bridge technical expertise with accessible communication makes him a trusted advisor for clients navigating both traditional and emerging areas of law.
JIANG Wohong 江沃鸿
Registered Foreign Lawyer
Jiang Wohong is a qualified PRC lawyer based in Guangzhou and registered as a foreign lawyer in Hong Kong. His practice emphasizes cross-border reciprocal enforcement of judgments and awards, ensuring clients benefit from seamless legal strategies across Mainland China and Hong Kong. Jiang’s dual qualification allows him to bridge jurisdictions, offering integrated solutions in disputes and transactions that span both legal systems.
Equally important, Jiang is conversant in both Mandarin and Cantonese, making him especially welcoming to clients in the Hong Kong local community. His ability to communicate without barriers ensures that clients feel understood and supported, whether they come from Mainland China or Hong Kong. This linguistic and cultural fluency enhances trust and accessibility, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to client-first service.
Tennie WONG
Paralegal
Tennie Wong is a highly experienced team player in the legal field. Educated at Westminster and admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong and England & Wales, bringing an international perspective to her practice. With years of experience across jurisdictions, she has developed a strong foundation in litigation, with particular expertise in matrimonial and family law.
Tennie advises clients on divorce, custody, and family-related disputes, combining technical skill with empathy and pragmatism. Her dual qualification allows her to approach matters with a broader outlook, offering clients solutions that are both legally sound and culturally sensitive. Known for her approachable style, Tennie helps clients navigate some of life’s most challenging circumstances with clarity, professionalism, and genuine care.
Together, the team reflects the firm’s philosophy: precision, solutions, and thinking beyond ordinary boundaries. Each team player contributes unique strengths.
Our team culture is vibrant, collaborative, work-smart, and balanced. We believe that a healthy work-life balance fosters creativity, resilience, and stronger client service. This culture makes us dynamic and approachable, ensuring that our clients receive advice and service delivered with clarity, energy, and genuine care.
Above all, we deliver our services with warmth. This is where our true value lies. We do not compete merely on price — instead, we focus on building trust, offering accessible communication, and providing solutions that empower clients. It is this combination of precision, creativity, and warmth that sets Charmaine Yim Lawyers apart.
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