Litigation specialist Payne Clermont Velasco specialises in civil and commercial litigation, matrimonial litigation and criminal litigation. It has a track record of representing clients in divorce proceedings in the family court of Hong Kong, defendants in criminal prosecutions, and employees and employers in employment disputes, including at Hong Kong labour tribunal proceedings. Gregory Payne and Adam Clermont are two key partners of the firm.
Client feedback
“Very professional, good communication, good advice and both junior and senior partners helped in my case.” – Dispute resolution
“Very committed and engaging. Provided very good advice throughout the litigation and settlement negotiation.” – Dispute resolution
“They are honest and care about their client. They do not provide false hope and they manage your expectations well.” – Private client
“Very professional team. They care about their clients and more ‘human’ than most other law firms that we work with.” – Private client
Gregory Payne
“He genuinely cares about the client and would go out of his way to ensure that the client is looked after. He's very hardworking and never seems to stop. He is constantly thinking and strategising. He's very good with tactics and is an intelligent individual.”
Jaerey Velasco
“Professional and able to give good advice quickly.”
“Friendly. Knowledgeable.”
“Very experienced, provided very good advice and very engaging.”
“Jaerey is one of the most pragmatic and solution-focused people that I work with. She always comes prepared to mediation with any required data and with ideas as to how to bridge gaps.”
“She is an all-round great legal practitioner. Hardworking, positive mindset. Focused on problem solving.”
“Hard-working, responsive, capable, efficient. Very good at guiding clients through the difficulties of navigating divorce and litigation process.”
“Jaerey has a very deep knowledge of family law and gives expert advice to her clients. She is always practical, and solutions oriented.”
“PCV's greatest asset is their partner, Jaerey Velasco. She is hard-working, provides sound advice and has the client's interests always at the forefront.”
