William Chan

William Chan is an experienced solicitor and international notary with over 40 years of practice spanning civil, commercial, criminal, family, and immigration law. He is particularly recognised for handling complex matters involving commercial contracts and criminal litigation, often with cross-jurisdictional dimensions connected to Australia, Hong Kong, mainland China, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

His broader expertise includes property transactions, international notarial services, probate, and corporate structuring. William serves both individual and business clients with precision, professionalism, and strong cultural fluency.

He is admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the High Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of England, and is a Barrister of the High Court of Hong Kong. In addition, he is an International Notary Public and a Fellow of CPA Australia. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, William brings nuanced legal and cultural insight to matters requiring multilingual and cross-border coordination. His Sydney-based firm serves a diverse client base, with a long-standing commitment to the Chinese-Australian community.

William has a well-established record of courtroom advocacy, having represented clients in a broad range of forums including the High Court of Australia, Supreme Court, Family Court, District Court, and Local Court. He has appeared in both trial and appellate matters across civil and criminal jurisdictions.

He has also been entrusted with high-sensitivity legal work by governments, institutions, and prominent community organisations.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of New South Wales, as well as a Master of Laws (Commercial & Criminal) from the same institution. His professional contributions extend to legal education, media commentary, and advisory roles in legal training programs affiliated with the Law Society of NSW.

A recipient of the NSW Premier’s Community Service Award, William continues to serve as legal adviser to multiple professional and cultural organisations. His office, located in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown, is conveniently positioned to support clients requiring legal, court, or government-related services.