Karen Lai

Karen Lai is the Associate General Counsel at HSBC, specializing in Private Wealth Solutions. Prior to this role, Karen served as Senior Legal Counsel and previously worked as an associate in the private client and tax team at Withers, where they provided legal advice on trusts, estate planning, and tax issues for high net worth individuals. Karen's background includes a trainee solicitor position at Withers, where they gained experience in corporate law and contentious trusts. They hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Durham and completed the LPC with distinction at BPP Law School. Additionally, Karen has contributed to notable publications on international trust and divorce litigation.