David Ting is Head of Global Private Wealth and Family Office Practice of the firm. Under his leadership, the Global Private Wealth and Family Office Practice successfully onboarded numerous new high-net-worth clients, contributing to a significant increase in revenue within the practice, demonstrating David's effectiveness in driving growth and enhancing the firm's market presence. In 2024, his first year at Tongshang Hong Kong, the firm was shortlisted as finalist for the ALB Private Wealth Law Firm of the Year award for the first time.

David brings over a decade of experience in wealth management, family trusts, and corporate finance, having previously worked at a prominent family office. He advised on complex matters related to a prominent family's substantial wealth and assets across Greater China. He also advised a prominent rich Hong Kong family with listed companies for property development businesses across China and Southeast Asia. He represented a new rich founder in the establishment of a pre-IPO trust for asset protection, regulatory compliance with listing requirements, and pre-IPO fundraising.

David's excellent leadership is reflected in his ability to reconcile the team's diverse working styles, which included differing expectations for deliverables, billable hours, language barriers, and cultural backgrounds. He has successfully led a team of eight lawyers across Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. David emphasises open, transparent communication and effective expectation management.

David organised and led a series of specialised training seminars and workshops (internally and externally) aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of the private wealth and family office practice. He also diligently participated in courses like the Certificate in Family Office by HKU SPACE and the HKU Executive Certificate in Leadership and People Management to enhance his professional knowledge.

As Eric Chow, David's Managing Partner, comments, "David's expertise in private wealth law consistently surpasses the expectations of clients. Having closely collaborated with him over the years, I have witnessed his commitment to our clients and remarkable ability to navigate complex legal matters with practical solutions. David's personalised approach ensures that every client feels understood and valued, fostering trust and cultivating long-lasting relationships, which are particularly important among private clients."