About Us
Chen Jie Solicitors is located in the heart of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. Our services extend to other cities across Scotland. Our lawyers have extensive professional knowledge and experience, as well as fluency in both Chinese and English. We specialize in handling legal matters related to the Chinese community. We understand the unique needs and cultural background of the Chinese community, allowing us to provide customized legal services to our clients.
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Jade Smitheram
Director
Jade Smitheram is one of the few Chinese solicitors certified by the Law Society of Scotland. She is deeply passionate about serving the Chinese community and is committed to providing professional legal services to them. With many years of legal experience in Scotland, she covers a broad range of areas, including immigration law, criminal law, and civil litigation. Particularly, she excels in real estate transactions and business property transfers, demonstrating rich experience and professional knowledge in these fields.
Areas of Expertise:
• Immigration Law: Jade is experienced in handling various types of immigration affairs, including visa applications, residency applications, and immigration case representation. She provides comprehensive immigration law support for her clients.
• Criminal Law: With a profound understanding of the Scottish criminal legal system, Jade provides high-quality criminal defense services for her Chinese clients and ensures their rights are fully protected.
• Civil Litigation: Jade is familiar with the civil litigation procedures in Scotland and adept at dealing with various civil disputes, providing efficient solutions for the parties involved.
Specialties:
• Property Transactions: In the field of real estate transactions, Jade has rich experience, offering clients full guidance, ensuring smooth transactions, and assisting in resolving potential issues.
• Business Property Transfers: For business property transfers and leasing matters, Jade offers unique insights, providing comprehensive legal consulting to assist clients in making wise decisions.
• Anti-Money Laundering: Regarding legal issues related to Chinese funds Jade is well-versed in Scottish laws and regulations, specializing in handling anti-money laundering affairs and providing clients with comprehensive compliant advice.
Jade firmly believes that every case is unique. Therefore, she adheres to the principle of personalized service, formulating customized solutions based on the specific situations of her clients and providing practical advice to meet their needs and interests to the greatest extent possible. No matter what legal issue you are facing, Jade is committed to providing you with professional and reliable legal assistance.
Tessa Tang
Director
Tessa Tang is a legal professional with a strong academic foundation and extensive practical experience in Scots law. After completing her undergraduate studies in the UK, she further pursued a Scots law degree and a postgraduate qualification in professional legal practice, establishing a solid understanding of legal principles and procedures.
Since qualifying as a solicitor, Tessa has accumulated broad practical experience, advising on a variety of legal matters including property transactions, commercial work, and immigration cases. She is recognised for her meticulous work ethic, strong analytical skills, and ability to address complex legal issues with clarity and precision.
Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, Tessa is skilled in supporting clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She focuses on clear communication and practical legal solutions, ensuring clients receive high-quality and tailored legal services.
With her solid legal knowledge, practical experience, and excellent communication skills, Tessa is a trusted and valued member of the team, playing an important role in delivering professional legal support to clients.
Joshua Hashem
Trainee Solicitor
Joshua Hashem is a trainee solicitor with a strong academic background and practical experience across a range of legal matters. He graduated with an LLB from the University of Strathclyde before completing an LLM in International Commercial Law with Distinction at the University of Glasgow. He subsequently completed the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow, further developing the practical legal skills and professional knowledge required for practice as a solicitor in Scotland.
Before commencing his traineeship, Joshua gained legal experience in both Scotland and Australia. His previous work included construction disputes and adjudication matters, where he analysed contractual provisions, prepared adjudication claims and reviewed complex project documentation. He has also developed experience across property transactions, commercial matters, and immigration work, including legal drafting, legal research, client meetings and case preparation.
With experience across different areas of practice and legal systems, Joshua brings a broad perspective to his work as a trainee solicitor. He is committed to providing clear, practical and professional legal support to clients while continuing to develop his experience across the firm’s areas of practice.
