Athena Liu

About the Author

Athena Liu is a distinguished legal scholar and educator specializing in family law within the unique framework of Hong Kong's legal system. With a career spanning over two decades, she has dedicated herself to demystifying the intricacies of family law for practitioners, students, and policymakers in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Her work bridges traditional legal principles with contemporary societal challenges, offering clear insights into marriage, divorce, child custody, and inheritance matters under the Basic Law. As a professor at a leading Hong Kong university, Liu has influenced generations of lawyers through her rigorous research and accessible teaching. Her seminal publication, Family Law for the Hong Kong Sar (Hku Press Law Series), remains a cornerstone text for understanding the evolving landscape of family rights in this dynamic jurisdiction.