Chris Wong

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Chris has worked exclusively in Criminal Law for over 30 years. He is Head of the Crown Court team at Howell’s where he specialises in those cases before the Crown Court of a serious nature having over 20 years’ experience of representing clients in cases including murder, drug importation, complex fraud and proceeds of crime investigations, cultivation and supply of drugs plus high profile and involved extradition proceedings before the High Court. Chris has a large clientele who rely upon his experience and expertise and often receives referrals from professionals to assist and advise their clients. He has substantial experience of extradition proceedings and often local solicitors will refer cases to him due to his expertise. He has yet to lose an extradition case before the High Court. Chris is often described by his clients as hard working and down to earth, giving clear and understandable advice to his clients and working with them and their families to keep them informed and to obtain the best result. He began practicing law as a solicitor since the 15th November 1990, originally working in the field of Disaster Law and involved in cases such as the Zeebrugge post traumatic disorder claims, Marchioness Riverboat Disaster, Dalkon Shield litigation in the US and Clapham Rail Crash.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 148300

  • Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 35 years

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Chris has worked exclusively in Criminal Law for over 30 years. He is Head of the Crown Court team at Howell’s where he specialises in those cases before the Crown Court of a serious nature having over 20 years’ experience of representing clients in cases including murder, drug importation, complex fraud and proceeds of crime investigations, cultivation and supply of drugs plus high profile and involved extradition proceedings before the High Court. Chris has a large clientele who rely upon his experience and expertise and often receives referrals from professionals to assist and advise their clients. He has substantial experience of extradition proceedings and often local solicitors will refer cases to him due to his expertise. He has yet to lose an extradition case before the High Court. Chris is often described by his clients as hard working and down to earth, giving clear and understandable advice to his clients and working with them and their families to keep them informed and to obtain the best result. He began practicing law as a solicitor since the 15th November 1990, originally working in the field of Disaster Law and involved in cases such as the Zeebrugge post traumatic disorder claims, Marchioness Riverboat Disaster, Dalkon Shield litigation in the US and Clapham Rail Crash.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 148300

  • Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 35 years

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  • Howells LLP

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    Until February 2020

  • Howells LLP

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    Until June 2021

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

15-17 Bridge Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8NL

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Recommend solicitor 1st class!

Chris Whong represented for a criminal case, the 5 star is not only for the the result of the court hearing, but from start to finish. Chris is hands on very quick to respond on the inside or outside, and myself as the parent also going through the matter made it much easier knowing a very professional solicitor was dealing with case, A very warm welcoming helpful solicitor who puts 100 percent in his work, I have and will continue to recommend Chris to others for his hard work and once again would like to say thankyou to Chris for another well done case for my Nephew not just handling his case but supporting him through his stressful time, So much appreciated 🙏

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Excellent service

I found Mr Chris Wong to be an excellent solicitor who is very professional and great at his job. His relaxed manor made you feel at ease whilst he gained all the information from you that was required. I can’t recommend Chris enough.

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Outstanding service when it mattered most

Chris has been outstanding throughout a very sensitive and complex matter. His knowledge and experience are immediately clear, and he has an extensive understanding of the process. He explains everything in a calm, factual and straightforward way, which gave me real confidence. What stood out most was his professionalism combined with genuine support. I have a disability and suffer from anxiety, and Chris was consistently patient, understanding and reassuring at every stage. He communicated clearly, responded promptly, and always made me feel supported without ever losing focus on the facts. In a difficult situation, you could not ask for a better professional. In my view, Chris is the person to go to, and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

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The best solicitor

I can’t thank my solicitor enough for the support and professionalism they showed throughout my case. From the very beginning, they took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed at every stage, and made what was an incredibly stressful situation much more manageable. Their knowledge, attention to detail, and calm approach gave me real confidence, and I always felt that I was in safe hands. They were responsive, approachable, and genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me. I’m extremely grateful for their hard work and dedication, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of legal support.

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I was very lucky and pleased to have Mr Chris wong as a solicitor very understanding and helped me through every step of the way! Would highly recommend

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Massive thank you to Chris Wong, would highly recommend and cant thank him enough.

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Was reccomended to use howells by a close friend and they did not disapoint, specifically mr chris wong very knowledgeable and knows his way around a court room.

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Chris wong is amazing . Highly recommended ...thankyou so much for your hard work yesterday Kindest regards your a star

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Chris wong is the best u could wish for and I would highly recommend to anyone who is in this position he is unstoppable

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Chris Wong recently represented my son. The service we received was brilliant, he built up a great rapport with my son and kept me up to date with any progress, I always felt reassured after a conversation with Chris as he is very knowledgeable in the industry, it was an extremely difficult thing to go through as a parent but Chris really helped the situation and made me feel a lot more positive about everything throughout. I would highly recommend Chris as he is a very professional but down to earth individual. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to have supported us though this time and we couldn't off asked for a better outcome in such a complex case.

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Thank you very much for your positive review, we are really pleased to hear that you were happy with the service. We will pass your comments on to Chris and the team at the Sheffield Office.

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